Director of Application & Product Security, ID.me
Office located in Mountain View, CA
Digital identity verification platform
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Digital identity verification platform
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
Office located in Mountain View, CA
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To make the world a more trusted place by delivering the highest level of security with the least amount of friction at the lowest possible cost.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in application and product security leadership
- Proven expertise in secure software development, security testing, risk assessment, and threat modeling
- Strong understanding of application architectures, cloud environments, CI/CD pipelines, and security testing tools
- Demonstrated success in managing and mentoring security teams, with a focus on career development and team alignment
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive security initiatives across the organization
- Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, OSCP) are a plus
- Developing secure, high-quality products with a focus on proactive risk management
- Leading in a high-growth environment and fostering a security-by-design mindset
- Collaboration and continuous improvement in security practices
What the job involves
- ID.me seeks a Director of Application & Product Security to lead a comprehensive, organization-wide approach to application security
- This strategic role involves integrating security throughout the product lifecycle, driving technical risk management, overseeing personnel development, and managing the application security budget
- As a key stakeholder, you will work closely with Product and Engineering to align security goals with business priorities, fostering a proactive security culture that enhances ID
- Me’s commitment to application and product security
- Develop and implement a comprehensive application security strategy that integrates security across the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) and aligns with business goals
- Serve as a key stakeholder in product roadmap prioritization, collaborating with Product Management and Engineering to embed security into product development
- Lead the implementation of threat modeling, risk assessment, and application security testing frameworks to support proactive risk management and early vulnerability identification
- Balance internal security testing with external assessments, including regular penetration tests and a robust bug bounty program, ensuring comprehensive risk coverage
- Build strong relationships across teams, partnering with engineering to optimize security processes, streamline time-to-market, and ensure alignment with long-term goals
- Manage and mentor the application security team, fostering a high-performance culture, developing technical skills, and promoting career growth
- Establish and manage the application security budget in collaboration with the CISO, focusing on efficient resource allocation for tools, headcount, and professional development
- Act as a senior advisor to leadership on application security risk, program performance, and strategic goals
- Continuously assess new security technologies and trends, driving innovation to enhance ID.me’s security posture and application resilience
Our take
ID.me is a digital identity verification platform that simplifies how individuals prove and share their identity online. From identity proofing, authentication, and group affiliation verification the company’s services are highly scalable, as organizations across all sectors benefit from the type of technology provided by ID.me.
While there are a number of identity verification platforms in the space, ID.me has secured a considerable market share. It's formed partnerships with 31 states, multiple federal agencies, and over 500 name-brand retailers, resulting in over 100 million users - and over 70,000 individuals joining every day.
The company has raised significant funding over the years. While the intended use for new capital has yet to be specified, ID has been focusing efforts on improved customer experiences, operational enhancements, and product updates in order to maintain its competitive edge.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 14 rounds)
Apr 2023
$132m
SERIES D
Mar 2021
$100m
SERIES C
Total funding: $287.4m
Company benefits
- Company-Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for You and Your Family
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401K With Employer Matching
- Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
- Employee Equity Incentive Plan
- Remote Opportunities
- Multiple Lounge Areas and Game Room
- Numerous Mental Health Resources
Company values
- Make something better every day
- Inspire people with your passion
- Treat each customer like your favorite family member
- Own your mistakes so you can learn from them
- Details are everything
- Communicate like a scientist
- Don't be a jerk
- Always compete
- Be truthful (even when it's hard)
- Ask questions like a five-year-old
Company HQ
Tysons, VA
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Leadership
Blake Hall
(CEO)Current Advisor at several companies, including AgentHero and Boomtown!. Former Army Officer in the U.S. Army.
Tanel Suurhans
(CTO)They have also served as the company's EVP of Technology in conjunction with being CTO. Former Software Engineer at PerfectLine and AS Delfi.
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