Remote Chief Security Architect

Description:

• LastPass is seeking a Chief Security Architect to lead the Trust & Security team.
• The role involves driving secure architecture modernization from both product and enterprise perspectives.
• Responsibilities include standardizing security requirements, ensuring alignment with policies, and protecting customers, employees, infrastructure, and operations.
• The Chief Security Architect will define and evolve the strategic vision for security architecture and create a roadmap for Secure-by-Design initiatives.
• The position requires establishing standards and design patterns, prioritizing investments, and supporting budgeting cycles to align initiatives with business goals.
• The role includes leading, mentoring, and growing the security architecture team.
• Candidates should have extensive leadership experience across multiple security domains and a holistic, business-driven perspective on security architecture.
• Collaboration with various technical and business stakeholders is essential to ensure effective security solutions.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have leadership experience, ideally at the Director level or higher, across multiple security domains.
• Experience operating a certified or certifiable management system is required.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills are necessary for clear interactions.
• Strong writing and documentation skills are essential for maintaining comprehensive records.
• The ability to work independently with exceptional initiative, planning, and organizational skills is required.
• Candidates should be skilled in translating complex technical concepts into understandable terms for all stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and a collaborative mindset are important for promoting teamwork.
• Prior experience with American federal and state security standards, such as StateRAMP or FedRAMP, is desirable but not mandatory.

Benefits:

• LastPass offers a competitive compensation package, with a typical base pay range of USD $180,000 to $200,000 per year based on geographic market and experience.
• The company promotes a high-growth, collaborative environment with inclusive teams.
• Employees enjoy a remote-first culture and flexible paid time off policies, including monthly self-care days and volunteering days.
• Generous parental leave and comprehensive health coverage, including dependents, are provided.
• Support for home office setup is available.
• LastPass families can receive a free account for up to 5 members.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities are encouraged.