Blueflame AI · 1 week ago
Head of Information Security & Privacy
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$119K/yr - $207K/yr
5+ years expBlueflame AI is a fast-growing SaaS company that focuses on security and trust in handling sensitive data. They are seeking a Head of Information Security & Privacy to design and implement a robust security and privacy program while ensuring compliance with global regulations and maintaining key certifications.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Financial ServicesSoftware
Responsibilities
Own and evolve the information security management system, maintaining SOC 2 Type II and leading the path to ISO 27001 certification
Implement and monitor security controls across AWS, including IAM, KMS, networking, and logging
Partner with engineering to embed security in the SDLC: threat modelling, secure coding, vulnerability management, and DevSecOps practices
Lead risk assessments, incident response, and vendor security reviews, ensuring timely and pragmatic remediation
Maintain and continuously improve security and privacy policies, aligning them with global regulations and client requirements
Support privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA, and similar), including data mapping, retention, and cross-border transfer considerations
Oversee security reviews and due-diligence requests from clients, auditors, and partners
Stay ahead of emerging threats and regulatory changes, translating them into actionable guidance
Champion security awareness and training across the company
Qualification
Required
5–8 years' experience in information security, cloud security, or risk management, ideally within a SaaS environment
Solid knowledge of AWS security architecture and best practices
Experience embedding controls into a modern SDLC (e.g., CI/CD, GitHub Actions, IaC)
Working understanding of privacy and data protection frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
Familiarity with generative AI / LLM architectures and associated security and data-governance risks
Strong communicator who can explain complex security issues in plain business terms
Commercial and pragmatic mindset — able to balance protection with agility
Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a fast-moving environment
Preferred
Relevant certifications (AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Implementer, CIPP/E) a plus
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
A retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Other employee benefits
Company
Blueflame AI
BlueFlame AI is an artificial intelligence for alternative investment managers.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$5M2025-07-23Acquired
2024-06-25Series A· $5M
Leadership Team
Edward Chu
Chief Technology Officer at Blueflame AI | Data and Intelligence @ Datasite
Eric Levenson
Head of Sales
Recent News
The European Financial Review
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