- Company Name
- Plaud
- Job Title
- Head of Security & Compliance
- Job Description
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Job Title: Head of Security & Compliance
Role Summary:
Lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of Plaud’s security and compliance program across enterprise IT, product, and cloud environments. Drive readiness for SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001, and other regulatory frameworks, while embedding a security‑by‑design culture across engineering, IT, and legal functions.
Expectations:
- Establish and maintain enterprise‑wide security and compliance strategy.
- Achieve and sustain SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001 certification and manage external audits.
- Design, implement, and enforce data protection, access control, and incident response policies globally.
- Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration to integrate security requirements into AI and product development.
- Champion company‑wide security awareness and governance initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop comprehensive security & compliance roadmap aligned with business objectives.
- Lead SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001 readiness activities, including audit coordination and gap remediation.
- Create and enforce data protection, access control, and incident response policies across all regions and platforms.
- Partner with Engineering, IT, Legal, and Product teams to embed security-by-design in AI systems, devices, and data pipelines.
- Orchestrate security training, awareness campaigns, and governance programs to foster a culture of trust and compliance.
- Monitor regulatory changes, assess impact, and update policies accordingly.
Required Skills:
- Deep knowledge of SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001, and other security frameworks.
- Proven experience managing enterprise‑wide security audits and certifications.
- Strong understanding of data protection, access control, incident response, and cloud security best practices.
- Excellent cross‑functional communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to navigate cross time‑zone meetings and adapt to dynamic environments.
- Empathy‑driven communication style and adaptive leadership.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of security compliance leadership in global SaaS/AI companies.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISSP, CISM) preferred but not mandatory.
San francisco, United states
Hybrid
Mid level
29-10-2025