Security Manager

With over 30,000 customers, including a third of Fortune 500 companies, Tempo is trusted by organizations across the globe to make their workflows work better.

We create a suite of integrated solutions for time management, resource planning, budget management, roadmapping, program management, reporting and more. We create the tech that enables the modern team to deliver – for every step from first vision to value.

Since our beginning in 2007 as a project to make a time-tracking tool to help a client – Tempo has expanded to become the #1 time management add-on for Jira, and we have developed and acquired a multitude of tools to become one of the most trusted names in the Atlassian ecosystem.

We want everyone to work better – but we also want to be a tech company with a heart. Join us as we continuously innovate our award-winning products, create new solutions, and help the world work smarter, not harder.

About the role:

We are looking for a passionate Security Manager to lead our security and privacy programs. You will collaborate with developers, infrastructure engineers, product managers, customer success managers, QA engineers, and others to secure all of our products while maintaining our customers’ privacy. The best fit for our team would be a self-starter who can expertly balance maturing our governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) initiatives while also overseeing all security operations.

What you’ll do:

• Lead our security and privacy compliance programs to achieve and maintain ISO 27001/27701, SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, CCPA, and other critical certifications.

• Drive security incident response, from detection and triage through resolution and post-mortem improvements.

• Oversee vulnerability management across our SaaS products (pentests, SAST, DAST, IAST, dependency scanning, etc.).

• Partner with engineering to embed security best practices into the SDLC and cloud infrastructure (AWS).

• Create and deliver engaging security awareness initiatives and employee training programs

• Monitor evolving industry trends, emerging threats, and regulatory changes to ensure proactive security posture.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer and partner security reviews, questionnaires, and RFI requests.

• Advise senior leadership on security related risks and issues.

• Develop new and maintain existing security policies.

• Help evaluate third-party AI platforms, LLM providers, and emerging tools for fit, functionality, compliance, and risk exposure.

Who you are:

• 4+ years of experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and have successfully led several external audits

• 2+ years of experience working for a SaaS and strong understanding of cloud security

• Degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or related field

• Hold one or more relevant security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA)

• Have strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, industry standards, and best practices related to GRC

• Familiar with privacy controls and regulations (e.g. GDPR, CCPA, Law 25)

• Have extensive knowledge about security tooling (e.g. EDR, UEM, DLP)

• Comfortable managing vendor and third-party risk assessments

• Strong communicator who can collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to balance compliance needs with business priorities

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently

• Adaptability and the capability to stay current with evolving regulations and industry trends

• Upper-intermediate spoken and written English

• Experience in developing and implementing governance frameworks for AI systems, ensuing compliance, security and risk management is a plus.

Why Join Tempo?

• Impact: Work on meaningful products that empower enterprise users and improve productivity.

• Innovation: Be part of a culture that values creativity and innovation, with opportunities to make a real impact.

• Collaboration: Join a supportive, collaborative UX team that values openness, communication, and a continuous learning environment.

• Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including conferences, courses, and mentorship.

What's In It For You (Org-wide) -

• Remote First work environment

• Unlimited vacation in most of our locations!!

• Great benefits including health, dental, vision and savings plan.

• Perks such as training reimbursement, WFH reimbursement, and more.

• Diverse and dynamic teams with challenging and exciting work.

• An opportunity to have a real impact on our business.

• A great range of social activities (both in person and virtual).

• Optional in person meet-ups and the ability to travel to our international offices

• Employee referral program

• And so much more!

Note: As our hiring teams are global, please submit your resume in English only

Apply today to join the Tempo team and help shape the future of enterprise productivity software.

Join us at Tempo Software, where we proudly foster an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.