Director, Security Engineering

Virta Health is on a mission to reverse metabolic disease in one billion people. Current treatment approaches aren’t working—over half of US adults have either type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, and obesity rates are at an all-time high. Virta is changing this by helping people reverse their metabolic condition through innovations in technology, personalized nutrition, and virtual care delivery reinvented from the ground up. We have raised over $350 million from top-tier investors, and partner with the largest health plans, employers, and government organizations to help their employees and members restore their health and take back their lives. Join us on our mission to reverse metabolic disease in one billion people.

As our Director of Security Engineering & Operations, you will hold a highly critical and transformative position at Virta. Leading both our Enterprise Security Engineering and Security Operations (SecOps) functions, you will serve as a visionary "player-coach" who directs a talented team of engineers while owning the operational defense of our enterprise. You will personally spearhead our Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) transition—restricting lateral movement and containing blast radius—while simultaneously managing outsourced 24/7 Managed Detection and Response (MDR/SOC) partner. By blending deep technical engineering oversight with a robust, zero-latency incident response posture, you will ensure our systems remain resilient, our developer workflows stay frictionless, and our patient data stays meticulously protected.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Hands-on Engineering & Operational Leadership: Direct, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of security engineers. Conduct technical sprint planning, alignment, and coaching while maintaining the technical depth to dive into configurations alongside your team.

- Architect & Champion Zero Trust Strategy: Lead the enterprise-wide transition to Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) across IT, corporate platforms, and...