Security & Compliance Manager
About The Position
Gradial is a Seattle-based startup enabling digital experiences at the speed of thought. We empower marketers and creatives to implement their ideas directly, with software that adapts over time. Our platform automates website and design system updates, large-scale migrations to new design systems, and continuous content optimization while adhering to company and product brands. Backed by world class investors, we’re looking to scale our platform and expand our team. At Gradial, we operate with extreme ownership, bias towards action and critical path planning. We tackle problems from first principles, question assumptions, and find creative solutions. If you want to take risks, work on groundbreaking technology, and see the direct impact of your work, Gradial is where you belong. Role Overview Gradial is hiring a Security & Compliance Manager to build and own our security and compliance program end to end including cloud infrastructure controls and audit readiness. You’ll architect secure systems, automate compliance workflows and ensure we’re compliant with frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR. This is a hands-on role for someone who can translate security principles into scalable systems and embed them into how we operate.
Requirements
- 4–8 years in security, DevSecOps, or GRC at a SaaS or cloud-native company.
- Deep understanding of cloud security (AWS & Azure), IAM, and infrastructure hardening.
- Hands-on experience with SOC 2 and ISO 27001 programs.
- Proficiency with modern security tools: scanners, endpoint protection, compliance platforms.
- Strong grasp of risk management, controls, and data privacy regulations.
- Excellent communicator with the ability to work across engineering, legal, and leadership teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with security-as-code or automated compliance workflows.
- Familiarity with AI/ML data protection or privacy-enhancing technologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead Gradial’s security and compliance program, owning controls, timelines, and cross-functional coordination.
- Serve as the technical lead for customer security reviews, audits, and due diligence, maintaining key documentation and artifacts.
- Evaluate, deploy, and manage security tooling (e.g., compliance automation, vulnerability management, secrets management).
- Own incident response: maintain runbooks, coordinate response, and lead postmortems.
- Build and run security training and awareness programs to strengthen internal security culture.
- Define and enforce data classification, retention, and privacy controls across internal and customer data flows.
- Develop a forward-looking roadmap to support new frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, FedRAMP, ISO 42001).
Benefits
- Gradial offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental & vision insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid time off, paid sick leave and other employee wellness programs.
- Competitive salary and meaningful equity
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
- Fast-paced environment with flexibility and ownership
- Real impact, zero bureaucracy
- A front-row seat to building category-defining AI infrastructure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
