Security Lead

Overview

We are a fast-growing Series A startup building cutting-edge technology to revolutionize cloud development processes and support highly efficient dev&test feedback loops. Local Stack provides a high-fidelity emulator and local cloud development platform. Our mission is to empower developers to rapidly build and test their cloud applications, allowing for a more enjoyable dev experience, and saving valuable time and resources. Local Stack is headquartered in Zurich/Switzerland, with a main engineering office in Vienna/Austria and remote team members from the US, FR, UK, CA, ES, and many more countries.

We have a large open-source community (57k+ Git Hub stars), 100k+ active users, and 290M+ downloads to date.

This is the right opportunity for a person with 7+ years in a security engineering or security compliance role, experience leading vendor risk assessments and building compliance frameworks from the ground up, a strong background in API design and build, as well as a strong background in Dev Sec Ops , incident response, and pragmatic, risk-driven security leadership.

We are looking for a candidate who can contribute to our globally distributed team and join us in shaping the future of cloud development.

• Ensure robust security posture of our product, across the various components (in particular, the Local Stack emulators, the Local Stack Cloud platform, as well as our data warehouse)
• Lead initiatives for incident monitoring, intrusion detection, and vulnerability management
• Define and implement regular security auditing procedures across systems and access controls
• Deliver a sustainable, scalable process for vendor risk assessments and other security-related initiatives (e.g., via tooling, delegation, or automation) including completing and submitting vendor risk assessments to support our sales process
• Ensure secure configurations and permission models, while collaborating with the engineering teams
• Identify gaps between claimed and actual compliance and propose/lead corrective actions
• Own documentation of security controls, configurations, and policies
• Engage with internal stakeholders to evaluate different security threats and attack vectors
• Generate and distribute internal audit and compliance reports at regular intervals

• Expert knowledge of threat modelling, vulnerability management, and tools like intrusion detection, network security, or Linux/Unix OS hardening
• Practical experience with cloud security (AWS preferred)
• Good knowledge of common standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR)
• Strong documentation skills and ability to make complex topics accessible to non-experts
• Good understanding of US and EU security and compliance expectations
• Prior engineering experience strongly preferred (even if no longer coding daily)
• Proactive, pragmatic, and capable of risk-based decision-making

• care
  : we create with compassion. We prioritize empathy and understanding in every interaction. By genuinely caring for our team, customers, and community, we create an environment where people thrive and impactful work flourishes.
• ownership
  : we own the outcome. We take responsibility for our work and are passionate about its impact. We foster autonomy, inspire ambition, encourage ownership, and empower everyone to unlock their potential and make an impact.
• openness
  : we build trust together. We build trust through open communication and honest feedback. By sharing ideas and embracing diverse perspectives, we create stronger, more connected teams that work toward shared goals.
• courage
  : we dare to innovate. We embrace bold challenges and take calculated risks to move the needle. We step outside our comfort zones, experiment fearlessly, and turn setbacks into springboards for growth.
• excellence
  : we chase the extraordinary. We push boundaries and deliver results that go beyond the ordinary, constantly raising the bar and delivering exceptional value.

• Fully remote
• Competitive salary
• Annual company retreat
• 2 extra company-wide holidays
• Friendly and inclusive workplace culture (community guilds and online company events)

To apply, follow the LI application process or apply on our career page. Please include a short motivation outlining why you are the perfect candidate for this role. If your profile matches, we will be in touch to organize the next steps within 2 weeks.

Note:

due to a high volume of candidates, we cannot offer personalized feedback to every candidate.