Head of Information Security & Privacy, Datasite
$118.8-207.2k
Virtual data rooms for M&A dealmaking
Open for applications
Virtual data rooms for M&A dealmaking
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$118.8-207.2k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To empower the dealmaking community to work smarter and faster.
Role
Who you are
- 5–8 years’ experience in information security, cloud security, or risk management, ideally within a SaaS environment
- Solid knowledge of AWS security architecture and best practices
- Experience embedding controls into a modern SDLC (e.g., CI/CD, GitHub Actions, IaC)
- Working understanding of privacy and data protection frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
- Familiarity with generative AI / LLM architectures and associated security and data-governance risks
- Strong communicator who can explain complex security issues in plain business terms
- Commercial and pragmatic mindset — able to balance protection with agility
- Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a fast-moving environment
- Relevant certifications (AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Implementer, CIPP/E) a plus
What the job involves
- We’re a fast-growing SaaS company working with clients around the world who trust us with sensitive and privileged data — including proprietary IP, PII, and MNPI. Security and trust sit at the heart of our product and our client relationships
- We’re already SOC 2 Type II certified and now preparing for ISO 27001 while maintaining compliance with GDPR and other global privacy frameworks
- As we scale, we’re looking for a Head of Information Security & Privacy to strengthen our security posture, modernize our controls, and help us stay secure without slowing innovation
- This is a hands-on role for a doer who can design, implement, and run a fit-for-purpose security and privacy program. You’ll work closely with engineering, product and operations to embed best practices across our AWS-based infrastructure and software development lifecycle
- You’ll maintain key certifications, manage risk assessments, handle client security reviews, and help shape a security-first culture as we grow
- Own and evolve the information security management system, maintaining SOC 2 Type II and leading the path to ISO 27001 certification
- Implement and monitor security controls across AWS, including IAM, KMS, networking, and logging
- Partner with engineering to embed security in the SDLC: threat modelling, secure coding, vulnerability management, and DevSecOps practices
- Lead risk assessments, incident response, and vendor security reviews, ensuring timely and pragmatic remediation
- Maintain and continuously improve security and privacy policies, aligning them with global regulations and client requirements
- Support privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA, and similar), including data mapping, retention, and cross-border transfer considerations
- Oversee security reviews and due-diligence requests from clients, auditors, and partners
- Stay ahead of emerging threats and regulatory changes, translating them into actionable guidance
- Champion security awareness and training across the company
Our take
As M&A deals continue to increase in both size and frequency, key stakeholders have been actively seeking tools to streamline their work. Datasite emerges as a solution. Having transitioned from its original focus on communications, the company now offers a suite of SaaS products tailored for M&A professionals, serving approximately 75% of the leading legal firms in the field.
Benefiting from its extensive experience in the industry, Datasite has successfully transformed into a more contemporary business entity. And it has also introduced highly acclaimed AI-powered technology to assist in deal preparation, asset marketing, and facilitating buy-side acquisitions.
With significant global expansion and strategic acquisitions, Datasite remains committed to enhancing its platform capabilities. Notably, in March 2023, it unveiled Datasite Cloud, specifically designed to streamline every aspect of the dealmaking process within a unified platform.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Culture and benefits built around work-life balance
- Extensive resources to support physical and mental health
- Employee assistance program
- Generous retirement plans
- Incentives for referring new colleagues
- Learning, training and mentoring programs
- Cross-functional projects
- Stretch assignments to help you progress
- Receive feedback and earn bonuses from peers & managers
- Employee bonding activities
- ESG and charitable team initiatives
Company HQ
Downtown West, Minneapolis, MN
Leadership
Rusty Wiley
(CEO & President)Before joining Datasite, Rusty held various executive roles at IBM Corporation, most recently, as General Manager, Banking & Financial Markets. Upon joining Datasite in 2014, Rusty led the successful transformation from a communications and print-related business into a global M&A SaaS technology company.
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