Vice President of Information Security, ThoughtSpot
AI-driven business intelligence
Job no longer available
AI-driven business intelligence
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
ThoughtSpot's mission is to empower anyone with the ability to ask data questions, get answers, and find insights, whether in the boardroom, back office, or online.
Role
Who you are
- This role requires a dynamic individual with strong leadership, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of cybersecurity best practices
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA) are a plus
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role within cybersecurity, preferably in a technology-focused organization
- In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, technologies, and regulations
- Strong track record of designing and implementing effective security strategies and programs
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience managing and leading diverse security teams
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure
- Collaborative and results-driven approach to leadership
- Familiarity with cloud security, network security, application security, and endpoint security best practices
What the job involves
- We are seeking an accomplished and strategic VP of Information Security to lead our comprehensive security program at ThoughtSpot
- The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of all security-related initiatives to protect our assets, customers, employees, and partners
- Develop and implement a forward-thinking security strategy aligned with ThoughtSpot's business objectives and industry best practices
- Identify, assess, and prioritize security risks, and develop strategies to mitigate potential threats to the organization
- Lead efforts to protect sensitive data, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and industry standards (e.g., SOC2, ISO 27001)
- Oversee the design and implementation of security measures for our cloud-based infrastructure and on-premises solutions
- Manage the incident response plan to address and mitigate security incidents promptly and efficiently
- Establish and maintain a culture of security awareness and education among employees, promoting a strong security-first mindset
- Manage vulnerability assessment and remediation processes to identify and address potential security weaknesses
- Ensure ThoughtSpot's compliance with relevant security and privacy regulations and certifications
- Define and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures across the organization
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors to conduct security audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with security controls
- Build and lead a high-performing security team, providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities
- Evaluate and manage security risks associated with third-party vendors and partners
- Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies, adapting security strategies as needed
Our take
Data analysis can be a slow and difficult process. ThoughtSpot solves this problem by leveraging the power of natural language searching.
Founded by a team of ex-Googlers, ThoughtSpot has been uniquely well-placed to apply the benefits of search and artificial intelligence to data analytics. Its technology promises faster and more accurate data analysis, which has proven broadly popular among enterprises. The company now boasts the likes of T-Mobile, BT, Nasdaq, and Hulu as customers.
ThoughtSpot is valued at over $4 Billion, making it a dominant player in the business intelligence market. The company’s impressive financial backing and strategic acquisitions will allow it to grow further in the years ahead, despite stiff competition from the likes of Tableau.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Nov 2021
$100m
SERIES F
Aug 2019
$248m
SERIES E
Total funding: $643.7m
Company benefits
- Commuter Pass
- Work from home opportunities
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Disability benefits
- Life and Accidental Death Disbursement
- Professional Development Allowance
- Wellness and Assistance Program
- Unlimited Vacation
Company HQ
Sunnyvale West, Sunnyvale, CA
Leadership
Ajeet Singh
(Executive Chairman)Co-founded Nutanix prior to ThoughtSpot, an enterprise cloud company with the largest IPO of 2016. Also held senior business and technical roles at Oracle at Aster Data.
Amit Prakash
(CTO)Earned a PhD in Computer Engineering from the University of Texas. Founding Engineer of Bing at Microsoft and held senior positions at Google's Adsense.
Sudheesh Nair
(CEO, not founder)Was President of Nutanix. Prior to this, worked for multiple startups including XIV (an IBM Company), ONStor, Zambeel.
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