BetterHelp
Mental Health Care
HeadofSecurityEngineering
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“Head of Security Engineering at BetterHelp. Skills: Offensive Security, Security Engineering, Red Team Operations. Lead security engineering strategy. Operate with attacker mindset”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver measurable security outcomes
Industry & Context.
Proactively identifying vulnerabilities; Strengthening defenses
Travel to San Jose, CA office up to three times per year, One company-wide offsite
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of security leadership experience, 10+ years of experience in security engineering background in offensive security (red team, penetration testing, or bug bounty), Deep understanding of how modern systems are attacked, and how to defend against them, Experience working across or leading Red team, Blue team / SecOps, or Application Security, Experience setting strategy, managing roadmaps, and delivering measurable security outcomes across multiple teams, Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on, Experience working in fast-paced environments with frequent releases, communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Nice to Have
Experience with AI/ML security or emerging attack vectors, Experience working with PHI/PII, Experience operating in environments with high regulatory, privacy, or customer trust requirements, Experience building and operating security programs for large-scale cloud, distributed systems, or consumer platforms, Experience partnering with GRC teams
What You'll Do.
Lead security engineering strategy
Operate with attacker mindset
Identify vulnerabilities
Direct red team capabilities
Strengthen vulnerability management
Build offensive security tooling
Address emerging threats
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with Engineering; Collaborate in person
Communication Scope
Communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Managing roadmaps
Full Job Description
Who are we and why should you join us? BetterHelp is on a mission to remove the traditional barriers to therapy and make mental health care more accessible to everyone. Founded in 2013, we are now the world’s largest online therapy service, providing affordable and convenient therapy across the globe. Our network of over 30,000 licensed therapists has helped millions of people take ownership of their mental health and change their lives forever. And we’re not stopping there – as the unmet need for mental health services continues to grow, BetterHelp is committed to being part of the solution. As the Head of Security at BetterHelp, you’ll join a diverse team of licensed clinicians, engineers, product pros, creatives, marketers, and business leaders who share a passion for expanding access to therapy. And as a mental health company, we take employee mental health just as seriously as we do our mission. We deeply invest in our team’s well-being and professional development, because we know that business and individual growth go hand-in-hand. At BetterHelp, you’ll carve your own path, make an immediate impact, and be challenged every day – with a supportive community behind you the whole way. What are we looking for? BetterHelp is seeking a highly technical Head of Security Engineering to lead our security strategy with a strong emphasis on offensive security and attacker mindset. This role will anchor our security organization in a red team–first approach, proactively identifying vulnerabilities and strengthening our defenses before they can be exploited. In addition to leading offensive security, you will provide oversight and strategic direction across Security Operations (blue team) and Application Security, ensuring a cohesive and effective security posture. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and can balance deep technical work with broader organizational impact. What will you do? Lead BetterHelp’s security engine
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