Director of Security, Harry's
+ Equity
2+ days a week in office
Men's grooming brand
Job no longer available
Men's grooming brand
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
+ Equity
2+ days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To offer high quality shave, body, hair, and skin care products at an exceptional value.
Role
Who you are
- Proven experience (at least 5 years) in a leadership role in the security space, with a track record of successfully implementing security programs, strategies and solutions in a complex business environment
- In-depth knowledge of network security architecture and protocols, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and encryption protocols and/or cloud infrastructure security
- Expertise in conducting security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management, with a strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies
- Proven experience in managing incident response, including handling security incidents, performing forensic analysis, and implementing remediation strategies
- Thorough understanding of regulatory compliance requirements such as GDPR, NIST, and ISO 27001, with a demonstrated track record of ensuring compliance in previous roles
- Experience in cloud security, including knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and a solid understanding of cloud security best practices
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- A proactive and strategic mindset, with a demonstrated ability to stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies to proactively mitigate risks and enhance the company's security posture
What the job involves
- The Director of Security will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing all aspects of our company's security program
- The successful candidate will play a crucial role in safeguarding our organization against physical and cyber threats, ensuring the integrity of our operations, and maintaining a safe environment for our employees and customers
- Develop and implement a comprehensive security strategy that aligns with the company's goals and objectives
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of two (Infrastructure Security Engineer & Corporate IT Security Engineer)
- Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to establish and maintain robust information security protocols, including data protection, risk assessments, and incident response
- Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices
- Continuously assess and analyze security risks, emerging threats, and vulnerabilities to proactively mitigate potential issues
- Promote security awareness and training programs for all employees to enhance their understanding of security best practices
- Manage relationships with security service providers, contractors, and technology vendors to ensure the effectiveness of security solutions
- Develop and manage the security department budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions that meet security objectives
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including privacy and data protection requirements
- Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer of Harry’s Inc
- Leading a team of 2 security engineers (Cloud and IT)
- Partnering closely with VP of IT & Enterprise Systems and Senior Manager of Engineering, SRE
Our take
Harry's shot onto the scene in 2012 with the simple idea of great razors at fair prices. And at a time when buying blades felt like taking out a small loan, Harry's built a direct-to-consumer brand that made men's shaving feel modern and affordable. So, what started as an online upstart quickly grew into a serious player, landinow on the shelves of major retailers and one of the best known names in men's grooming.
The road hasn't been entirely smooth as in 2020, a planned billion-dollar sales to Edgewell Personal Care (the owner of brands like Schnik) was blocked by the Federal Trade Commission on competition grounds. At the time, this looks like a major setback, however, it have Harry's the room to keep building on its own terms. Instead of folding into a legacy giant, the company doubled down on growth, raised fresh capital and continued to expand its reach in retail and product lines.
Now, the company isn't just a small startup taking on the razor establishment. It has broadened its grooming range well beyond blade, built a loyal customer base, and proved it can compete both online and in-store. What began as a challenger brand has evolved into a mainstay of the men's personal care aisle.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Feb 2018
$112m
SERIES D
Jul 2015
$75.6m
SERIES C
Total funding: $474.6m
Company HQ
Hudson Square, New York, NY
Leadership
Andy Katz-Mayfield
(Co-Founder)Andy is also the co-founder of Mammoth Brands where he has served as the Co-CEO since 2012.
Jeffrey Raider
(Co-Founder)Jeffrey co-founded Mammoth Brands alongside Andy where he serves as the Co-CEO. He is also the co-founder of Warby Parker.
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