Director of Security & IT Operations

<div> <h2 data-usually-unique-id="196558068355353518718789"><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8qz86znz71z1z65zv6z89zs2ez73zz90z2z88z9708z86z1z87z9ez87zmz89ztz78z">The Role</span></h2> </div> <div> <p>Pilot is looking for a <strong>Director of Security</strong> to establish a world-class security program that protects our customers’ financial data and ensures our internal systems remain secure and resilient. As an established and growing startup that serves thousands of customers, we handle highly sensitive financial information every day to deliver a high quality service to our customers. In this role, you will set the vision, define the strategy, and lead the execution of all things security—including application security, cybersecurity detection and response, corporate IT cloud infrastructure, and business technology systems. Your work will enable a secure, seamless financial experience for our customers and employees and uphold our commitment to trust and integrity.</p> <p>You’ll also collaborate closely with other executives to shape the future of security at Pilot. This is a unique opportunity to blend&nbsp;<strong>hands-on technical expertise</strong> with <strong>strategic leadership</strong>, building a culture of security from the ground up. We are looking for a passionate, experienced security professional who’s excited to jump in at all levels of the stack.</p> <p>If you’re passionate about safeguarding critical financial data and excited to grow and mentor a security function in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!</p> </div> <div> <h2 data-usually-unique-id="000123322567534341624770"><span class=" author-d-iz88z86z86za0dz67zz78zz78zz74zz68zjz80zz71z9iz90z8qz86znz71z1z65zv6z89zs2ez73zz90z2z88z9708z86z1z87z9ez87zmz89ztz78z">Key Responsibilities</span></h2> </div> <ul> <li><strong>Cloud, network, and hardware security roadmap &amp; strategy</strong></li> <ul> <li>Develop and implement an end-to-end security roadmap that aligns with Pilot’s priorities, risk profile, and compliance needs</li> <li>AI-specific security strategy and considerations</li> <li>Cybersecurity detection &amp; response</li> </ul> <li><strong>Hands-on security implementation</strong></li> <ul> <li>Oversee threat assessments, vulnerability scans, and remediation efforts across our cloud infrastructure and corporate IT systems.</li> <li>Oversee core security controls (e.g., MFA, SSO, endpoint protection, identity &amp; access management).</li> </ul> <li><strong>Compliance and customer trust</strong></li> <ul> <li>Ownership over security c