Head of Platform Security

Winixx Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company holidays

Professional development

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Winixx Inc. is building WinixxOS, a new OS for a hardware ecosystem including phones and POS devices. The Head of Platform Security leads the security team, sets strategy, and owns the end-to-end security posture across all device classes.

You will report to executive leadership and shape foundational security decisions for a high-ownership, early-stage platform engineering effort. This full-time role requires fast, strategic execution and strong communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of security engineering experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Deep, hands-on AOSP or Android platform security experience.
• Experience building security architecture and teams from an early stage.
• Familiarity with payment security compliance (PCI-DSS) strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence.
• Visa sponsorship available for the right talent.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the security architecture and roadmap for WinixxOS across all device classes.
• Build and lead the Platform Security team as it scales.
• Set standards for secure boot, sandboxing, SELinux policy, and TEE integration platform-wide.
• Own payment-grade security strategy for the POS device class in coordination with compliance requirements.
• Partner with the UI and API & Integration teams to ensure security is embedded at every architectural layer.
• Lead incident response and vulnerability disclosure processes.

Skills

Security leadership

AOSP/Android security

Security architecture

Payment security (PCI-DSS)

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Security

Job description

Openings › Security › Head of Platform Security

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Head of Platform Security

About Winixx

Winixx Inc. is a New York-based technology holding company operating a portfolio of over 35 SaaS platforms across freight, fleet management, financial infrastructure, and market intelligence. We are now building WinixxOS — a distinctive, AOSP-based operating system powering a full lineup of consumer hardware including phones, tablets, smartwatches, POS devices, and gaming consoles. Founded with a mission to modernize fragmented and underserved industries, Winixx builds technology that removes inefficiencies, creates transparency, and puts more value in the hands of the people doing the actual work. This is early-stage, high-ownership platform engineering — you would be shaping foundational decisions for a new OS, not implementing someone else's spec.

Role Summary

The Head of Platform Security leads the Security team building WinixxOS, setting security strategy and architecture across our entire AOSP-based hardware ecosystem — from consumer phones to payment-processing POS devices. You will report directly to executive leadership and own the security posture of the platform end to end.

What You'll Do

• Define and own the security architecture and roadmap for WinixxOS across all device classes
• Build and lead the Platform Security team as it scales
• Set standards for secure boot, sandboxing, SELinux policy, and TEE integration platform-wide
• Own payment-grade security strategy for the POS device class in coordination with compliance requirements
• Partner with the UI and API & Integration teams to ensure security is embedded at every architectural layer
• Lead incident response and vulnerability disclosure processes

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of security engineering experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role
• Deep, hands-on AOSP or Android platform security experience
• Experience building security architecture and teams from an early stage
• Familiarity with payment security compliance (PCI-DSS) strongly preferred
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Security, or a related field
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Performance bonus program tied to individual and company milestones
• Visa sponsorship available for the right talent
• Full-time role with a minimum one-year commitment
• Front-row seat at a company building a new OS and hardware ecosystem from the ground up
• Collaborative, mission-driven team environment
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and continuing education support

Winixx Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants on the basis of qualifications, experience, and demonstrated ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This is a full-time position with a minimum one-year commitment. Visa sponsorship is available for candidates with the right qualifications and experience.

The compensation range reflected in this posting represents the minimum and maximum target range for this position. Individual pay within the posted range is determined by a candidate's demonstrated experience, educational background, skill set, and geographic location. Final compensation is established at the time of offer and may fall anywhere within the stated range based on these factors.

Compensation ranges reflect national US market data and are subject to change. Additional forms of compensation may include performance bonuses, equity participation, and other benefits as outlined in your offer documentation.