Security Lead
authlete· Engineering
About this role
Location: Japan Remote
We’re a startup of around 40 people building a platform used by large digital banks and regulated industries. Our stack runs entirely on Google Cloud (GCP) with strict uptime, data protection, and compliance requirements.
We’re hiring our first dedicated security role to take ownership of our security posture, improve secure engineering practices, and set up a lean security operations function.
What You’ll Do
This is a hands-on role. You’ll:
- Improve security across the stack, covering secure coding, secrets and key management, and overall infrastructure hardening
- Set up and maintain security monitoring on GCP, with automated detection and response where practical
- Integrate security into CI/CD and infrastructure, including vulnerability scanning and IaC checks
- Triage inbound vulnerability reports, determine validity, coordinate fixes, and handle communication
- Manage penetration testing, drive remediation, and coordinate with external security vendors such as pen testers and auditors
- Lead security aspects of incident response, including investigations, documentation, and working with customers or regulators when needed
- Support ISO27001, SOC2 and similar controls and audits with engineering and compliance teams
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in cloud security (GCP preferred), IAM, Kubernetes, and securing infrastructure
- Solid application security background: secure coding, vulnerability management, integrating security into CI/CD
- Incident response experience, working with detection tools or managing investigations
- Comfortable handling both technical security work (code, Terraform, GCP configs) and external conversations with customers or auditors
- Familiarity with ISO27001, SOC2, or similar audits is helpful
Why Join Us
- Directly manage security for a platform used by large financial and regulated customers
- Work closely with founders, engineering, and customers
- Modern, cloud-native environment without unnecessary overhead
- Competitive pay and flexibility
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Security Lead position at authlete?
The salary for this Security Lead role at authlete is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Security Lead job at authlete remote?
Yes, this Security Lead position at authlete is remote, with team members based in Japan, Remote. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Security Lead role at authlete full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Security Lead role in the Engineering department at authlete.
Which team or department does the Security Lead at authlete belong to?
This Security Lead position is part of the Engineering department at authlete. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Security Lead position at authlete?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to authlete's official application portal hosted on bamboohr where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Security Lead job at authlete posted?
This Security Lead position at authlete was posted on Jun 30, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Security Lead
authlete
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