Lead Architect, Security Engineering

About NewsBreak

NewsBreak is redefining the way users interact with local news and their communities. By bridging local users, local content creators, and local businesses, our mission is to foster safer, more vibrant, and authentically connected lives. Through robust collaborations with thousands of local publishers and businesses across the nation, NewsBreak is revolutionizing how a new wave of readers access and engage with essential, locally sourced content & information.

Since our inception in 2015, our trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable. We proudly stand as the nation’s premier local news app.

As a Series-C unicorn startup, our headquarter nestles in the tech hub of Mountain View, California, with other offices in New York City and Seattle. For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/about

As Lead Architect, Security Engineering, you will build NewsBreak’s security platform and ensure alignment with industry standards and best practices.

Key responsibilities 

• Develop and execute the overall security engineering strategy aligned with the organization’s goals. 
• Oversee the design and implementation of security architectures, including networks, systems, and applications.
• Lead the design, implementation, and management of security infrastructure and policies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards, regulations, and industry best practices (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST).
• Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks across the organization’s technology environment.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure security strategies support business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Computer Science or relevant field
• 10+ years of experience in a security engineering or similar role, with at least 4+ years in a technical leadership/architect role
• Experience in developing, implementing and monitoring information security operations
• Solid understanding of modern cloud architecture in AWS, Kubernetes, etc.
• Knowledge of information security management frameworks, such as ISO 27001, CIS 20 or NIST, SOC2
• Solid understanding of key data protection regulations including GDPR & CCPA
• Experience in collaborating with XFN partners including R&D, Legal, Trust and Safety etc. 
• Strong communication skills with a can-do attitude; Strong sense of ownership
• Passion for startup is a plus

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package:

• Health, dental, and vision care for you and your family (100% coverage for employee)
• Top-tier 401(K) plan with company matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• FSA, HSA and commuter benefits programs
• Team activity budget

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