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Executive Director, Security Privacy & Compliance

Phenom

Phenom

Compliance / Regulatory
Ambler, PA, USA
USD 180k-220k / year
Posted on Jun 27, 2025
Job Requirements

At Phenom, our purpose is to help a billion people find the right work through our AI-powered talent experience platform. We are redefining the HR tech space by providing innovative solutions that enable companies to recruit, develop, and manage their employees more effectively. As a rapidly growing global organization with over 1,500 employees across 6 countries, we foster a culture of creativity and continuous innovation. We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and curious Executive Director, Security Privacy & Compliance. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of software security, data privacy, information security, application security, and regulatory standards for a SaaS platform.


What you'll do

In this role, you will manage security programs, refine the current landscape and supervise the security & compliance team. You will also educate our employees and customers on Phenom’s security framework.


  • Perform continuous development, manage, and execute the information security and compliance program, the training program, and the internal and customer vulnerability management program
  • Ensure Phenom’s security and compliance program is effective, efficient, and remains updated.
  • Manage the Information Security and Compliance team
  • Monitor security threat and risk management feeds for concerns; evaluate coordination options, determine trusted personnel and perform remediation as necessary
  • Monitor internal communication channels for indicators of security events or actions which have a possible security ramification, also enforce policy and procedure adherence
  • Manage FedRAMP program and update FedRAMP assessment and authorization documents
  • Manage assessments: SOC2, ISO, FedRAMP, NIST, etc.
  • Troubleshoot vulnerability scans
  • Address customer security survey requirements
  • Work with Sales Team – be the Lead in assisting regarding security & privacy
  • RFP & Proposals – contribute to technical sections of the RFPs and Proposals
  • Able to run application scans for various Phenom applications and work with development to remediate vulnerabilities
  • Completing risk assessments
  • Conduct Manual Pen Testing on complex applications
  • Apply ethical hacking standards to proactively identify issues
  • Perform periodic third-party Risk Assessments
  • Perform Internal Audits
  • Assist in regulatory accreditation processes

What you've done

  • 8+ years of experience in an information security role
  • Strong understanding of security tools, technologies, and policies
  • Strong Application Security background
  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of information risk concepts and principles as a means of relating business needs to security controls
  • Experience with compliance audits such as FedRAMP/FISMA and SOC 2/ISO
  • Experience with SSAE-18/SOC 2 and familiarity with ISO control mapping
  • Familiarity with security architecture and operational principles
  • Solid understanding of network protocols
  • Good understanding of GDPR, CCPA, Russia Data Privacy, and other global privacy regulations
  • Prior experience in working with C-level individuals on the client's side
  • Prior experience in application development (including Mobile) and SDLC processes is preferred
  • Professional ethical hacking experience using one or more of the following tools: Fortify On-Demand, Tenable IO, SOAPUI, HIDS, and NIDS, DLP Solutions
  • Preferred Certifications (not required) – CISA, Certified Ethical Hacker, others in-app security and/or data privacy domain
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to positively influence and motivate teams
  • Ability to work in a fast pace environment with minimal supervision

Salary


  • Expected salary range $180,000 - $220,000

Please note the Salary range is subject to change in the future in accordance with Phenom’s policies


Benefits

  • We want you to be your best self and to pursue your passions!
  • Health and wellness benefits/programs to support holistic employee health
  • Flexible hours and working schedules, as well as parental leave for new parents
  • Growing organization with career pathing and development opportunities
  • Tons of perks and extras in every location for all Phenoms!




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