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Head of PSC Engineering

Finite State
Location
United States or Canada
Posted
10 days ago
Department
Sales
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3+ years of direct people management experience
  • 8+ years in product security, embedded and connected device security, application security, or offensive security
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
  • Hands-on depth in firmware and binary analysis, penetration testing, threat modeling, vulnerability disclosure, and PSIRT operations
  • Demonstrated ability to run a technical delivery function to SLAs, SLOs, and quality standards
  • Working knowledge of the EU Cyber Resilience Act and relevant standards like IEC 62443 and NIST SSDF
Nice to have
  • Experience building a managed service or consulting offering
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, GIAC, or OSCP
  • Sector depth in aerospace, medical, automotive, energy, or industrial cyber-physical systems
  • Familiarity with federal cyber policy and clearance eligibility
What the job really is

The Head of PSC Engineering at Finite State is responsible for leading a team of product security engineers who manage technical relationships with customer accounts. This role involves hiring and developing engineers, overseeing service delivery, and ensuring high-quality outcomes in product security engagements. Approximately 20-25% of the role includes hands-on technical work, while the remainder focuses on leadership and operational management.

Benefits
  • Compensation of 250-300k, bonus, equity, and full benefits
Things to weigh
  • Role is heavily focused on management rather than hands-on technical work
  • Company operates in a fast-growing, remote-first environment
  • No specific mention of work-life balance or flexibility in hours
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