
About Headway
Connecting clients to therapists who accept insurance
Key Highlights
- Facilitates over 600,000 appointments monthly
- Backed by $327M in funding from Accel and Google Ventures
- Operates in 16 states and the District of Columbia
- Headquartered in Tribeca, New York, with 1001+ employees
Headway is a mental healthcare marketplace that connects clients with therapists who accept insurance, addressing the accessibility and affordability of mental health services. With over 600,000 appointments facilitated each month, Headway operates across 16 states and the District of Columbia, back...
🎁 Benefits
Employees enjoy competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and flexible remote work arrangements, fostering a supportive work-life b...
🌟 Culture
Headway's culture is centered around making mental healthcare accessible and affordable, with a strong focus on innovation and community impact. The c...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Headway is hiring a Lead Security Engineer to build and grow a world-class engineering team focused on securing their products and applications. You'll work with technologies like AWS and Docker to drive application-layer security. This position requires experience in security engineering and team leadership.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in security engineering with a focus on application security — you've led teams in developing secure software practices and understand the importance of integrating security into the software development lifecycle. Your experience includes working with cloud platforms like AWS and containerization technologies such as Docker, which you leverage to enhance security measures across applications.
You possess excellent communication skills, allowing you to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Your leadership style fosters a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement within your team, ensuring that security is a shared responsibility.
What you'll do
In this role, you will report directly to the Director of Security and take ownership of Headway's application security strategy. You will lead a team of engineers dedicated to implementing security best practices across all products and services. Your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining security policies, conducting security assessments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
You will also be responsible for driving initiatives that enhance the security posture of Headway's applications, including threat modeling, vulnerability management, and incident response planning. Collaborating closely with product and engineering teams, you will integrate security features into the development process, ensuring that security is considered at every stage of the product lifecycle.
What we offer
Headway provides a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the mental healthcare space while working with a talented team. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional development. Join us in our mission to transform mental healthcare and make it accessible for everyone.
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