Security and Privacy Lead at Braintrust

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, AI, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

6+ years of experience in information security, privacy, or compliance roles at a fast-growing startup
Experience with frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR
Familiarity with monitoring and compliance tools (e.g., Vanta, Drata, or similar)
Strong understanding of enterprise customer security expectations and documentation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences
A proactive, ownership-oriented mindset - thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building processes from the ground up, and enjoys wearing multiple hats

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain company-wide security and privacy policies
Manage Braintrust’s compliance certifications (SOC 2 and others as needed)
Partner with legal and operations to ensure alignment with GDPR, CCPA, and global data protection standards
Lead responses to customer security and privacy inquiries
Oversee continuous security monitoring tools (e.g., Vanta) and coordinate remediation
Conduct periodic risk assessments and support penetration testing and vendor audits
Establish metrics, dashboards, and reporting to track security posture
Own the incident response process and ensure clear communication across teams
Advise on access management, encryption standards, and data retention practices
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external data privacy and security matters
Support teams during enterprise due diligence and procurement processes

Skills

SOC 2

GDPR

CCPA

Vanta

security compliance

privacy policies

risk assessments

penetration testing

vendor audits

incident response

access management

encryption

data retention

Braintrust

Talent marketplace connecting tech professionals with businesses

About Braintrust

Braintrust connects highly skilled tech professionals with businesses looking for their expertise in a talent marketplace. The platform charges a low 15% fee, significantly less than traditional staffing agencies, allowing companies to maximize their budgets. Using advanced technology, Braintrust matches businesses with the top five candidates for their projects within 48 hours, streamlining the hiring process. The goal is to create a transparent and efficient platform that benefits both businesses and tech professionals.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$125.5MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Consulting, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Competitive salary and equity

Phone/Internet Stipend

Risks

Increased competition from blockchain-based platforms could erode Braintrust's market share.

Cryptocurrency market volatility may impact the value of BTRST tokens and user satisfaction.

Regulatory scrutiny on blockchain transactions could pose compliance challenges for Braintrust.

Differentiation

Braintrust offers a blockchain-powered freelancer marketplace, reducing costs by eliminating middlemen.

The platform charges a flat 10% project fee, allowing talent to keep 100% revenue.

Braintrust's AI matches businesses with top professionals within 48 hours, streamlining hiring.

Upsides

AI-driven recruitment tools like AIR align with growing trends in hiring technology.

Crypto payment integration enhances Braintrust's appeal in the freelance marketplace.

Partnership with Behance expands Braintrust's reach in the creative community.

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