Head of Security Engineering

Security EngineerSecurity EngineerFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 1-10Since 2013H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

18 hours ago

Salary

$250K - $300K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglishSDLC

Job Description

Head of Security Engineering

BetterHelp

• Lead BetterHelp’s security engineering strategy, with offensive security as the foundation • Operate with a red team / attacker mindset, identifying vulnerabilities across applications, infrastructure, and internal systems • Direct and evolve the company’s red team capabilities, including penetration testing, code review, and vulnerability discovery • Provide oversight and guidance across: • Partner closely with Engineering to embed security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) • Strengthen processes around vulnerability management, detection, and response • Build and improve offensive security tooling and capabilities, complementing external programs like Bugcrowd • Help reduce technical debt and improve system resilience through proactive security practices • Identify and address emerging threats, including AI security risks • Mentor and guide a strong team, setting a high bar for technical rigor and impact

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years of security leadership experience
  • 10+ years of experience in security engineering
  • Strong background in offensive security (red team, penetration testing, or bug bounty)
  • Deep understanding of how modern systems are attacked, and how to defend against them
  • Experience working across or leading Red team, Blue team / SecOps, or Application Security
  • Experience setting strategy, managing roadmaps, and delivering measurable security outcomes across multiple teams.
  • Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
  • Experience working in fast-paced environments with frequent releases
  • Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

  • Remote work with regular in-person bonding experiences sponsored by the company
  • Competitive compensation
  • Holistic perks program (including free therapy, employee wellness, and more)
  • Excellent health, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401k benefits with employer matching contribution
  • The chance to build something that changes lives – and that people love
  • Any piece of hardware or software that will make you happy and productive
  • An awesome community of co-workers

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