Director of Information Security, WHOOP
$190-220k
+ Equity
Wearable health and fitness devices
Be an early applicant
Wearable health and fitness devices
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$190-220k
+ Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock human performance and Healthspan.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of experience in information security, security engineering, or security operations, including 5+ years managing managers and senior individual contributors; this role is not intended for first-time people managers
- Demonstrated experience hiring, developing, and holding high-performing security teams accountable through measurable goals, repeatable processes, and clear documentation
- Proven leadership during high-impact security incidents and crisis situations, including coordination across internal teams and external partners
- Experience partnering with managed security service providers to drive consistent, outcome-based security operations
- Strong ability to prioritize effectively and drive execution in complex, high-growth environments
- Experience designing, building, or scaling security programs grounded in metrics, automation, and operational rigor
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks including HIPAA, GDPR, PCI, and emerging AI-related compliance requirements
- Experience supporting healthcare, biometric, or other health-adjacent data environments is preferred
- Background in high-growth technology organizations is preferred
- Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are a plus
- Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply
What the job involves
- WHOOP is seeking a Director of Information Security to lead the execution of the company’s security engineering and security operations capabilities. This role is accountable for delivering reliable, scalable security programs aligned with business and regulatory requirements in a growing, regulated technology environment
- The Director of Information Security will manage an existing security team, oversee the operating model for security engineering and ops, and partner closely with Product Security, Security Architecture, Engineering, IT, GRC, and Legal. This role carries direct accountability for team performance and operational outcomes and is expected to drive execution through metrics, documented processes, and automation
- Lead the Information Security function with accountability for security engineering delivery, day-to-day security operations, and the evolving operating model as WHOOP grows and regulatory and risk requirements change
- Translate regulatory, privacy, and risk requirements into effective, auditable technical controls, partnering with Security Architecture to ensure execution aligns with secure-by-design principles and target-state architecture
- Own security operations including detection, response, escalation, incident follow-up, and operational readiness, serving as Incident Commander during security events and acting as on-call executive escalation outside of business hours as needed, coordinating internal teams, external partners, and managed security service providers
- Establish and maintain standard operating procedures, metrics, automation, and process improvements to measure effectiveness, reduce risk, and scale security operations reliably
- Own the security posture for enterprise and internal use of AI technologies, including guardrails for access, data handling, monitoring, auditability, and the secure adoption of AI-enabled workflows in partnership with Architecture, Product Security, IT, and Legal
- Directly manage information security managers and senior individual contributors, setting clear expectations for performance, documentation, and accountability, and partnering with the CISO on hiring strategy, team growth, and capability development
- Partner with GRC and Legal to support audits, assessments, and regulatory obligations, providing technical evidence and subject-matter expertise, and communicate clearly with senior leadership on risk posture, priorities, and program progress
Our take
WHOOP develops wearable health-tracking devices designed to help athletes optimise their performance. Its technology continuously monitors recovery, sleep, and training hours to fine-tune both individual and team performance. Unlike competitors that primarily track exercise data, WHOOP's holistic approach includes metrics like heart rate variability, which can influence more effective and healthier exercise routines.
By focusing on a subscription model that includes the cost of the physical device, WHOOP differentiates itself from competitors that charge a higher one-time fee for their products. This model provides ongoing value and encourages users to stay engaged with their health data.
WHOOP's comprehensive monitoring of strain and recovery has given it a competitive edge, even as other brands like Fitbit have incorporated similar features. Beyond sports performance, WHOOP has conducted extensive research on predicting premature births, aiming to integrate these findings into their app. This commitment to broader health applications demonstrates WHOOP's dedication to advancing wearable health technology.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
1% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Aug 2021
$200m
SERIES F
Oct 2020
$100m
SERIES E
Total funding: $404.8m
Company benefits
- Flexible Vacation: WHOOP has a flexible vacation policy that allows you to unwind, laptop-free, when you need it most.
- Focus on Family: We offer 18 weeks paid parental leave, plus an additional 2 weeks to gradually return to work.
- Get Invested: In addition to a competitive base salary and 401k, you're eligible to receive stock options to share in the future of WHOOP.
- WHOOP +1: Everyone on the team gets a complimentary WHOOP membership—plus another membership to share with a loved one.
- Health Matters: Our competitive benefits package covers medical, dental, and vision, in addition to mental health services, life and disability insurance, and more.
- Find Your Fit: Full-time employees get $500 a year to spend on wellness in whatever way they see fit, from fitness classes and memberships, to recovery services.
- It Pays to Sleep: Our Sleep Performance Program incentivizes employees to get more sleep. Log an average sleep performance of 85% or higher for the month and get a $100 bonus.
- Location, Location, Location: You can’t beat the views from the rooftop of One Kenmore Square. Feel inspired daily as you work, enjoy free snacks and coffee, and collaborate in the heart of Boston.
Company HQ
West Fens, Boston, MA
Leadership
Will Ahmed
(Founder & CEO)After graduating from Harvard with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Economics, Will went on to hold Summer Analyst roles at Allen & Company and Lindsay Goldberg before founding WHOOP in 2012.
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