Head of Security

OpenKrill; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mend.io is seeking a hands-on Security Operations Lead to drive security operations across our cloud infrastructure, product, compliance, and customer-facing activities.

You will work closely with Engineering, Product, IT, Sales, Legal, and leadership to identify risks, improve controls, respond to security issues, and strengthen Mend’s overall security posture.

Qualifications

• Experience in Security Operations, Cloud Security, or Product Security.
• Hands-on with cloud security tech, vulnerability mgmt, incident response.
• Experience collaborating with Engineering and Product teams.
• Familiar with SOC 2, ISO 27001 and security frameworks.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional skills.
• Hands-on approach balancing security risk with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess security risks across Mend’s product and cloud infrastructure and drive a prioritized improvement plan.
• Own day-to-day cloud and infrastructure security operations (SIEM/SOC, WAF, CSPM, IAM).
• Lead vulnerability management, including HackerOne program and remediation with Engineering.
• Lead security incident response and support disaster recovery planning.
• Support customer security activities during sales cycles and questionnaires.
• Drive audit and certification activities (SOC 2, ISO 27001/27701/27017) and maintain evidence via Drata.
• Manage third-party security assessments and support security and AI governance.
• Serve as a key internal security advisor across teams.
• Own and improve security tooling, automation, and operational processes.

Skills

Security Operations

Cloud Security

Product Security

Vulnerability Management

Incident Response

SIEM

WAF

CSPM

IAM

SOC 2

ISO 27001

Security Frameworks

Cross-functional Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Why Mend.io

We are redefining how modern organizations secure software from open source and custom code to AI-generated components. As the creators of the first AI Native AppSec Platform, we help global enterprises stay safe, fast, and compliant in an era of AI-driven development. Our platform combines intelligent automation, deep risk visibility, and developer-first experiences, shaping the future of application security.

We are also committed to building a collaborative, empowering workplace. If you are excited about this role but do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your perspective could be exactly what we need!

Mend is looking for a hands-on Security Operations Lead to drive security operations across our cloud infrastructure, product, compliance, and customer-facing activities.

You will work closely with Engineering, Product, IT, Sales, Legal, and company leadership to identify risks, improve controls, respond to security issues, and strengthen Mend’s overall security posture.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess security risks across Mend’s product and cloud infrastructure and drive a prioritized improvement plan.
• Own day-to-day cloud and infrastructure security operations, including SIEM/SOC monitoring, WAF, CSPM, access reviews, encryption, and secrets management.
• Lead vulnerability management, including Mend’s HackerOne bug bounty program and remediation coordination with Engineering.
• Lead security incident response and support disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Support customer-facing security activities, including questionnaires, RFPs, and technical security discussions during sales cycles.
• Drive audit and certification activities, including SOC 2 and ISO 27001/27701/27017, and maintain compliance controls and evidence through Drata.
• Manage third-party security assessments and support security and AI governance.
• Serve as a key internal security advisor for teams across the company.
• Own and improve security tooling, automation, and operational processes.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong experience in Security Operations, Cloud Security, Product Security, or a similar role.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security technologies, vulnerability management, incident response, SIEM, WAF, CSPM, and IAM.
• Experience working closely with Engineering and Product teams.
• Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and security compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to balance security risk and business needs.

Our Culture

At Mend.io https://www.mend.io, we are leading the way in securing AI-powered applications, and we believe the best innovations come from teams where everyone feels valued. We are committed to a workplace built on respect, trust, and growth, where learning and flexibility empower people to do their best work.