VP, Security

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lead international expansion

M&A security diligence

Cutting-edge security technologies

Executive collaboration

Customer trust impact

Job summary

The Ladders is seeking a VP of Security to lead enterprise security and guide international expansion. This remote US-based role partners with executive leadership, Product, and Engineering to embed secure-by-default practices, reduce risk, and strengthen trust across the organization.

Responsibilities include setting a multi-year security roadmap, building 24/7 detection/response, overseeing M&A security diligence, and aligning programs with NIST CSF, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 while enabling secure

Qualifications

• 12+ years in security with leadership at a SaaS/platform
• Cloud-native security experience at scale (AWS/GCP, Kubernetes)
• Proven M&A security diligence and integration track record
• Security programs aligned with NIST CSF, SOC 2, ISO 27001

Responsibilities

• Set security strategy and multi-year roadmap aligned with CSF
• Establish and manage 24/7 detection and response operations
• Build and maintain a comprehensive security tech stack (SIEM/SOAR, VM)
• Oversee security diligence for M&A activities and integration
• Collaborate with Product/Engineering for secure-by-default designs

Skills

Security leadership

Cloud-native security

M&A security diligence

NIST CSF / SOC 2 / ISO 27001

24/7 detection & response

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a VP, Security to join the team of a leader in the Transportation space.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a security executive who can shape the enterprise security vision while supporting international expansion. The role will partner closely with executive leadership, Product, and Engineering to strengthen trust, reduce risk, and embed secure-by-default practices across the organization. It also carries significant responsibility for M&A security diligence and integration in a fast-moving, cloud-native environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $160,000 - $200,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Set the security strategy and multi-year roadmap, aligning with NIST CSF 2.0
• Establish and manage 24/7 detection and response operations, transitioning from MDR to in-house capabilities
• Build and maintain a comprehensive security technical stack, including SIEM/SOAR and vulnerability management
• Oversee security diligence and integration for M&A activities, ensuring compliance with security standards
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to implement secure-by-default designs and manage penetration testing

Qualifications

• 12+ years in security, with 5+ years leading a security function at a SaaS or platform company
• Expertise in cloud-native security at scale, including AWS/GCP, Kubernetes, and microservices
• Proven experience in M&A security diligence and integration
• Track record of building security programs aligned with NIST CSF, SOC 2, and ISO 27001, with successful audit outcomes
• Experience in establishing and managing 24/7 detection and response capabilities

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a capable team and shape the security strategy for international expansion
• Involvement in high-stakes M&A activities, influencing security integration processes
• Access to cutting-edge security technologies and frameworks
• Chance to work closely with executive leadership and influence company-wide security governance
• A role that directly impacts customer trust and product security

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification-your background could be exactly what this team needs.