Full-Time

Vendor Security Lead

Posted on 2/21/2025

Pinterest

Pinterest

10,001+ employees

Visual discovery and bookmarking platform

Consumer Software
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$149.6k - $308kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA + 1 more

More locations: Chicago, IL, USA

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. US based applicants only.

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security

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Requirements
  • 5+ years experience performing vendor security risk analysis for new and existing vendors
  • 3+ years of experience managing an effective Vendor Security program
  • Experience designing, managing, and building security programs and best practices
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g. PCI, GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001)
  • Good understanding of various security domains
  • Strong sense of ownership and comfortable with autonomy and ambiguity
  • Great communicator who is comfortable leading meetings and audit type interviews with vendors
  • Bachelors level degree in Computer Science or cognitive discipline, or equivalent cyber security industry experience.
Responsibilities
  • Perform vendor security assessments in order to minimize risk from third-party services
  • Maintain and improve vendor security program while working closely with Security, Legal, IT and other internal stakeholders
  • Ensure vendor security issues are identified, communicated, and remediated to an acceptable level of risk
  • Interface with other teams and take a leadership role in driving vendor security initiatives
  • Manage a team of contractors to deliver the vendor security assessments and have oversight over their Security assessment work
  • Conduct periodic reviews of the Vendor Security program to identify areas for improvement and automation and help ensure alignment with key business risks, regulatory requirements, and industry frameworks; revise program documentation as required and communicate program changes to key stakeholders to achieve buy-in
  • Drive accurate program metrics through timely updates and thorough documentation of each completed assessment and coaching team members on the same
  • Work closely with technology and legal partners and business units to ensure appropriate security and data protection requirements are incorporated into third-party engagements

Pinterest is a social media platform designed for users to discover and save ideas across various interests, such as recipes, home decor, and fashion. Users can create collections of visual bookmarks, called "pins," which are organized into themed boards. The platform primarily generates revenue through advertising, offering promoted pins that appear in users' feeds and search results, targeted based on user interests and behaviors. Additionally, Pinterest earns income through affiliate marketing by driving traffic to retailers' websites. What sets Pinterest apart from its competitors is its unique visual discovery engine, which helps connect users with inspiration and ideas, making it appealing for advertisers aiming to reach engaged consumers. The company's goal is to facilitate the discovery of ideas and products, enhancing user engagement and providing valuable advertising opportunities.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-driven personalization can enhance user engagement with relevant content.
  • Social commerce integration offers Pinterest a chance to boost direct sales.
  • Short-form video content expansion could attract a younger demographic.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Xiaohongshu threatens Pinterest's market share.
  • Departure of key AI talent may hinder technological advancements.
  • New executive appointments could lead to transitional challenges.

What makes Pinterest unique

  • Pinterest's visual discovery engine sets it apart in the social media landscape.
  • The platform's focus on creative ideas attracts a diverse user base.
  • Pinterest's advertising model leverages user interests for targeted promotions.

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Benefits

Flexible and generous vacation and holidays

Global year-end paid company holiday closure

Comprehensive mental and physical health benefits for you and your family

Retirement plans that allow for tax savings

Fitness offerings

Personal and professional development resources

Adoption support, paid parental leave, egg freezing (in the US) and other family building benefits

Discounts and perks

Meals and snacks in the office

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

-1%
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