Information Security & Compliance Leader

Who is Recruiting from Scratch: Recruiting from Scratch is a specialized talent firm dedicated to helping companies build exceptional teams. We partner closely with our clients to deeply understand their needs, then connect them with top-tier candidates who are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for the company’s culture and vision. Our mission is simple: place the best people in the right roles to drive long-term success for both clients and candidates. https://www.recruitingfromscratch.com/Title of Role: Information Security & Compliance LeaderLocation: New York, NY (preferred) / London, UK / Denver, COCompany Stage of Funding: Early-Stage / High-Growth (~$20M+ raised)Office Type: Hybrid (3–4 days/week in office)Salary: $155,000 – $246,000 + EquityCompany DescriptionOur client is a rapidly scaling AI company building mission-critical software for enterprise and defense organizations. Founded by experienced engineers from top-tier technology companies, they develop AI-powered applications that enable organizations to operate with greater speed, efficiency, and decision-making capability.The company has experienced significant growth and is expanding its leadership team to support increasing customer demand and regulatory complexity. As they scale globally, security and compliance are becoming central to both product development and customer trust.What You Will DoOwn and evolve the company’s security and compliance programs across frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and CMMCDesign and implement scalable security architecture across cloud-native and AI-driven systemsPartner closely with engineering and product teams to embed security into platform design and developmentLead third-party risk assessments, audits, and customer security reviewsEstablish governance for AI systems, SaaS tools, and data handling practicesDefine access control strategies, identity management, and data isolation across systemsOwn incident response, security awareness, and business continuity programsServe as the internal and external face of the company’s security posture with customers, auditors, and stakeholdersBuild the foundation for a future security and compliance teamIdeal Candidate Background6–10+ years of experience in information security, compliance, or security engineeringExperience building and scaling security/compliance programs from the ground upStrong knowledge of multiple compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, CMMC)Experience working closely with engineering teams on security architecture and system designFamiliarity with cloud-native platforms and security best practicesExperience operating GRC tools (e.g., Vanta, Drata, or similar)Ability to operate as an individual contributor with high autonomyStrong communication skills with the ability to represent security programs to external stakeholdersPreferredExperience in high-growth startups or scaling technology companiesBackground in AI, SaaS, or enterprise software environmentsExperience with security architecture for multi-tenant systemsFamiliarity with identity and access management systems (e.g., Okta, SSO)Exposure to defense, regulated industries, or global compliance environmentsStrong academic or career trajectory signalsCompensation and BenefitsCompetitive base salary: $155,000 – $246,000Meaningful equity in a high-growth companyHybrid work flexibility across major hubs (NYC preferred)Opportunity to build and lead the security function from the ground upHigh ownership and direct collaboration with leadershipExposure to complex, high-impact AI and enterprise systemsThis is a high-impact role for a security leader who wants to define and scale security and compliance in a fast-growing AI company, with direct influence on both product architecture and customer trust.