We're quickly growing and super excited for you to join us!
About Topsort
At Topsort, we believe in the mission of democratizing the secret technologies of the walled gardens and creating a privacy-first cookie-free world of clean advertising with modern tech, friendly products, and AI. We believe in making advertising intuitive, intelligent, and genuinely cool, without any of the creepy ads or cookie-obsession (well, maybe just the chocolate ones). In a rapidly changing industry, we're on a mission to democratize monetization access for all and ensure that advertising doesn't leave any brand or seller feeling confused or overwhelmed
Today, Topsort has 5 major hubs worldwide, and employees in 13+ countries, including Menlo Park, Boston, Santiago Chile, Sao Paulo Brazil, Barcelona Spain, and Sydney Australia. We are a truly global company that was born in the pandemic that's had rapid growth since out of a genius product, a customer-first mentality, and a hardworking team of talented individuals. Since our founding in 2021, we've gained customers in retail, marketplaces, and delivery apps in 40+ countries andquickly approaching the #1 position in the industry.
Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment? Do you like seeing your work create real-time impact, being part of a rocket ship from the very beginning? Let's do the unimaginable - let's make ads clean and cool again, with AI and modern technology.
What it's like to work at Topsort
About the Role :
We are looking for an experienced IT professional and Information Security Officer to join Topsort and help us build the next generation of privacy friendly advertising. In this role, you play a critical part in owning and building the security practices at Topsort and ensure compliance across audits, under guidlines such as SOC2II, ISO27001, GDPR etc.
You will :
Lead or contribute to programs / projects across cybersecurity, risk, compliance, and data privacy
Map and implement regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA / CPRA, HIPAA, PCI)
Design, implement, and maintain robust security controls and governance processes
Build strategic roadmaps to mature compliance, risk, and security posture
Manage audit readiness and remediation for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other regulatory certifications
Conduct security risk assessments and define mitigation plans
Coordinate across business, technical, compliance, risk, and audit teams to deliver solutions
Own customer-facing compliance responsibilities, including RFPs and security questionnaires
Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Customer Success, Leadership) to address client concerns
Oversee secure cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Google Workspace)
Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Kubernetes to manage infrastructure securely
Administer access / security tools such as Bitwarden, AWS IAM, Retool, and Slack
Provide responsive and proactive support for internal IT / security resources
Apply cost-effective decision-making to optimize IT and security resource allocation
What (we think) you need to be successful â?? but we're open to outliers too :
Hungry, humble, and smart â?? with a strong sense of ownership
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
2+ years of relevant experience in security, compliance, or risk management
Demonstrated ability to deliver in cross-functional environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in client-facing situations
Experience completing security / compliance sections of RFPs and customer questionnaires
Hands-on experience with cloud security (AWS, GCP) and infrastructure tools (Kubernetes, IaC)
Familiarity with industry frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, COSO)
What We Value
At Topsort, we seek professionals who embody the following qualities to drive our mission forward :
Professionals who are not content with superficial answers and dive deeply into the details to uncover root causes and optimal solutions.
A low need for individual recognition, always prioritizing collective results over personal credit.
Exceptional ability to tackle open-ended problems in unstructured environments, turning chaos into structured innovation.
Willingness to learn, mentor, lead, and follow as the situation demands, fostering growth at all levels.
A disproportionate sense of urgency in execution, while keeping scalability and the creation of replicable processes in mind to ensure long-term success.
Genuinely curious individuals who can quickly learn difficult concepts and apply them effectively.
Do you sound like the right fit? Let's dive right in!
It Officer • Boston, MA, US