Head of IT & Security

About Beam:

Beam was founded in 2012 by three engineers who saw the opportunity to modernize the dental benefits industry using technology. The first product was the Beam Brush, which was one of the earliest examples of the Internet of Things in healthcare. Today, Beam Benefits is available in 40+ states and has expanded beyond dental.

Beam is now simplifying and modernizing a robust suite of ancillary employee benefits through an intuitive digital platform, self-service tools, AI-powered pricing, and support from Beam’s helpful representatives. This winning combination allows us to deliver a simple, smart, and wellness-focused experience for brokers, employers, and members.

Joining Beam Benefits Means:

Joining Beam Benefits means working in a complex and dynamic business that operates simultaneously across insurance, employee benefits, and technology. You’ll be supported and encouraged to improve every day while collaborating with a diversely skilled team.

Our energizing, committed, and fun work environment empowers you to take ownership of your subject matter and work. You’ll also join us in our mission to forever change the way people access benefits, all while embodying high character, emotional intelligence, and exceptional talent.

What We're Looking For:

Beam is a rapidly scaling business and we are looking for a Head of IT & Security to lead and scale our Program. The Head of IT & Security will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to define our strategic goals for enterprise security, application security, and IT, a roadmap to achieve these goals, and work with their team and stakeholders to execute. This is a remote-friendly position that can be located anywhere in North America.

What You Will Do:

• Set and at times, implement, the vision, strategy, and roadmaps for our Security and IT programs
• Drive and influence software and infrastructure security across the organization
• Collaborate with senior Engineering, Product, Legal Compliance, and other functional leaders to get buy-in into the strategy and roadmap
• Collaborate with external vendors and service providers to negotiate contracts and resolve issues
• Develop and execute an effective strategy to assess and mitigate risk, manage incidents, maintain continuity of operations and safeguard the company
• Prepare and report on our information security posture and status to Senior Management and the BoardMaintain a high level of subject matter expertise in cybersecurity/information security, cloud computing, IT operations, IT risk management, and IT internal audit, as well as supervisory expectations, industry practices, and emerging trends in those areas
• Build and scale diverse technical teams to execute on the roadmap
• Actively mentor current and future leaders and individual contributors in your group through effective 1:1s, thoughtful feedback, career growth planning, and performance reviews
• Own compensation, team design, hiring, and retention plan for your group in alignment with company-wide policies

What Skills Will Help You Be Successful:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, or other related field or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in a combination of risk management, information security, and application security engineering roles
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role in security
• Demonstrated experience with Application Security, DevOps, or Cloud Security functions as a leader or in a people management role
• Experience with cloud computing technologies, especially AWS (Amazon Web Services), with security commitments to customers and partners
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and Payment Card Industry/Data Security Standard Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Service Organization Control (SOC), and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Proven track record and experience in developing information security policies and procedures, as well as successfully executing programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate security and risk-related concepts to technical and non-technical audiences

Compensation and Benefits:

Beam offers a competitive base salary paired with an attractive variable compensation structure.

Employees benefit from performance-based bonuses and incentives, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance. Additionally, Beam provides a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible time off, and the opportunity to participate in the equity program.