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Director of Security

Pura · Retail · 51-200 employees

Pleasant Grove, UT · Onsite · full_time

CLI Career Level

Director-equivalent

Moderate confidence

Opportunity Score

61/100

Solid

Moderate confidence

Executive Fit

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First seen Aug 20, 2026 · Last verified 2 hours ago · Sourced from LinkedIn — Director of Security (US)

CLI Take

Scope matches the title

CLI reads this as a Director-equivalent mandate, consistent with how the employer has titled it. CLI's analysis of the posting describes a strategic build or transformation mandate, and it reports to VP of Security. Employer profile: 51-200 employee organization, vc backed ownership, series b, revenue 50m 250m. Total compensation and team size are not disclosed and remain the main open questions before pursuing it.

Why this role scores the way it does

61/100 — solid opportunity quality. CLI reads this as a Director-equivalent mandate. Strongest signal: CLI's analysis of the posting describes a strategic build or transformation mandate. Main drag on the score: Employer profile: 51-200 employee organization, vc backed ownership, series b, revenue 50m 250m. 5 of 10 dimensions are not disclosed, which lowers confidence rather than the score.

Career level read

Director-equivalent — The employer lists this as “Director of Security”. CLI reads it as Director-equivalent because the role shows reports to a VP.

Moderate confidence

What makes it attractive

  • CLI's analysis of the posting describes a strategic build or transformation mandate.
  • Title and described scope are broadly consistent.

What to probe before applying

  • Employer profile: 51-200 employee organization, vc backed ownership, series b, revenue 50m 250m.
  • The reporting line sits below the executive team — the role reports to a VP.

Scoring components · Solid

Compensation versus comparable rolesNot disclosed · excluded from the score

Compensation is not disclosed and there is no comparable set to place it against.

Reporting level29 · weight 12%

The reporting line sits below the executive team — the role reports to a VP.

Functional and geographic scopeNot disclosed · excluded from the score

Scope: no enterprise, global or multi-unit remit is described.

Quality of the mandate100 · weight 12%

CLI's analysis of the posting describes a strategic build or transformation mandate.

Executive and board exposureNot disclosed · excluded from the score

Executive and board exposure: not disclosed.

Role authority versus title70 · weight 10%

Title and described scope are broadly consistent.

Company scale and trajectory25 · weight 10%

Employer profile: 51-200 employee organization, vc backed ownership, series b, revenue 50m 250m.

Team ownershipNot disclosed · excluded from the score

Team size: not disclosed.

Budget ownershipNot disclosed · excluded from the score

Budget ownership: not disclosed.

Risk signals100 · weight 5%

No adverse signals identified in the posting.

Dimensions the employer does not disclose are excluded and the remaining weights are rebalanced, so missing information lowers confidence rather than the score.

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Compensation

No compensation disclosed and insufficient comparable data to estimate.

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The mandate

The Director of Security will develop and implement Pura's security strategy across cloud infrastructure and IoT hardware devices. This leader will own threat hunting, security tooling, and disaster recovery while ensuring embedded systems and software protocols adhere to security standards.

Reporting to the VP of Security, this role manages the security team and collaborates with IT, Legal, and Cloud SREs. The remit covers enterprise cloud security, IoT/embedded device security, incident response, and security auditing.

Scope

  • Reports to VP of Security

Domains and regulation

  • Cloud Security
  • OT Security
  • Cyber Defense
  • Infrastructure Security
  • Incident Response
  • GRC
  • Resilience

Requirements

Must have

  • 10+ years of experience in information security
  • Focus on cloud security and hardware / IoT devices
  • Deep understanding of cloud security platforms (AWS, Google, Microsoft)
  • Experience with embedded hardware systems and IoT protocols (e.g., MQTT)
  • Experience in developing and implementing security policies and procedures
  • Basic (or better) scripting and coding abilities for tool development and API integration

Preferred / bonus

  • Nothing listed as optional.

Only must-have items are scored as hard constraints in Executive Fit.

Likely challenges

Not stated in the posting: Compensation range not disclosed; Specific team size not mentioned; Explicit budget authority not stated; Preferred certifications not mentioned.

About Pura

Pura is a smart home fragrance company that develops app-controlled scent diffusers and proprietary fragrances. The company operates a direct-to-consumer and retail platform, utilizing an IoT ecosystem to manage scent scheduling and intensity for residential users.

Industry
Retail
Headcount
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Pleasant Grove, Utah
Founded
2014
Ownership
Venture backed
Funding
Series B · $33M raised
Revenue
$50M – $250M
Investors
Cycad Group, Forerunner Ventures, Next Coast Ventures

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Pura has been revolutionizing the smart home experience for the past several years. We obsess over providing world-class experiences for our customers, partners, and vendors. We pride ourselves on maintaining a high standard of quality and innovation with our products, and continuous growth and development for our people. The Director of Security is responsible for developing and implementing the organization's security strategy, including cloud security and hardware IoT devices. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud security platforms such as AWS, Google and Microsoft cloud environments. Embedded Hardware systems as well as IoT protocols such as MQTT, as well as experience in developing and implementing security policies and procedures.What you’ll own:In this high-impact role, you will: Work closely with IT, Legal, People and our cloud SREs.  You will be responsible for threat hunting, automations, security tooling improvements, disaster recovery, as well as providing guidance on best practices and procedures.  You will work with our embedded systems team to ensure hardware as well as software protocols follow security standards.  You will also assist in code audits and validation checks.  This role reports directly to the VP of Security.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSWork with the VP of Security to develop policies and organization's security strategy.Manage the organization's security team and ensure that they have the resources and training they need to be successfulStay up-to-date on the latest security threats and trendsConduct security audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvementsRespond to security incidents and breaches in a timely and effective mannerWork with law enforcement and other organizations to investigate security incidentsOTHER JOB FUNCTIONSSupport IT and Cloud services whenever possible.Scripting and coding capabilities for tool development and api integration.Qualifications:10+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on cloud security and hardware / IoT devicesStrong understanding of security threats and trendsExperience in developing and implementing security policies and proceduresExperience in conducting security audits and assessmentsExperience in responding to security incidents and breachesBasic (or better) scripting and coding abilitiesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamPura’s StoryAt Pura, we’re pairing smart tech with premium fragrance to create a perfectly personalized and customized scenting experience for the individual. We partner with brands like Disney, Capri Blue, and Anthropologie to bring original and well-loved fragrances to homes in a modern, convenient, and safe way. We know we’ve only just begun to unlock the possibility of scent, and we’re excited for the opportunities that lie ahead.We’re quickly turning heads and getting noticed. We raised a seed round of 4.4M in February of 2020, was recognized by Inc. Magazine as a 2021 Best Workplace, won the Silicon Slopes Hall of Fame & Awards Advertising category in 2022, and we’re currently the 6th-fastest growing company in Utah. Check out our Instagram @pura and TikTok @trypura channels for a look into the excited, engaged community we’re building. We pride ourselves on being a human brand and in creating a culture worth talking about, and we have big goals for the future.Join the Pura Team!*All candidates are subject to a background check. Pura provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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