Work management software for teams and AI agents. Plan, automate, and execute critical workflows together. Backed by a16z and Founders Fund.
About the role
We are seeking a Director of Security Engineering to lead and grow our Security Engineering organization as Asana continues to grow globally. This role is pivotal in translating high-level security strategy into technical reality, ensuring our infrastructure is resilient by design and our internal security tooling is world-class.
What they're looking for
- 10+ years of experience in a combination of security and software engineering, including 3+ years of experience directly managing high-performing engineering teams
- A strong background in software engineering with the ability to participate in deep-dive design reviews and provide technical direction on architecture and code
- Deep understanding of modern security domains, including application security (OWASP), cloud-native architecture, and identity frameworks (OAuth, OIDC, SAML)
- Hands-on experience with security controls and architecture within AWS or similar cloud environments at scale
- You excel at balancing security requirements with business needs, making risk-informed decisions, and communicating the "why" behind security mandates to diverse stakeholders
- You value automation over manual intervention and have a proven track record of shipping internal tools or services that improve security posture
More about this role
At Asana, security is foundational to our mission of helping teams work together effortlessly. Our Security organization protects Asana’s employees, users, and customers by proactively addressing threats, enabling secure product development, and embedding security into the fabric of how we operate. We partner closely with Engineering, Product, IT, Legal, and Compliance to build and maintain trust at scale.
We are seeking a Director of Security Engineering to lead and grow our Security Engineering organization as Asana continues to grow globally. This role is pivotal in translating high-level security strategy into technical reality, ensuring our infrastructure is resilient by design and our internal security tooling is world-class.
This is a leadership role with accountability for people management, technical mentorship, and the delivery of high-impact security initiatives across a complex, high-growth SaaS environment.
This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of...
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