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Nerdy

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501 - 1000 employees

📚 Education

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

☁️ SaaS

💰 $150M Post-IPO Equity - Nerdy on 2021-09

Education • Artificial Intelligence • SaaS

Nerdy is an education technology company that combines live instruction (through Varsity Tutors) with AI-powered learning tools on a purpose-built platform. It offers live 1-to-1 tutoring, weekly prep classes, workshops, instant session playback, and AI features such as session summaries, adaptive diagnostics, an on-demand AI Tutor, and a Tutor Copilot to surface examples and exercises. The platform covers 3,000+ subjects and uses data-driven expert curation and AI-based matching to connect learners with high-rated tutors and personalize practice and study agents.

📋 Description

• Define and execute the company's overall security strategy, roadmap, and governance framework • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team across information security • Establish and maintain security policies, standards, and incident response procedures • Oversee enterprise IT operations including endpoint management, identity and access management, and SaaS administration • Lead security compliance efforts and audits (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA) • Manage vulnerability management, threat detection, and security monitoring programs • Partner with Engineering to embed security best practices into the software development lifecycle • Own vendor relationships and budget for security and IT tools and services • Report on security posture, risk, and key metrics to executive leadership and the board • Drive security awareness training and a culture of security across the organization

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in information security, with 5+ years in leadership roles • Proven track record building and scaling security programs in a fast-paced technology environment • Deep knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, CCPA) • Strong understanding of cloud security (AWS, GCP, or Azure), identity management, and modern IT operations • Experience leading incident response and managing security risk • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present to executives and the board • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) are a plus.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Advancement: Market-leading salary paired with clear promotion pathways and equity (RSUs) - become an owner in our success. • Retirement Made Simple: 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting. • A Remote-First Culture: We embrace flexibility across time zones and working styles to attract top talent and meet learners where they are. • Flexible Time Off: Recharge on your terms, ensuring maximum productivity. • Continuous Learning: Access an all-inclusive learning membership for you and your household, including 1:1 tutoring hours, unlimited on-demand classes, and our full suite of learning products and services. • Supercharge with AI: Leverage cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate your workflow. • You’re Covered: Medical, dental, vision, life, STD & LTD plans plus strong maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves - numerous options for you and your family.