Information Security, Director at Panorama Education

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

EdTech, K-12 EducationIndustries

Requirements

3+ years of experience in information security roles

Responsibilities

Own and evolve Panorama’s security program, ensuring high standards across compliance, vendor and tool reviews, secure operational practices, incident response, and documentation
Maintain and renew existing certifications, such as SOC 2 Type 2, while preparing for future certifications, including support for associated activities such as cyber insurance renewals, policy updates, audit evidence gathering, and internal assessments
Own Panorama’s security posture representation in client-facing materials such as RFPs, procurement checklists, and due diligence questionnaires—scaling up to lead more involved efforts such as third-party penetration testing when required by strategic accounts
Create and maintain clear, externally consumable summaries of our security practices, helping Sales and Client Success accelerate deals and retain client confidence
Equip senior leaders with a clear view of security posture and progress by synthesizing operational data—including KPIs—into briefings that support planning, prioritization, and investment decisions
Refine and execute processes for secure evaluation of new vendors, integrations, AI applications, browser extensions, and system-level tools—ensuring thoughtful adoption of tools while preserving a strong security posture
Guide Panorama’s secure and responsible use of AI, including product integrations, employee tools, and external messaging around security implications
Sustain Panorama’s strong international compliance posture, particularly around client-specific data residency requirements
Lead annual security awareness training and other internal enablement activities to promote a security-conscious culture and behavior across the organization
Continuously review and improve internal security policies and practices to stay aligned with client expectations, compliance standards, and industry best practices

Skills

Information Security

Security Program Management

Policy

Compliance

Risk Management

AI Security

Client Enablement

Panorama Education

Data analytics platform for educational institutions

About Panorama Education

Panorama Education provides a data analytics platform specifically designed for educational institutions, such as school districts and individual schools. The platform enables these institutions to collect and analyze various data related to student performance, including attendance, behavior, and grades. This analysis helps schools make informed decisions to better support their students. A distinctive feature of Panorama's platform is its emphasis on social-emotional learning (SEL), offering tools to measure students' SEL skills and understand their emotional well-being. Additionally, the platform includes tools for Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), which assist schools in providing tailored support to students. Panorama operates on a business-to-business model, selling its services to educational institutions, and is recognized for its professionalism and responsiveness in the education sector.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$94.9MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, EducationIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

2 weeks a year of office closure

Parental leave

Wellness reimbursements

Option grants

Professional development

Home office reimbursement

Medical, dental & vision

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Risks

Competition from SEL-focused companies like SEL Adventures may impact market share.

Integration challenges from Mesa Cloud acquisition could disrupt service delivery.

Reliance on third-party partnerships may expose Panorama to operational risks.

Differentiation

Panorama Education focuses on social-emotional learning, a growing priority in education.

The platform offers Multi-Tiered Systems of Support tools for student assistance.

Panorama's acquisition of Mesa Cloud adds graduation management capabilities to its offerings.

Upsides

Increased demand for SEL tools boosts Panorama's market potential.

Mesa Cloud acquisition enhances Panorama's platform with graduation management features.

Partnerships with school districts highlight Panorama's role in data-driven education.

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