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Head of Security

Posted about 2 months ago

OfficeNew York160k - 200k USD

The Role

We’re hiring a Security Engineer to own and implement company-wide security systems and practices across Mecka.

This is a high-ownership, hands-on role working closely with leadership to define and execute our security strategy and risk posture.

You will be responsible for securing everything from devices → infrastructure → data → access, while building systems that scale with the company.

This role is ideal for someone who can operate as a practical security operator — not just setting policy, but actively implementing and managing systems.

Responsibilities

Security Strategy & Risk Management

  • Own and evolve Mecka’s overall security posture and risk framework

  • Identify vulnerabilities and proactively mitigate risks across systems

  • Define and enforce security standards and best practices across the company

Device & Endpoint Security

  • Implement and manage MDM systems (laptops, devices, access control)

  • Enforce device hardening, access policies, and security configurations

  • Manage onboarding/offboarding security for all employee devices

Infrastructure & Application Security

  • Secure infrastructure across:

    • Cloud environments

    • Internal systems

    • Developer workflows

  • Implement best practices for:

    • Secrets management

    • IAM (identity and access management)

    • CI/CD security

  • Work closely with engineering to ensure secure system design

Identity & Access Management

  • Own and manage SSO, MFA, and access control systems

  • Define and enforce role-based access policies

  • Ensure secure onboarding, role changes, and offboarding processes

Data Security & Protection

  • Define and enforce data handling and access policies

  • Implement encryption, key management, and secure storage practices

  • Ensure sensitive data is properly protected across systems

Monitoring & Incident Response

  • Monitor systems for security threats and suspicious activity

  • Respond to incidents (phishing, breaches, unauthorized access, etc.)

  • Build and maintain incident response processes and playbooks

Vendor & Compliance Security

  • Audit and secure third-party vendors, tools, and integrations

  • Support compliance initiatives (e.g. SOC 2, enterprise requirements)

  • Ensure security standards are maintained across external dependencies

Who You Are

Required Experience

  • 4+ years of experience in security engineering, infrastructure, or related roles

  • Experience securing cloud environments, internal systems, and developer workflows

  • Strong understanding of IAM, access control, and authentication systems

  • Experience with endpoint security and MDM tools

  • Experience implementing practical, real-world security systems

Strong Signals

  • Experience in startup or high-growth environments

  • Experience with SOC 2 or enterprise security requirements

  • Strong knowledge of secrets management, encryption, and key management

  • Experience working closely with engineering teams on secure systems

  • Ability to balance security with speed and usability

You Are

  • Highly practical and execution-focused

  • Comfortable owning security across multiple layers of the stack

  • Strong at identifying risks and implementing real solutions quickly

  • Able to operate with high ownership and autonomy

  • Focused on building secure systems that don’t slow the company down

Why This Role

  • Own and build security from the ground up

  • Direct impact on protecting company systems, data, and customers

  • Work closely with leadership and engineering on critical infrastructure

  • Enable enterprise readiness and trust with customers

  • High ownership role with significant scope and responsibility

Job details
Workplace
Office
Location
New York
Salary
160k - 200k USD
per year

Mecka is the data and deployment layer for physical AI — capturing, structuring, and evaluating real-world activity into datasets robotics and AI teams can train on.

Employees
59
Industry
Data Infrastructure and Analytics
Specialties
Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Data

Key team members

Brian Barrett

Brian Barrett

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