Director of Security

Lead the Future of Dentistry. Overjet is the world-leader in dental AI. Already, thousands of dental providers and insurers rely on our platform to deliver the best possible care. Now, we’re looking for talented people to fulfill our mission: improve oral health for all. Overjet is where builders become leaders. Everyone here loves to make new things: new products, new partnerships, new content, and a new category of AI technology. And as Overjet grows ridiculously fast, so will you. Simply put, there’s no better place to accelerate your career. Come join us! The Role As Director of Security at Overjet, you will be the owner of our security and technology operations — leading the charge to protect the category-creating AI platform in dental health, where data integrity and patient privacy are mission-critical. You'll set the strategic vision and own execution across our modern, cloud-native stack on GCP, containerized with Docker, deployed via CICD pipelines, and spanning Python, Node.js, and Go services — while also overseeing the IT infrastructure and operations that keep Overjet running day-to-day. This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of strategy and execution. Over time, you'll build and manage a team of security engineers and IT professionals, partnering closely with Engineering, Product, Legal, and Compliance to embed security and operational excellence throughout the organization — not as an afterthought, but as a competitive advantage. Responsibilities Define and own Overjet's security strategy, roadmap, and risk posture across the full SDLC — spanning hardened Docker image policies, secrets management via GCP Secret Manager, dependency locking, and secure CI/CD pipeline configuration in Google Cloud Build Lead the company's vulnerability management program — overseeing triage of findings from container scanning, SAST/DAST tooling, and dependency audits across Python, Node.js, and Go services Serve as the owner of HIPAA compliance from a technical and operational standpoint, including access control reviews, audit logging, encryption at rest and in transit, and BAA management Partner with Engineering and Product leadership to integrate threat modeling and security design reviews into the product development lifecycle Build and mature Overjet's detection and response capabilities — establishing alerting thresholds, incident response playbooks, and runbooks appropriate for a cloud-native environment Oversee security automation strategy, including pre-commit hooks, CI secret scanning (e.g. Trufflehog, detect-secrets), and policy-as-code initiatives Champion a security-first culture company-wide through developer enablement programs, training, and pragmatic guidance that helps teams ship fast without cutting corners Qualifications 8+ years of experience in security engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing teams in a health tech, SaaS, or similarly regulated environment Proven ability to set strategic direction and drive execution across the security function Deep expertise in container security, GCP environments (IAM least-privilege design, VPC controls, GCP Secret Manager, Cloud Build hardening), and cloud-native architectures Strong command of HIPAA security requirements and a track record of translating compliance obligations into scalable engineering and operational controls Proficiency in at least one language in our stack (Python, Node.js, or Go) and the ability to conduct meaningful security code reviews across all three Demonstrated experience building and scaling security programs — including secret scanning, dependency vulnerability management, and CICD security integration Exceptional communication skills — equally capable of presenting risk to the leadership team, writing a security policy, and pairing with an engineer on a remediation Why Overjet? Competitive Compensation and Equity Hybrid workplace that provides flexibility, vibrant in-person workspaces, and the ability to build strong connections across all of Overjet - regardless of location 401k plans with a matching program Medical, Dental and Vision coverage: 99% employee premium covered, 75% dependent premium covered Life and AD+D Insurance 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave Optional HSA with Employer contribution Flexible Time Off and company paid holidays Annual Learning and Development Stipend Our Hybrid Workplace We have a unique hybrid workplace at Overjet — which combines the teamwork of meeting in person, with the flexibility of working from anywhere. Many of our positions are based in San Mateo, New York City, Boston, Salt Lake City, and Lahore. The Jetsetters who live in these “geo-hubs” come to the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, while having the option to work from home the rest of the week. Our People Team is happy to answer any questions about what hybrid work means for your specific role! Overjet's Values Excellence: Aim Higher Velocity: Quickly Deliver Results Ownership: Go the Extra Mile Win-win: Care Deeply Company Recognition Included on Best Places to Work by BuiltIn lists in 2026 : #3 overall in the US, #1 in NYC, #1 in San Francisco, and #2 in Boston #4 on FastCompanys's Most Innovative Companies list in Healthcare for 2026 Named one of the TIME Best Inventions of 2024 Recognized in  Newsweek ’s  Most Loved Workplaces in America 2024 Won the Dental Health category at the  Digital Health Awards 2024 and  2024 Best Places to Work by Built In Recognized as one of the  Top Startups of 2023 by LinkedIn Included on the definitive  2022 Forbes AI 50 EEOC Overjet is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe diversity enriches our team so we hire people with a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications for this job, we strongly encourage you to apply! If you are a Colorado resident: Please contact us by emailing [email protected] to receive compensation and benefits information for this role. Please include the job title in the subject line of the email.

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