Job Specifications
Company Overview
Dune Security is the world’s first User Adaptive Risk Management solution. Powered by AI, we quantify employee risk with comprehensive data and automatically deliver user-adaptive training and intervention. For higher-risk users, our platform integrates seamlessly with the broader security stack to dynamically implement controls. Backed by Craft Ventures, Toba Capital, MassMutual Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Firestreak Ventures, and Antler, we empower CISOs to proactively manage user risk - the leading cause of cybersecurity breaches - and build safer, more resilient organizations.
Role Overview
We are building a cybersecurity company with the ambition to redefine how modern organizations protect themselves. Our growth depends on our ability to attract and retain exceptional people. As Head of Talent, you will own how we recruit, hire, and scale a high-performing team as we double our headcount. Reporting directly to the founders, this role is responsible for building a world-class recruiting engine and ensuring we consistently raise the bar on talent as the company grows. This is a hands-on leadership role with direct accountability for hiring outcomes. You will work closely with founders and leaders to ensure we hire the best people in the market and build the systems that support them once they join.
Key Responsibilities
Own recruiting end to end, personally leading hiring across engineering, security, product, go-to-market, and operations roles
Build and scale the Talent function from the ground up, with full ownership of recruiting strategy, execution, and outcomes”
Partner closely with founders and leadership on hiring plans, role definition, org design, and headcount strategy
Design and run a high-quality hiring process, from sourcing through closing, that attracts top-tier candidates
Raise the talent bar at every level, ensuring we hire people who are exceptional at their craft and aligned with how we work
Partner with leadership and People Operations to support effective onboarding and early employee success”
Coach hiring managers on interviewing, evaluation, and decision-making
Reinforce culture through hiring, ensuring our values show up in who we bring onto the team
Qualifications
Required
Experience leading recruiting functions in fast-growing companies
Proven success hiring and scaling teams, not just supporting hiring from the sidelines
Deep expertise in full-cycle recruiting, including high-volume and high-bar roles
Strong hands-on recruiting background, including sourcing and closing senior and technical roles
Ability to operate with urgency, judgment, and ownership in an ambiguous environment
Comfort partnering directly with founders and senior leaders on critical hiring decisions
Preferred
Experience hiring in cybersecurity, SaaS, or deeply technical environments
Experience scaling teams through significant growth phases, including doubling headcount
Experience building recruiting processes and employer brand from an early stage
Exposure to supporting first-time managers
Working knowledge of people operations fundamentals and employment compliance
What You’ll Bring
You are deeply motivated by finding and hiring exceptional people. You take pride in building teams where talent density is high and standards are clear. You are hands-on, decisive, and comfortable owning outcomes, especially when the stakes are high.
You care about culture because you understand that culture is built through who you hire and how you hire them. You balance speed with rigor and know how to close great candidates while staying honest and aligned. Most importantly, you are excited to build a recruiting engine capable of supporting a company that aims to revolutionize cybersecurity.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: A competitive base salary ranging from $120,000 to $180,000, depending on experience and scope.
Equity: A meaningful stock option grant, providing you with a significant ownership stake in our future success.
Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, including: (1) Medical, dental, and vision insurance, (2) Unlimited PTO, (3) Commuter benefits, (4) Ongoing professional development and educational support
Exact compensation will be based on experience, skills, and alignment with Dune’s compensation philosophy.
Additional Details:
Location: NYC. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance of our Tribeca, Manhattan office.
Hours: Full time. 4 days in office.
Joining Dune Security means embracing a unique opportunity to shape the future of cybersecurity. If you're passionate about innovation and ready to take on significant responsibility, we encourage you to apply.
Note: Dune Security is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origi
About the Company
Dune Security is replacing legacy phishing simulations and security awareness training tools with a unified, automated User Adaptive Risk Management platform. It delivers User Adaptive Testing, Training, and Security to reduce administrative burden and mitigate risk. Unlike one-size-fits-all SAT models, Dune tailors security measures to each individual using intrinsic data (role, tenure), behavioral insights (red team testing), and analytics from a broad range of integrations (IDAM, EDR, DLP). Dune leverages the industry's m...
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