Overview
As LILT’s first Head of Security, you’ll build and lead our information security function from the ground up. This high-impact executive role sets our security vision, drives compliance with global and federal standards, and serves as the hub for all internal and external security matters. You will partner with Engineering, Legal, Go-to-Market, People, IT, and other teams to ensure our platform and operations meet the highest levels of security assurance while enabling rapid enterprise growth.
This role is based in Washington, D.C., with a hybrid schedule (Mon–Wed in-office).
What You’ll Do
- Own the company-wide security strategy, roadmap, and execution
- Lead initiatives to achieve and maintain key certifications and regulatory compliance, including :
HITRUST
ISO 27001Federal regimes such as CMMC Level 2, NIST 800-171, and FedRAMP ModerateEmerging AI compliance regimes and standardsServe as the central point of contact for all security-related inquiries, including :Customer security questionnaires and enterprise procurement processes
Vendor risk assessments and ongoing monitoringInternal audits, tabletop exercises, and risk management activitiesPartner with Engineering on secure architecture, incident response, vulnerability management, and encryption / identity controlsCollaborate closely with Legal, People, Finance, and Operations on risk management, compliance, contracts, and enterprise governanceProficiency with common industry tools such as Drata / Vanta, Datadog, Wiz, Google Cloud Platform, and related security technologiesManage security operations under tight budgets and aggressive timelinesRepresent LILT externally with customers, regulators, and auditors as our senior-most security leaderDrive company-wide security awareness and training initiativesAbout You
Experienced security leader with 10+ years in information security, including at least 5 years in senior management or a CISO-equivalent roleDemonstrated success in achieving certifications such as ISO 27001, HITRUST, or FedRAMPStrong working knowledge of federal and enterprise compliance regimes (CMMC, NIST, FedRAMP, HIPAA, GDPR)Background working with regulated industries such as government, healthcare, or financial servicesSkilled at collaborating across Engineering, Legal, Go-to-Market, People, Finance, and Operations to align security with business needsComfortable managing budgets, vendor relationships, and certification timelines in resource-constrained environmentsExceptional communicator who can translate technical risks for executives, customers, and regulatorsMission-driven leader excited to build a modern, scalable, enterprise-grade security programNice-to-Have Qualifications
CISSP, CISM, CCISO, or related certificationsPrior experience as the first CISO in a scaling SaaS or AI / ML companyLegal (JD) or engineering / technical backgroundEEO & Privacy
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