Senior Security Governance Partner

OverviewBlock Information Security is an engineering-driven team focused on scaling security through innovation. Our Security Governance team designs and promotes frameworks and standards that safeguard customer data, elevate security considerations across the company, and simplify regulatory and compliance obligations. Security Governance Partners act as trusted advisors, connecting engineering, security, and compliance leadership. You/'ll work closely with the teams building Block products and platforms to evaluate risks, balance business objectives with security needs, and help shape secure, scalable solutions.You WillServe as a security domain expert and trusted advisorPartner with Compliance, Legal, and Engineering leaders to align on prioritiesCollaborate with Security teams to develop core security servicesHelp automate governance and compliance functionsTranslate security and compliance requirements into clear guidance for stakeholdersContribute to technical design discussions, evaluating security properties of systems and servicesDrive informed risk decisions and influence technical architectureMonitor evolving security, privacy, and regulatory standardsDesign and promote security standards and frameworksYou Have7+ years in security roles within technology-focused industries3+ years leading security projects or programsA strong technical foundation, including coding knowledgeCuriosity, persistence, and a pragmatic approach to problem solvingFamiliarity with some of the technologies in our environment:Languages & Frameworks: Java, Kotlin, Go, PythonAPIs & Data: JSON, gRPC, Protocol Buffers, SQL, SnowflakeInfrastructure: AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, event-driven architectureBlock is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and fair chance ordinances. We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible.Want to learn more about what we/'re doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page.While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate/'s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.To find a location/'s zone designation, please refer to this resource. If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.Zone A$198,000—$297,000 USDZone B$188,100—$282,100 USDZone C$178,200—$267,400 USDZone D$168,300—$252,500 USDUse of AI in Our Hiring ProcessWe may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits, and we handle all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws.Contact us at with hiring practice or data usage questions.We are committed to a comprehensive, inclusive interview experience and welcome accommodation requests from applicants throughout the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17