VP, Head of Security

Dropbox

  • Canada
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 1 mois
Dropbox is a Virtual First company. For this role, we are currently only authorized to hire candidates from the following provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.Role DescriptionDropbox is seeking a visionary and pragmatic Vice President, Head of Security to lead our global security organization. This executive role is responsible for both long-term security strategy and near-term initiatives that reduce risk, safeguard customer data, and preserve trust at scale.You will lead a multidisciplinary team of security engineers and specialists, and partner deeply across Dropbox's leadership, including Engineering, Product, Design, Legal, and Compliance. Your mission is to embed security into every layer of our company-from product architecture to infrastructure operations-and ensure Dropbox remains resilient in the face of evolving threats.As a member of the technology leadership team reporting directly to the CTO, you'll bring a balance of technical depth, operational rigor, and executive presence. You'll be a critical voice in company-wide decision-making, representing security at the highest levels of the business. Security is foundational to Dropbox's mission of designing a more enlightened way of working. As our VP, Head of Security, you'll be at the helm of a trusted, mission-critical function, enabling innovation while protecting the people and data that power our business. This is a rare opportunity to influence the direction of a global company and shape the security posture of the future of work.Responsibilities
  • Define and champion a long-term vision for security across Dropbox, driving the evolution of our security strategy in alignment with risk reduction, business priorities, and emerging threats.
  • Establish strategic security objectives and measure progress through meaningful KPIs and risk-reduction outcomes.
  • Act as a security thought leader internally and externally, representing Dropbox with customers, regulators, and the Board of Directors.
  • Lead, mentor, and scale a world-class security team across multiple domains including product security, infrastructure security, threat detection and response, and governance.
  • Cultivate a high-performance, inclusive, and resilient team culture grounded in continuous learning and operational excellence.
  • Shape organizational design and hiring to support evolving business and risk needs.
  • Oversee end-to-end security operations, including threat detection and response, incident management, and vulnerability management.
  • Ensure Dropbox maintains readiness for security events and is capable of a coordinated, transparent response to any incidents.
  • Drive secure-by-design practices into our engineering workflows, tooling, and platform architecture.
  • Work closely with Engineering, Product, and Design to embed security into every stage of the product lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with Legal, Privacy, and Compliance teams to meet global regulatory requirements and maintain key certifications (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP).
  • Translate complex security concepts and risks for a variety of audiences-from engineers to executive leadership to the Board.
Requirements
  • 15+ years of experience in security or infrastructure roles, including 5+ years leading security at the executive level in cloud-native or high-scale technology environments.
  • Proven track record building and leading high-impact security programs and organizations.
  • Deep expertise across modern cloud security architecture, secure software development, identity and access management, and incident response.
  • Exceptional communication and executive influencing skills; comfortable navigating both technical and non-technical conversations at the highest levels of the company.
  • Demonstrated success in aligning security with business strategy and shipping secure, scalable products.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience operating at global scale in a SaaS, infrastructure, or platform company.
  • Prior experience interfacing directly with Boards, regulators, and enterprise customers.
  • Familiarity with zero trust architecture, data protection frameworks, and evolving regulatory environments.
  • Recognized contributions to the security community (e.g., open source, speaking, research).
CompensationCanada Pay Range$340,000-$460,000 CADThe range listed above is the expected annual salary/OTE for this role, subject to change.Salary/OTE is just one component of Dropbox's total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).Company DescriptionDropbox isn't just a workplace-it's a living lab for more enlightened ways of working. We're a global community of bold visionaries and resourceful doers who are shaping the future of Dropbox-and with it the future of work. Our Virtual First model combines the autonomy of a distributed workplace with the power of human connection, making space for both meaningful work and meaningful relationships. With our start-up mindset and enterprise-level opportunities, you can be who you are and grow into who you're meant to be. Here, you can own your impact to make work more intuitive, joyful, and human-for you as a Dropboxer and for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. If you're ready to push boundaries-and yourself- Dropbox is ready for you.Team DescriptionThe Dropbox Corporate IT Engineering Team provides information technology strategy, systems, and services that enable business success. We test and implement new tools to help Dropboxers work confidently, move fast, and scale effortlessly in a Virtual First environment. As the connective tissue to our company, we source, build, and implement technology solutions that empower and simplify work while meeting the enterprise-level standards Dropboxers expect from a global technology company. Our team combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, creating the foundation for collaboration, creation, and growth. If you're passionate about using technology to shape the future of enterprise solutions, join our Corporate IT Engineering team. Areas of work include Technical Programs, Salesforce Development, IT Infrastructure, Security Operations, Collaboration Tools, Cloud Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Full Stack Development, and Business Systems Analysis.BenefitsDropbox is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all Dropboxers and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:
  • Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage*
  • Retirement savings through a defined contribution pension or savings plan**
  • Flexible PTO/Paid Time Off policy in addition to statutory holidays, allowing you time to unplug, unwind, and refresh
  • Income Protection Plans: Life and disability insurance*
  • Business Travel Protection: Travel medical and accident insurance*
  • Perks Allowance to be used on what matters most to you, whether that's wellness, learning and development, food & groceries, and much more
  • Parental benefits including: Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Adoptions and Surrogacy support, and Lactation support
  • Mental health and wellness benefits
Additional benefits details are available upon request.*Where group plans are not available, allowances may be provided**Benefit, amount, and type are dependent on geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policyDropbox is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work. A big part of that effort is our support for members and allies of internal groups like Asians at Dropbox, BlackDropboxers, enABLE, TODOS (Latinx), Pridebox (LGBTQ), Vets at Dropbox, and Women at Dropbox.

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