Head of Security

Tatari is on a mission to revolutionize TV advertising. Founded in 2016 to help transform the antiquated world of TV advertising through the intelligent application of AI and machine learning, Tatari helps some of the world’s fastest growing brands including Chime, Calm, Tecovas, Manscaped, Saatva, and Liquid I.V., reach their customers using linear and streaming TV ads. Our platform combines sophisticated media buying with proprietary analytics to turn TV advertising into an automated, digital-like experience, enabling businesses of any size to advertise on TV. We’re a late-stage AdTech company with strong internal alignment on security, a recently attained SOC 2 Type II attestation, and a clear mandate to mature our security and privacy posture. We’re looking for the right leader to make it happen. The Role You’ll lead our existing Security Engineering team, reporting to the SVP of Engineering and work closely with Engineering leadership to develop a deep understanding of our AWS-based SaaS platform and operational environment, then build and execute the roadmap to meet, and exceed, industry security standards. This is a hands‑on leadership role of a small but talented Security team. You’ll set strategy, grow your team, and drive hands‑on technical execution when necessary. Responsibilities Build and execute Tatari's security roadmap across application, infrastructure, and corporate security Own incident response end-to-end (detection, containment, communication, post-mortem), and serve as the Security representative to executives Own detection and monitoring across our AWS environment Run our risk management program (intake, triage, acceptance, reporting), ensuring leadership receives clear and actionable visibility into our risk posture Lead our Security Policy Advisory Group and develop internal policies, external‑facing documentation, and security training Partner with Legal on our privacy program as it evolves to meet AdTech‑specific obligations (CCPA and other US state privacy laws) Partner with Engineering teams to enable seamless integration of security best practices throughout the development lifecycle Own customer‑facing security: questionnaires, due diligence, compliance attestations, and security review calls Report up to exec staff and board on posture, incidents, and program maturity Manage relationships with external cybersecurity vendors Qualifications Meaningful time leading information security teams at a high‑growth SaaS company Strong AWS and Kubernetes security expertise (IAM, networking, data protection, and threat detection)Led incident response, including stakeholder communication and post‑mortems Built or significantly scaled a security risk management program Track record of hiring, developing, and retaining security engineers Broad knowledge across application, infrastructure, and corporate security, with deep expertise in multiple areas Succeeded in leading security programs through SOC 2 and additional frameworks Hands‑on use of AI in security workflows (threat detection, vulnerability management, security automation), including working knowledge of how LLMs introduce new attack surfaces Industry‑recognized security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) are a plus Total compensation ($200,000-$250,000) Equity compensation Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents 401K, FSA, and commuter benefits

• 150 monthly spending account
• 1,000 annual continued education benefit
• 500 Newbie Productivity Perk

Unlimited PTO and sick days Monthly Company Wellness Day Off Snacks, drinks, and catered lunches at the office Team building events Hybrid RTO of 2 days per week in office At Tatari, we believe in the importance of cultivating teams with diverse backgrounds and offering equal opportunities to all. We strive to create a welcoming, inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and diversity is celebrated. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tatari