[Hiring] Cybersecurity Lead @Waterplan

Role Description

Are you passionate about making a significant impact on one of our generation's most pressing environmental challenges? Do you have the expertise in full stack development? Join us in creating and leading a new category in the Climate Tech industry.

We are seeking a hands-on Cybersecurity Lead with a strong entrepreneurial background to lead our information security program implementation, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our platform, customer data, and internal systems.

The Cybersecurity Lead will be a key member of the Product team, reporting to the Head of Product, and will have a crucial role in shaping the company's strategy and risk management initiatives. In addition, the Cybersecurity Lead will be responsible for taking on IT responsibilities as needed, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

About your core focus

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security strategy, aligning it with the organization's strategic objectives and risk appetite.
• Establish and oversee an effective security governance framework, ensuring compliance with industry standards, laws, and regulations applicable to our SaaS platform and customer base (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, ISO 27001, SOC 2).
• Identify, assess, and manage information security risks, reporting to executive management and the board of directors on a regular basis.
• Lead incident response planning and execution, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely and effective resolution of security incidents.
• Foster a security-aware culture within the organization by developing and delivering relevant training, communications, and awareness programs for all employees.
• Manage relationships with external security partners and vendors, evaluating their performance and aligning their services with our security objectives.
• Regularly assess and report on the effectiveness of the information security program, adapting and improving it as necessary to respond to changes in the threat landscape, technology, and business requirements.
• Assume IT responsibilities, including physical devices management, infrastructure management, IT budgeting, and strategic IT planning, as needed to support the organization's growth and success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field; Master's degree or relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.) preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in information security, preferably within the SaaS or B2B technology sector.
• Proven entrepreneurial experience, with a demonstrated ability to navigate and contribute to the growth of a startup or early-stage company.
• Strong knowledge of information security principles, risk management, and regulatory compliance requirements, including data privacy laws and industry-specific regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences at all organizational levels.
• Strong leadership skills, with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Willingness and ability to take on IT responsibilities, with a solid understanding of IT management, infrastructure, and strategy.
• Be located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an early-stage startup environment, with the ability to scale security programs as the company grows.
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and experience securing cloud-based infrastructure and applications (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• In-depth knowledge of cloud-based SaaS security architecture, API security, and secure software development practices.

Benefits

• Impactful Mission: Contribute to a meaningful cause with a clear vision of fostering a water-secure future.
• Dynamic Team: Work alongside a talented and passionate team dedicated to making a difference.
• Growth Opportunity: Be at the forefront of our industry's growth, shaping the future of water security and sustainability.
• Culture & Values: Enjoy a remote working environment with unlimited PTO, rooted in our core values of Long-Term Thinking, Iterative Excellence, Thoughtful Discussion, Making Others Successful, and Guided by Nature.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Thrive in a workplace that champions diversity and inclusivity at every step of our journey.

Company Description

Waterplan is a pioneering Series A Y Combinator-backed Climate Tech startup dedicated to accelerating the journey toward a water-secure future. Through our leading B2B Enterprise SaaS platform, we empower companies to understand, respond, report, and monitor their ever-evolving water risk.