Security Engineering Manager - Taskrabbit

Taskrabbit will never use text or chat applications to conduct interviews. We have a thoughtful and interactive interview process that includes an initial recruiter phone screen and several video-based interviews with our hiring teams. Communications will always be conducted by taskrabbit.com domain names.

• Taskrabbit is a remote-first company with employees distributed across the US and EU
• 5 time Best Places to Work in 2022 by BuiltIn. Including Best Companies in SF, Best Mid-Sized Companies, and Best Benefits
• DataBird journal’s “Best Places” Best Companies for Diversity, #1 2019 and 2020
• DataBird journal’s “ Best Places” Best Companies for Women, #4 2019 and #1 2020

You’ll love working here because:

• • Taskrabbit is a remote-first company. We value flexibility and choice but also stay committed to regular in-person connection.
  • The People. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams -- people you can be proud to work with!
  • The Values. 
    • Care Deeply. We take time to be present and partner with our team and communities. 
    • Level Up. We navigate through ambiguity and go the extra mile.
    • Be A Better Neighbor. We build a diverse and sustainable community and encourage all voices.
    • Lead The Future Together. We value entrepreneurship and are inspired by action
  • The diverse culture. We believe that we make better decisions when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Women make up half of our leadership team and our diversity representation is above that of the tech industry average
  • The perks. Taskrabbit offers employee-paid health insurance, 401k match with immediate vesting, generous and flexible time off with 2 company-wide closure weeks, Taskrabbit product stipends, wellness productivity education stipends, IKEA discounts, reproductive health support, and more. 

About the Role

As the Security Engineering Manager at TaskRabbit, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our platform and ensuring the privacy and security of our users' data. You will be responsible for managing a team of talented security engineers, developing and implementing security strategies, and enhancing our security posture. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about building and leading security teams, implementing foundational security measures, and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as NIST.

What You'll Work On:

• Team Development: Lead a team of security engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Develop team members' skills and provide mentorship to nurture their growth.
• Security Tooling: Identify, evaluate, and implement foundational security tools and technologies to protect TaskRabbit's infrastructure and applications. Collaborate with the engineering teams to integrate security measures into the development lifecycle.
• Data Security: Enhance data security by developing and implementing data encryption, access controls, data protection strategies and data policies. Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive user data.
• Compliance: Maintain and improve TaskRabbit's compliance with industry standards, with a particular focus on NIST, and GDPR guidelines. Develop and execute compliance strategies and processes, conducting regular assessments and audits.
• Incident Response: Lead incident response efforts in case of security breaches, including investigation, containment, and resolution. Develop and maintain an incident response plan to minimize the impact of security incidents. 
• Security Awareness: Promote a strong security culture within the organization. Conduct security training and awareness programs for employees, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Security Policy Development: Aligning with industry best practices and compliance requirements develop, update, and implement monitoring, reporting and preventing
• Risk Assessment: Identify and assess security risks and vulnerabilities, and work with cross-functional teams to mitigate these risks effectively.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with emerging security threats and technologies. Continuously improve TaskRabbit's security posture by implementing industry best practices and adopting new security measures.
• Develop and maintain Security KPIs, OKRs, roadmaps, and Security Strategy. Work with teams such as Legal, Data, Engineering, IT, Operations etc. to advocate for Security and align on planning. 
• Represent, educate, and be a champion for security
• Define strategy for building preventions and threat modeling from the ground up with the team

Your Areas Of Expertise:

• 7 years of proven experience in building, managing and mentoring security teams.
• Proven ability to build and develop security teams
• Strong background in developing and implementing security strategies and measured metrics, KPIs and performance.
• 5 years developing Security policies and standards company wide
• Extensive experience in establishing security frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure the organization's security maturity
• Demonstrated expertise in implementing and managing security technologies and solutions to protect against emerging threats
• Track record of successfully leading security initiatives and driving cultural change to prioritize security within the organization
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in promoting a security-first mindset
• Proactive approach to staying updated with the latest security trends and technologies, ensuring continuous improvement and adaptation to evolving threats.
• Experience building out a mature security program aligning to industry best practices and standards
• Familiarity with NIST guidelines and experience with regulatory compliance.
• Deep knowledge of data security, encryption, access controls, and secure coding practices.
• Experience with incident response and crisis management.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) are preferred but not required.

Compensation & Benefits: 

At Taskrabbit, our approach to compensation is designed to be competitive, transparent and equitable.  total compensation consists of base pay bonus benefits perks.

The base pay range for this position is $142,000-$197,000. This range is representative of base pay only, and does not include any other total cash compensation amounts, such as company bonus or benefits. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above, and will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, geography, and level.