Lead BetterHelp’s security engineering strategy, with offensive security as the foundation
Operate with a red team / attacker mindset, identifying vulnerabilities across applications, infrastructure, and internal systems
Direct and evolve the company’s red team capabilities, including penetration testing, code review, and vulnerability discovery
Provide oversight and guidance across:
Partner closely with Engineering to embed security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Strengthen processes around vulnerability management, detection, and response
Build and improve offensive security tooling and capabilities, complementing external programs like Bugcrowd
Help reduce technical debt and improve system resilience through proactive security practices
Identify and address emerging threats, including AI security risks
Mentor and guide a strong team, setting a high bar for technical rigor and impact

5+ years of security leadership experience
10+ years of experience in security engineering
Strong background in offensive security (red team, penetration testing, or bug bounty)
Deep understanding of how modern systems are attacked, and how to defend against them
Experience working across or leading Red team, Blue team / SecOps, or Application Security
Experience setting strategy, managing roadmaps, and delivering measurable security outcomes across multiple teams.
Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
Experience working in fast-paced environments with frequent releases
Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Head of Security Engineering

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