Head of Privacy and Information Security

at  Athennian

Athennian increases trust in business. Our products help legal, finance, and tax teams be transaction and audit-ready by organizing business entity and corporate structure information. Over 370,000 business entities in almost every country are managed on Athennian to automate workflows for ownership, company secretarial, governance, tax, and compliance.
We are seeking a Head of Privacy and Information Security to join our Engineering Technology team in a full-time, permanent capacity. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, DevOps, and Infrastructure, the Head of Privacy and Information Security will play a key role in shaping a culture of privacy-first principles and data security, ensuring Athennian complies with evolving privacy regulations while strengthening its overall security posture through robust policies, technical controls, and educational initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: 7+ years in information security, data protection, and privacy roles.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS) and experience securing hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud).
• Security Solutions: Hands-on experience managing security solutions such as SIEM, EDR, firewalls, IPS/IDS, and encryption.
• Privacy Frameworks: In-depth knowledge of data protection regulations and standards (GDPR, SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST 800-171).
• Certifications: Industry-recognized certifications (CISSP, CIPP, CISA, Certified Ethical Hacker, CompTIA Security+) are preferred.
• Incident Management: Proven experience in incident response, management, and root cause analysis.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to conduct privacy and security risk assessments and analyze network traffic, system alerts, and data logs for trends.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent ability to convey complex privacy and security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Autonomy and Organization: Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and manage multiple projects concurrently.

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