Manager of Security Operations, Posit
$157.5-207.9k
Plus annual profit-sharing bonus
Open-source tools for data science
Job no longer available
Open-source tools for data science
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
$157.5-207.9k
Plus annual profit-sharing bonus
201-500 employees
Company mission
To create free and open-source software for data science, scientific research, and technical communication.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader with a proven track record in building and scaling security operations in fast-paced software environments
- Your diplomatic approach to stakeholder management and strong technical acumen in information security will be crucial in driving our security initiatives forward
- You’ll champion a culture of security awareness while balancing innovation with risk management in our data science-focused environment
- This position requires the ability to be proactive and strategic while being comfortable rolling up one’s sleeves
- Experience in information security, specifically in protecting assets and data in OnPrem and SaaS-based software platforms
- Deep understanding of security operations, including incident response, threat modeling, vulnerability management, EDR, containerization, and container security (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience building and leading high-performing security teams
- Strong background in security automation and process improvement
- Able to query, analyze, and report on security operations based on metrics from issue management and security tools
- Advanced proficiency with Jira and Confluence for security operations and incident management
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities
- Ability to think strategically while being hands-on with the development and execution of projects and initiatives
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Follow industry trends and evolving security threats, including those posed by AI
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001)
What the job involves
- We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Manager, Security Operations, to operate the Security Operations function at Posit
- Drive the development and execution of security operations strategy
- Lead and mature the incident response function, including process development, team training, and continuous improvement
- Manage security projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities
- Build and maintain security metrics dashboards to demonstrate operational effectiveness and areas for improvement
- Develop and document security procedures, playbooks, and standard operating procedures
- Champion security automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency
- Oversee daily security operations and incident response activities
- Create and maintain escalation procedures for security incidents
- Contribute to the development of security awareness programs
- Partner with cross-functional teams to implement security initiatives and maintain security standards
- Collaborate with engineering teams to implement security controls and best practices
- Support security compliance initiatives for security operations
- Data science workflows to report on security control efficacy and project delivery
Our take
In a data-driven world, having reliable and accessible software is key to optimizing functionality. Posit provides R and Python-based tools to help improve the speed and quality of analysis, created "for data scientists by data scientists", with uses in data science, scientific research, and technical communication.
By creating universal data processing capabilities, Posit is helping to create new pathways in the digital age. Many of the company's products, including Posit Team for enterprises, are open sourced and accessible to all. Those looking for more advanced products can access programs such as Posit Server Pro and Shiny Server Pro for workspace management.
Given its unique approach to data management, entities from Liberty Mutual to Walmart and NASA have been incorporating Posit's technology. The company has received considerable amounts of funding, which has been used to expand its services. And, as the demand for open-source services continues to grow, Posit should continue to capture market share.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
41% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
May 2021
$161.3m
LATE VC
Total funding: $161.3m
Company benefits
- 100% remote (or come in to one of our offices in Seattle or Boston)
- Pick your hardware — we want to equip you with what you need to do your best work
- All our full time employees are given an allowance to outfit their home office
- We have a flexible environment with a “take what you need” vacation policy
- Positive, passionate culture working with a world-class team committed to data science and the R language
Company HQ
South Boston Waterfront, Boston, MA
Leadership
JJ Allaire
(Founder & Executive Chair)Founded Allaire, where they served as CEO and then Chairman. JJ also founded Onfolio, which was acquired by Microsoft. They founded FitNow in 2008 before starting RStudio in January 2010.
Tareef Kawaf
(CEO)Previously SVP of Engineering and Operations at Brightcove, VP of Engineering at Ruckus Network and Director of Engineering and Commerce at ATG.
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