Vice President of Information Security, Virta Health
$225-285k
+ Equity + Bonus
More information about location
Diabetes reversal treatment
Open for applications
Diabetes reversal treatment
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$225-285k
+ Equity + Bonus
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To reverse diabetes and obesity in one billion people.
Role
Who you are
- Exceptional executive communication skills with the ability to influence and gain buy-in across all levels of the organization, including the Board and C-suite
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in complex and ambiguous environments, balancing regulatory obligations, business priorities, and evolving risks
- Proven experience building, leading, and scaling high-performing teams in high-growth environments
- Strong business acumen with the ability to collaborate and align security strategies to corporate objectives and product goals
- Experience building and leading enterprise risk programs, incident response, and security operations at scale
- A strategic mindset paired with the technical and operational expertise to execute at scale and deliver measurable impact
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity information technology or a related field
- Master’s degree especially an MBA or MS in Cybersecurity / Information Security (not required, but highly preferred)
- 15+ years of IT and cybersecurity experience; 5+ years of leadership experience in security roles (such as Director of Security, Security Manager or VP of Security)
- Certifications demonstrating proficiency and SME, including at least one of the following: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); Certified Information Security Management (CISM), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH); Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
- Deep familiarity with healthcare regulatory requirements and third-party certification programs such as HITRUST and SOC 2, and security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA
- Strong understanding of cloud security, network security, and emerging threats
- Experience working with executive leadership, board members, and customer executives to communicate cybersecurity risk and the key aspects of Virta’s program
- You put people first and take care of yourself, your peers, and our patients equally
- You have a strong sense of ownership and take initiative while empowering others to do the same
- You prioritize positive impact over busy work
- You have no ego and understand that everyone has something to bring to the table regardless of experience
- You appreciate transparency and promote trust and empowerment through open access of information
- You are evidence-based and prioritize data and science over seniority or dogma
- You take risks and rapidly iterate
What the job involves
- The Vice President of Information Security will lead Virta’s enterprise-wide information security program, setting a long-term strategic vision that safeguards our data, systems, and customer trust
- As the most senior security leader in the organization, you will oversee all aspects of Virta’s security posture—including risk management, regulatory compliance, and incident response—and be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive roadmap that aligns with our growth and evolving threat landscape
- This role reports to the General Counsel and regularly communicates with the Board of Directors, Executive Team, large-scale customers, and other critical stakeholders
- You will shape the future of security at Virta by driving cross-functional alignment, fostering a resilient and scalable security culture, and ensuring that our security investments enable innovation and trust at scale
- Define and maintain an enterprise-wide security vision and strategic roadmap (2+ years), ensuring alignment with business goals and long-term growth
- Serve as the senior-most authority on information security, responsible for the organization’s overall security posture and risk landscape
- Participate in board-level and executive leadership discussions, providing strategic guidance on security implications of corporate initiatives and business operations
- Architect and continuously evolve the organizational structure of the security team, including headcount planning, role design, and succession planning
- Cultivate a high-performance, values-driven security culture
- Manage and mentor senior security leaders (directors and managers), fostering professional growth and ensuring strong leadership continuity
- Build coverage and redundancy into security operations to mitigate single points of failure and maintain resilience
- Own and manage the security budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources across people, processes, and technology
- Approve key spending decisions, including technology investments, third-party vendors, audit engagements, and staffing
- Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external security-related engagements
- Partner with executive leadership and department heads to align security efforts with company objectives
- Represent Virta in customer conversations, industry forums, and peer networks as a public-facing security leader
- Maintain strong relationships with industry partners, regulators, auditors, and large enterprise clients
- Define and implement an enterprise risk tolerance strategy, in coordination with broader corporate governance
- Lead the development and execution of risk management frameworks, ensuring consistent identification, mitigation, and reporting of risks
- Deliver high-level risk and compliance reports to executive stakeholders and the Board
- Oversee the response to critical incidents and crisis events, ensuring transparent communication and swift resolution
- Establish a forward-looking vision for security technology and innovation
- Stay current with emerging threats, trends, and technologies to ensure Virta maintains a modern and robust defense posture
- Guide strategic security tooling decisions and oversee the implementation of scalable, automated security infrastructure
- Oversee Virta’s SOC 2 and HITRUST certification programs, ensuring successful audits and ongoing compliance
- Monitor and ensure adherence to all applicable healthcare and privacy regulations, including HIPAA and other relevant frameworks
Our take
Much of the care for type 2 diabetes has been based on control and prevention, rather than a direct reversal of the issue. Virta Health is changing that, providing patients with personalized treatment plans, virtual monitoring and patient care.
Instead of depending upon medication, which often needs to be increased over time, the company is tackling the problem at its root and taking a fundamentally different approach that is better for the patient, and more economical for insurers. Among enrolled patients in its clinical trial at one year, 60% achieved diabetes reversal.
While platforms like Vida Health also serve similar markets, the large number of prediabetic (88M) and diabetic (30M) Americans presents a significant opportunity for growth. Along with its significant funding round in 2021 fueling its efforts to expand the reach of its telehealth-powered diabetes reversal treatment. Positioning the company for widespread adoption and continued success in addressing this critical healthcare challenge.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
4% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Apr 2021
$133m
SERIES E
Dec 2020
$65m
SERIES D
Total funding: $373m
Company benefits
- Remote-first work environment with ability to work from home
- Flexible work hours & time off policy
- Virta pays 99% of all employee health insurance premiums, and 75% for all dependents
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Enroll in the Virta treatment for free and give a discount to friends and family
- Internet, home office, learning & development stipends
- Employee Resource Groups like Parents of Virta, Ladies of Virta, and Virtans for DEI
- 401K and ROTH contribution opportunities
Company HQ
Civic Center, Denver, CO
Leadership
Sami Inkinen
(Co-Founder & CEO)Worked on Microsoft’s strategy team for MS Office, and as a consultant for McKinsey & Company within the software, telecommunications, and government sectors. Co-founder of online real estate marketplace Trulia, serving as its COO until its IPO and eventual sale to Zillow Group.
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