Vice President, Security - Palo Alto, CA, United States - Navan

Description

Location: Palo Alto, CA or San Francisco, CA

Department: Security

The Vice President of Security is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and management of the organization's security vision, strategy, and programs. This executive role involves overseeing the protection of all assets, information, and personnel from potential threats. The VP of Security will work closely with other executive team members to ensure a comprehensive security posture that aligns with the organization's objectives.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies and policies to protect the organization's assets, including product, platform, digital and human resources.
• Lead the security team in the identification, development, implementation, and maintenance of security processes and initiatives to reduce risks, respond to incidents, and limit exposure to liability in all areas of financial, product and personal risk.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external parties to ensure that the organization receives timely information about security threats and trends.
• Conduct and oversee regular security assessments, audits, and risk analyses to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the budget for security operations and ensure the efficient allocation of resources.
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance in assessing and evaluating security risks and response strategies.
• Serve as the key point of contact for all security-related issues, including crisis management and incident response planning and execution.
• Foster a culture of security awareness within the organization through the development and delivery of security training programs for employees.
• Stay abreast of the latest security technologies, systems, and practices to enhance the security infrastructure of the organization.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Security Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in security management roles, with a proven track record of developing and implementing effective security policies and programs.
• Strong understanding of information security principles and practices, including access control systems, product security, network security, incident response, and risk management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with senior management, external partners, and law enforcement agencies.
• Professional security certification (e.g., CPP, PSP, CISSP) is preferred.
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills to assess risks and devise actionable plans to mitigate them.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and guide the security team and foster a culture of security awareness.
• Excellent communication skills for effectively conveying information to stakeholders at all levels.
• Crisis management and incident response skills to handle security incidents effectively.

Pay Range

$255,000 — $415,000 USD

Navan is the all-in-one super app that makes travel easy so you can focus on being there, not getting there. Say goodbye to spending hours on the phone trying to change your flight or saving stacks of receipts to manually input expenses. From EAs and finance teams to travel managers and employees, Navan empowers people to focus on the things that matter most to them — all while providing companies with real-time visibility, savings, and control.

Navan's investors include visionaries like Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Ventures, Greenoaks, Zeev Ventures, and entrepreneurs Lee Fixel, Adam Bain, and Elad Gil. In Oct 2022, Navan announced its Series G upround at a post-money valuation of $9.2B to help accelerate future growth plans.

In April 2023, Navan expanded in the Indian market with the acquisition of Tripeur, a modern, people-centric corporate travel and expense management company. The group's fifth acquisition in under two years, Tripeur joined the Navan Group alongside Spanish meetings and events specialists, Atlanta Events & Corporate Travel Consultants; Berlin-based modern travel management company, Comtravo; leading Scandinavian travel agency Resia AB; and London-based high-touch TMC, Reed & Mackay.

At Navan, we're never satisfied with the status quo, and we know breakthrough ideas come from diverse perspectives. We are committed to cultivating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the customers we serve while fostering leadership and innovation. All voices are valued here and you'll have the resources, tools, and training you'll need to do the best work of your life.

We realize benefits are important as they support keeping you at your best at all times. Our benefits are here for you if you get sick or hurt, help you save for now and later, encourage you to take time off work and travel, and provide perks specific to being a Navan employee both in and out of the office.

Workplace Policy

Navan believes in the value of in-person connections, whether that is sitting down to have lunch with one another, taking a walking 1:1, or collaborating in a room together. The connections forged through face-to-face interactions improves company culture and drives business results. Navan invests in global office spaces — in the US , Germany , France , Spain, and the UK , among others — that feel welcoming and offers perks such as lunches and happy hours to create a strong team environment to help you do your best work. We operate on a hybrid working model, which we define as three days a week in-office. Please expect this policy for all roles that are tied to an office.

Navan is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based solely on merit. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We prohibit any such discrimination or harassment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring.

Accommodations

Navan complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law. Navan will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability in connection with applications for employment as required by law.

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