Head of Security

Lime; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lime, a leader in shared electric vehicles, seeks a skilled Cyber Security leader to enhance their security operations and policies. This role combines strategic oversight, team leadership, and operational management to ensure the organization's security posture is robust. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in corporate security, exceptional communication skills, and relevant educational background, aiming to foster a culture of security awareness.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in product and/or corporate security.
• Strong leadership and management abilities.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Refine Lime’s security approach and implement a comprehensive strategy.
• Oversee security team and manage security operations.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Data-driven decision-making

Project management

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cybersecurity frameworks

Incident response tools

Vulnerability assessment tools

Job description

Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered 700+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 150+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally.

Lime seeking to hire an experienced leader with a broad background in cyber security. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator who has a background in both the engineering and operational sides of enterprise security. They should work with the Security team to define standards and best practices, partner with leadership to set priorities, and track key risk metrics. This person will be critical to improve our existing policy framework while ensuring proper governance and controls are maintained. They will have the opportunity to refine and expand the presence of Security in the daily activities of Lime employees, partner and lead strategic initiatives, and define critical processes to make Lime more secure.

The ideal candidate is part strategist, part leader, part builder, part operator. They are a true partner who can lead teams while developing consistent and reliable controls that enable Lime to continue to grow safely.

What you’ll do:

• Refine Lime’s current approach to Security and implement a comprehensive security strategy

• Oversee the security team, both Product and Corporate, and manage security operations in partnership with the Corporate Technology team

• Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability assessments, adding findings to the risk register and the team’s future roadmap for remediation

• Ensure Compliance with industry regulations and standards

• Collaborate with leadership across departments to promote a culture of security-awareness

• Enhance processes and be accountable for reporting security incidents to executive management and the board

• Manage security budgets and resources

• Partner with Engineering to integrate security into the product development lifecycle

• Partner to mature Third Party Risk Management by conducting threat modeling and risk assessments for external products

• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement security features

• Monitor and respond to security vulnerabilities in Lime products

• Develop and deliver security training for product and business teams

About you:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to build strong business relationships with key stakeholders while adhering to company priorities

• Strong data-driven decision-making skills, leveraging risk and performance metrics to drive improvements

• A passion for continuously improving operational effectiveness while ensuring scalability and accessibility of IT core services and applications

• Demonstrated capability in the timely delivery of project initiatives, achieved through a combination of experience-driven planning, hands-on work, and external vendor management

• Strong leadership and management skills

• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and regulations

• Ability to analyze and mitigate risks effectively

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• 8+ years of experience in product and/or corporate security and operations, minimum of 4 in leadership

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA

• Proficiency with Incident response and crisis management processes

• Strong understanding of threat modeling and vulnerability assessment

• Knowledge of security testing tools and methodologies

• Familiarity with product compliance standards (e.g., ISO, NIST)

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If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.

Lime is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and globally diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences.Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email [e-mail] for assistance.

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