Information Security Analyst, Applovin
$99-149k
Marketing platform for app developers
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Marketing platform for app developers
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$99-149k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To grow the mobile app ecosystem.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years experience with IT Security Audit, Compliance and Risk Management
- Familiarity with regulations such as SOX, GDPR, PCI along with an understanding of IT and Cybersecurity Principles, NIST, ISO 27001 and or COBIT, COSO
- Previous working experience with GRC tools, proficiency in using Excel (pivot tables, formulas) with data analysis or scripting knowledge a plus
- Strong attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work cross functionally is a must
- Project management experience is desirable
- Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, ITIL are desired but not required
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: IT/Information Systems; Business Admin; Risk Management and Compliance related fields is desirable
What the job involves
- The Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) information security analyst is a highly respected, influential and in-demand role within the business
- This position has a responsibility to the business in supporting and elevating the security posture of the company
- The GRC Information Security Analyst role is expected to support the security and compliance strategy as directed by the Head of Information Security in support of the Business
- Consequently, the position will require an understanding of Information Security Concepts, Information Risk Management and new technologies
- The GRC information security analyst is also responsible for the planning and design of information security policies, procedures and on-going maintenance thereafter
- This position will support the company’s Vendor Risk Management Program, Business Continuity Planning, ISO27001 Certification, and Data Privacy Program (as needed)
- In tandem with security leadership, the GRC security analyst consistently participates in the assessment and strengthening of the information security program
- May act as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors at the direction of management
- The GRC security analyst monitors progress and enforces resolution of outstanding issues that may lead to non-compliance or security threats to the business
- As a key member of the security team, the GRC security analyst must focus on strong risk management and corporate resiliency, and not be driven solely by compliance
- Coordinate cybersecurity risk assessment program in tandem with key stakeholders
- Manage the ongoing maintenance and activities using our GRC Platform
- Identify strengths and weaknesses in the security program as they relate to privacy, security, business resiliency and the supported compliance frameworks
- Document and enforce areas of security improvement that balance risk with business operations and do not diminish efficiencies or innovation
- Maintain strong oversight of third parties, vendors and business partners to safeguard against undue risk presented by external entities
- Escalate to security management and business unit leads when points of weakness are discovered
- Analyze findings, and document, recommend and report program gaps to security leadership as needed
- Support monitoring current and proposed security changes impacting regulatory, privacy and security industry best practice guidance
- Define qualitative and quantitative metrics to assess the success of the security program and provide regular reports to security and business leadership as needed
- Act as a key participant in incident response to track occurrence and resolution, with strict documentation and reporting
- Work in tandem with information security assurance, audit and risk management leadership to perform ongoing security assessments
- Attend and fully engage in information security management meetings
- Work across cross functional teams such as legal, privacy, human resources and others as needed
- Support Client based inquiries from Business Development teams
Our take
AppLovin operates a mobile ad network that helps advertisers target and deliver personalized ads to people who are similar to their existing user base. The company builds and acquires free-to-play mobile games and sells advertising space. Collectively, its portfolio attracts over tens of millions of users each day.
By 2026, the gaming industry is projected to be worth over $320B, and AppLovin commands a significant slice of this, with tools for building, monetizing and marketing apps towards increasing revenue for its users. The business has been profitable for some time and has received considerable investment, highlighting the potential that investors see in its product. It has also bolstered its offerings through numerous acquisitions, like German ad network Moboqo and Wurl, a high-growth software platform in the CTV market.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jul 2018
$400m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Jul 2014
$4m
SEED
Total funding: $408.1m
Company benefits
- Free medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Wellness stipend each paycheck
- Onsite gym & full-service cafe at PA HQ
- Phone bill covered for business usage
- Employee assistance programs
- Subsidized public transportation
- Flexible vacation time
- Equity
- 401k matching, life and disability coverage
- Team centric events
Company HQ
Palo Alto, CA
Leadership
Adam Foroughi
(Co-Founder & CEO)Began his career as a derivatives trader. Over the next decade, he applied this knowledge to adtech at three companies he founded: Lifestreet Media, Social Hour, and AppLovin.
Andrew Karam
(Co-Founder & VP Product)Began his career in pharmaceutical research. He has since co-founded three different companies in the adtech space including StylePage and Social Hour, which sold to Playphone in 2012.
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