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Information Security Manager

Sword Health

PortugalRemote
Sword Health is on a mission to free two billion people from pain as the world’s first and only end-to-end platform to predict, prevent and treat pain. 

With 67% of members achieving a pain-free life and a 70% reduction in surgery intent, at Sword, we are using technology to save millions for our 25,000 enterprise clients across three continents. Today, we hold the majority of industry patents, win 70% of competitive evaluations, and have raised more than $300 million from top venture firms like Founders Fund, Sapphire Ventures, General Catalyst, and Khosla Ventures.

Recognized as a Forbes Best Startup Employer in 2024, this award highlights our focus on being a destination for the best and brightest  talent. Not only have we experienced unprecedented growth since our market debut in 2020,  but we’ve also created a remarkable mission and value-driven environment that is loved by our growing team. With a recent valuation of $3 billion, we are in a phase of hyper growth and expansion, and we’re looking for individuals with passion, commitment, and energy to help us scale our impact. 

Joining Sword Health means committing to a set of core values, chief amongst them to “do it for the patients” every day, and to always “deliver more than expected” on behalf of our members and clients.

This is an opportunity for you to make a significant difference on a massive scale as you work alongside 900+ (and growing!) talented colleagues, spanning three continents. Your charge? To help us build a pain-free world, powered by technology, enhanced by people — accessible to all.

The Senior Manager, Information Security is a role responsible for setting the strategic direction for information security within the company. This role will oversee and coordinate various security initiatives and programs, ensuring alignment with the companys business objectives and compliance requirements. The Senior Manager, Information Security will also play a crucial role in leading the incident response function, ensuring prompt and effective response to security incidents.

What youll be doing:

  • Strategic Leadership: Collaborate closely with the Director of Risk and Compliance to define and oversee the execution of the companys information security strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance standards;
  • Program Management: Coordinate and manage various security initiatives, from risk assessments to security tool implementations, ensuring timely completion and effectiveness;
  • Incident Response: Lead the incident response process, ensuring that security breaches or vulnerabilities are addressed promptly and effectively;
  • Cloud Security Oversight: Ensure that all cloud-based applications, infrastructure, and data (hosted primarily in GCP with some assets in AWS) are secure and compliant with industry standards;
  • Team Leadership and Development: Directly manage and develop a dedicated team of 4-6 Security Engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, skill development, and high performance. Ensure your team is empowered to take initiative, innovate, and effectively contribute to the company’s security posture;
  • Collaboration: Work closely with technical teams, especially those in Infrastructure and Data, to ensure security best practices are integrated throughout the organization. Facilitate efficient interactions with other teams as necessary, especially given the companys global presence;
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest security threats, trends, and technologies to ensure the companys security measures are up-to-date and effective.

What you need to have:

  • Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree; or 6 years and a Masters degree; or equivalent experience;
  • Experience working in companies with security certifications such as ISO 27001 or SOC 2;
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms, especially Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS);
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes and Infrastructure-as-Code practices;
  • Understanding of compliance requirements, especially HIPAA and GDPR;
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills;
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills;
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously;
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work.

What we would love to see:

  • Preferred certifications include CISSP, CISM, PMP, and other relevant security or project management certifications;
  • Experience working with Security tools such as Snyk, Wiz, SentinelOne, Croudstrike, Expel, Sophos MDR, Qualys, Nessus (including open-source alternatives);
  • Experience working in companies with security certifications such as PCI-DSS, HITRUST, or FedRamp.

To ensure you feel good solving a big Human problem, we offer:

  • A stimulating, fast-paced environment with lots of room for creativity;
  • A bright future at a promising high-tech startup company;
  • Career development and growth, with a competitive salary;
  • The opportunity to work with a talented team and to add real value to an innovative solution with the potential to change the future of healthcare;
  • A stimulating environment with room for creativity;
  • A flexible environment where you can control your hours (remotely) with unlimited vacation;
  • Access to our health and well-being program (digital therapist sessions);
  • Remote or Hybrid work policy.
Portugal - Sword Benefits & Perks:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Meal allowance
• Equity shares
• Remote work allowance
• Flexible working hours
• Work from home
• Unlimited vacation
• Snacks and beverages
• English class
• Unlimited access to our Learning Platform


Note: Please note that this position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must possess a valid EU visa and be based in Portugal.


Sword Health, which includes SWORD Health, Inc. and Sword Health Professionals (consisting of Sword Health Care Providers, P.A., SWORD Health Care Providers of NJ, P.C., SWORD Health Care Physical Therapy Providers of CA, P.C.*) complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Color, Citizenship, Gender, Gender expression, Gender identity, Gender information, Marital status, Medical condition, National origin, Physical or mental disability, Pregnancy, Race, Religion, Caste, Sexual orientation, and Veteran status.