Director, Security
Runpod · Remote · Remote - USA ·
COMPENSATION
€•• – ••k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Director level
- Fully remote
- Cloud security focus
- AI infrastructure
- No visa sponsorship
As Director of Security, you will own the end-to-end security posture for Runpod’s cloud infrastructure and corporate environments. You will build the team, establish operational rhythms, and partner with engineering leadership to ensure the platform remains secure and compliant as it scales.
What you'll do
- Lead security across Cloud, AppSec, SecOps, and GRC domains
- Achieve and maintain certifications like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA
- Hire and mentor security managers and senior individual contributors
- Embed security into the engineering lifecycle via SSDLC and threat modeling
- Establish monitoring systems and lead incident response programs
- Manage third-party vendor risk and support customer security reviews
- Integrate automated testing and policy enforcement into CI/CD pipelines
- Provide architectural oversight for GPU clusters and network perimeters
What you'll need
- 7+ years leading security teams including managers or multiple squads
- Proven record securing high-scale cloud platforms or infrastructure products
- 8+ years building and securing SaaS, platforms, or IaaS products
- Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, Linux OS security, and virtualization
- Experience building culture and accountability in remote-first teams
- Strong use of operational metrics like MTTD, MTTR, and patch SLAs
- Ability to translate complex security risks into business decisions
- Successful completion of a background check
Nice to have
- Experience securing distributed compute or bare-metal environments
- Expertise in AI/ML security challenges and model protection
- Track record scaling compliance programs in high-growth startups
- Active contributions to open-source security community or research
Stack
- Kubernetes
- Linux
- Slack
How you'll work
- Fully remote work first
- Inclusive collaborative teams
- Slack used for internal communication
What you get
- Base pay range $125,000 - $220,000
- Meaningful equity and stock options for all employees
- Generous medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible paid time off
- $1,200 home office and equipment stipend