Head of Security

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About the Role

At Linear, we are on a mission to bring magic back to software. To empower product teams to do their best work, we are building an issue tracking and project management tool that combines UI elegance with world-class performance.

We're looking for a Head of Security who will lead and own security initiatives across the company. The right candidate has a builder mentality with a strong InfraSec background, and pragmatic approach to proactively improving our security posture. You can expect close collaboration with our product engineering, infrastructure team, and customers facing teams as you lay the groundwork for the function. You'll report directly to our Co-Founder and will have the responsibility to build out the function over time.

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive security strategy and roadmap aligned with Linear's business objectives
Lead security incident response planning and execution
Implement and manage security controls across our infrastructure and applications
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing
Train and educate teams on security best practices and awareness
Stay up-to-date with emerging threats and security technologies
Work closely with engineering teams to ensure security is integrated into our development lifecycle
Develop and maintain security documentation and policies
Establish and track security metrics to measure effectiveness
Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure regulatory requirements are met

Requirements

5+ years of experience in information security with a strong focus on infrastructure and application security
Deep understanding of cloud security principles (AWS/GCP)
Experience implementing security controls and monitoring systems
Strong knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO, etc.)
Excellent communication skills to explain complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience with security tooling and automation
Background in software development or infrastructure engineering
Ability to balance security needs with business objectives

Nice to Have

Experience working with startups or high-growth companies
Knowledge of compliance requirements (SOC2, GDPR, etc.)
Experience building and leading security teams
Contributions to open-source security projects or research
Public speaking or technical writing experience in security topics

Why Join Us?

Remote-First Culture: Work from anywhere with flexible hours
Competitive Compensation: Market-competitive salary and equity
Equipment Allowance: Company-provided laptop plus home office stipend
Generous Time Off: 24 days of annual vacation plus unlimited sick days
Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive health insurance coverage
Growth & Development: Access to learning resources and conferences

Please note: We are an equal opportunity employer and remote-only company. At this time, we can support hiring within the US and most EU time zones.