Director of Information Security, WellSaid Labs
$160-185k
+ Equity
AI text-to-speech technology
Job no longer available
AI text-to-speech technology
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
$160-185k
+ Equity
21-100 employees
Company mission
To empower everyone with AI voice.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- 7+ years of full-time experience in cybersecurity or information security as a security engineer or similar InfoSec roles
- Experience working with customers and representing the company’s security interests
- Experience working with various vendor types: financial and government institutions, international organizations, etc
- In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, technologies, and requirements, including but not limited to SOC2
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Critical Security Controls
- Effective communication skills to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Strategic thinking and the ability to align cybersecurity efforts with overall business goals
- Experience in risk assessment and management, including the ability to identify, analyze, and prioritize security risks to the organization
- Proficient in developing and implementing incident response plans and strategies for handling cybersecurity incidents
- Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, antivirus software, encryption, etc
- A commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on the latest security threats, trends, and technologies
- (Bonus) Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Must pass a pre-employment background check
What the job involves
- You will work closely with the VP of Operations and VP of Engineering to serve as the subject matter expert for the security and compliance of the system architecture of WellSaid Labs
- In this role, you will define and protect our data, systems, and networks to support SOC 2 compliance
- This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to work with a leading AI enterprise platform solution while solving a wide range of complex security challenges
- As a Director of Information Security, you are responsible for identifying, monitoring, and remediating security issues and other risks to WSL’s technology infrastructure
- Diagram data flows and system architecture; define and implement improvements for both cyber and information security
- Define and enforce security policies and procedures, conduct security audits and risk assessments, and implement security controls to protect internal and customer data
- Lead efforts to maintain SOC 2 compliance, including quarterly and annual vulnerability reviews, ongoing policy updates and training, and continuous infrastructure oversight
- Responsible for security questionnaire completion with new customers; represent WellSaid Labs in security team meetings with customers and investors
- Drive WSL’s approach to data deletion, establish and enforce policies, and partner with external vendors to configure data deletion for scale
- Recommend and lead efforts to achieve additional compliance certifications based on the current state of security and what will most significantly contribute to business expansion (examples include ISO 27001, GDPR, and FedRAMP)
Application process
- Introduction call with a member of our recruiting team (30 minutes)
- Initial “phone” screens with the VP of Operations (45 minutes each)
- Technical screen (45 minutes)
- An Interview loop with 3-4 interviews (1 hour each) with the team members you would be working closely with in this role
- All interviews will be remote via Google Meets; we are happy to make accommodations you might need to feel set up for success in our process
Our take
WellSaid Labs offers creative teams a real time text-to-speech engine that leverages AI to produce natural-sounding voice overs and clips, all based on the voices of real people.
The most common rebuttal to this kind of technology is how it can be used with malicious intent – deepfakes being the most pertinent concern. This is precisely why WellSaid Labs has no current intention to bring its product to a consumer market – a wise decision. It’s also worth noting that all its voice samples are provided with consent of the original talent.
Provided the pricing point is right, there’s an obvious attraction to being able to quickly create audio content at an enterprise level. And the fact that the startups first major funding round was oversubscribed indicates that investors see this attraction too. It'll be an interesting company to keep an eye on in coming years.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
67% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jul 2021
$10m
SERIES A
Total funding: $10m
Company HQ
Northlake, Seattle, WA
Leadership
Michael Petrochuk
(Founder & CTO)Previously founded AI fashion advice app Wardrobe.Tips and location based social network Chirpp. Former Developer and Engineer at vCita and Stylize, also interning at Google and Uber.
Brian Cook
(CEO)Founder of Incredible Capital. Previously co-founded and served as the CEO at Hyperfish, Nintex, and OBS.
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