Founding Security Engineer
Core
Founding Information Security Engineer responsible for building the security function from scratch, hardening GCP infrastructure, managing compliance, and enabling enterprise trust for a cap table management platform.
Role type
Founding IC security engineer (GRC + technical)
Builds
Enterprise-grade security posture, ISMS, and secure SDLC integration for a SaaS platform managing billions in equity.
Domain
Fintech / RegTech / SaaS
Required skills
GCP security (IAM, VPC, Security Command Center), vulnerability management, ISMS/policy creation, incident response, secure design reviews, scripting (Python/Bash), client-facing security communication
Preferred skills
ISO 27001/SOC 2 readiness, bug bounty program management, DLP/MDM/SIEM tooling, DPDP Act knowledge
Technologies
GCP, SIEM, Python, Bash
Responsibilities
Own day-to-day security posture and incident response; manage vulnerability assessments and remediation; build and maintain ISMS and risk registers; support certification readiness (ISO 27001, SOC 2); lead secure design reviews and threat modeling; manage bug bounty programs; represent company in client security discussions.
Seniority
Founding, hands-on IC with full ownership