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About the Role
The Director of Security and Compliance is a strategic, highly technical leader responsible for designing, scaling, and overseeing global information security and regulatory compliance programs. This role bridges the gap between technical security engineering, legal requirements, and business operations, defining security posture and leading GRC initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategy, implementation, and continuous monitoring of core security frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, HIPAA).
- Ensure corporate compliance with global data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA) in partnership with Legal counsel.
- Design and execute enterprise risk assessment programs, identify vulnerabilities, prioritize risks, and collaborate on remediation plans.
- Draft, update, and enforce company-wide information security policies and procedures.
- Partner with IT Infrastructure to monitor infrastructure security, access controls (IAM), and data encryption protocols.
- Serve as a key leader on the Incident Response Team, orchestrating investigations, mitigation efforts, and disclosures.
- Oversee the security vetting process for vendors, software tools, and supply chain partners.
- Manage all external and internal security audits, coordinate evidence collection, and manage auditor relationships.
- Act as the company's security posture representative for enterprise clients, reviewing questionnaires and participating in calls.
- Translate technical data into concise business metrics for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
- Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of security analysts and compliance professionals.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training programs to foster a culture of vigilance.
Requirements
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in information security, risk management, or compliance roles.
- At least 5 years in a dedicated leadership or managerial capacity.
- Strong familiarity with AWS or similar cloud environments.
- Strong familiarity with modern compliance automation platforms (e.g., Vanta, Drata, Anecdotes).
- Proven experience in successfully achieving and maintaining certifications such as SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 from the ground up.
- One or more relevant industry certifications are highly preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or CIPP).
- Superb verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical details to engineers and corporate risk to a non-technical board.
Skills
- Information Security
- Risk Management
- Compliance
- GRC Strategy
- Framework Management (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, HIPAA)
- Data Privacy Regulations (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA)
- Risk Assessment
- Policy Development
- Security Operations
- IAM
- Data Encryption
- Incident Response
- Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)
- Audit Management
- Customer & Sales Enablement
- Executive Reporting
- Team Leadership
- Security Training
- AWS
- Compliance Automation Platforms
- Communication
Location
- California
- San Francisco Bay Area
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Director
- Leadership
- Managerial
Education Level
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
Salary/Compensations
- $251,263—$265,592 USD
Benefits
- Bonus
- Equity
- Generous benefits package
About the Company
- Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as “writing” DNA, using a unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform that provides precision at a scale otherwise unavailable.
- The company serves people changing the world in fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals, and data storage.
Equal Opportunity
- Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law.