Senior IT Security Manager, Hostaway
EMEA
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Vacation rental software for property managers
Open for applications
Vacation rental software for property managers
201-500 employees
Open for applications
+Equity (stock options)
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To provide an unparalleled service to property managers around the globe. We enable their success through a platform of innovative and dependable products and services.
Role
Who you are
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in IT Security, within a tech start-up or scale up. We’re creating, developing, and iterating as we go so you need to have experience in that type of environment
- Experience implementing and managing device and end-point security systems and processes
- Proven experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security threats within a fully cloud-based business environment (i.e. we’re a SaaS business, that leverages SaaS products to create and manage our internal assets)
- Experience coordinating penetration testing and collaborating with Engineering on remediation
- Experience remotely supporting a distributed workforce
- Strong customer centric mindset
- Fluent in English (Writing/Speaking)
What the job involves
- As we expand, security is a top priority, and we're seeking a skilled Senior IT Security Specialist to join our team
- They will be the sole individual in this area of the business and they will need to be comfortable with hands-on work as well as planning mid to long term company needs
- You will be responsible for protecting our digital assets, ensuring the security of our systems, networks, and data
- You'll play a crucial role in identifying potential vulnerabilities, implementing robust security measures, and responding to security incidents
- This role is ideal for a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about safeguarding technology infrastructure
- Security Strategy: Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive security policies, protocols, and procedures
- Devices: Handle and oversee device and end-point security
- Risk Assessment: Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate potential risks
- Incident Response: Lead the investigation and response to security incidents, working with stakeholders across the company to ensure issues are resolved while minimizing impact
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices for data protection and privacy
- User Training: Educate employees on security best practices and conduct regular training sessions to promote awareness
- Reporting: Generate detailed reports on the security status of the organization, including incident reports and risk analysis
- Please note that this role is an individual contributor role
Our take
As several accommodation marketplace platforms have sprung up to improve individual aspects of travel experiences, Hostaway sets itself apart by being an all-in-one vacation rental software solution. Hostaway’s product provides property owners a way to present their services to the wider market, making them available on different platforms through the use of its multi-integration software.
Hostaway offers a unique property management ecosystem by enabling clients to manage properties across major sites such as Airbnb, Booking.com, and HomeAway. Hostaway also integrates with platforms such as Stripe, Expedia, and Tripadvisor to offer a customisable vacation rental host solution.
Since the company's launch in 2015, Hostaway has successfully integrated with over 100 rental and short-stay vendors, as well as being named the preferred partner of companies such as Airbnb and Vrbo.
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Insights
Many candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
84% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
May 2023
$175m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Nov 2018
$1.5m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $177.7m
Company benefits
- Stock Options Program
- Remote work opportunity
- Flexible work schedule
- Co-working space refund
- Annual paid vacation
- Knowledge sharing sessions
- Multicultural working environment
Company values
- Our customers’ success is our success
- Show empathy towards each other
- We give true ownership and empowerment to our employees
- We move forward in the face of odds that are stacked against us
- Exercise critical thinking
- Transparency in communication, both internally and externally
Company HQ
Old Town, Toronto, ON
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Leadership
Marcus Räder
(Co-Founder & CEO)They have previously served as Product Manager and then Advertising Operations Manager at Kiosked, before moving to be Product Manager at Yousician.
Saber Kordestanchi
(Co-Founder & CMO)They co-founded OrumITC before moving to serve as a Software Engineer at booncon and then Kiosked. They were CTO at Hostaway before becoming COO.
Mikko Nurminen
(Co-Founder & Investor)They are a serial entrepreneur and hold founder/co-founder status at several startups including Addsearch, Serviceform, Pikkuyrittäjät & Pizzanpaistajat ry.
Ken Weary
(COO)An accomplished international SaaS executive and operations leader specializing in scaling B2B companies to new heights.
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