Director, Information Security

United States Digital Space LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Boston, MA is seeking a Director of Information Security to lead security engineering and operations, aligning programs with regulatory requirements in a growing technology environment.

You will manage the security team, drive metrics and automation, and oversee compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, PCI, and emerging AI regulations, partnering with IT, Legal, GRC, and Architecture. Relocation to Boston may be required for this full‑time role.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years in information security, security engineering, or security operations.
• Five or more years managing managers and senior contributors; not for first-time managers.
• Proven ability to drive security programs with measurable goals and documentation.
• Experience coordinating across internal teams and external partners during incidents.

Responsibilities

• Lead security engineering delivery, security operations, and evolving operating model.
• Translate regulatory and risk requirements into auditable technical controls.
• Own security operations including detection, response, escalation, and incident follow‑up.
• Establish SOPs, metrics, automation, and process improvements to scale security.
• Own AI security posture with guardrails and secure adoption of AI workflows.

Skills

Security leadership

Incident response leadership

Security operations

Regulatory compliance

Job description

At the company, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. Our wearable technology provides personalized insights that help millions of members better understand their bodies and make smarter decisions about training, recovery, and lifestyle.

the company 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the Information Security function with accountability for security engineering delivery, day-to-day security operations, and the evolving operating model as the company 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

This role is based in the the company office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The the company compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.

At the company, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of the company and share in the company’s long-term growth and success.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $190,000-$220,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training.

In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package.

These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.