# Head of Security & IT at Protege

- Company: Protege
- What the company does: Protege is the trusted source for AI-ready, real world data and expertise at every stage of the AI lifecycle. Backed by a16z and CRV.
- Company website: https://withprotege.ai
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Remote
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-04-28
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/protege/8f4488b6-57b6-44cc-9c9a-1ae2347867a2
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/protege-head-of-security-and-it/

## About the role

We are building Protege to solve the biggest unmet need in AI — getting access to the right training data. The process today is time intensive, incredibly expensive, and often ends in failure. The Protege platform facilitates the secure, efficient, and privacy-centric exchange of AI training data.

## What they're looking for

- 8+ years in security roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity
- Deep technical foundation: you've worked as or alongside engineers and can credibly review architecture, infrastructure, and code
- Experience building or significantly maturing a security program at an early-stage or high-growth company (not just maintaining one at a large enterprise)
- Strong understanding of cloud security (AWS, GCP, or Azure), identity/access management, and data protection at scale
- Hands-on experience with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001). You’ve maintained certifications and know how to expand scope without over-engineering the problem
- Hands-on experience with HIPAA compliance

Tags: Engineering