--- title: 'Director of Security at Gainsight' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/director-of-security-gainsight-texas-qbtcgcm35y9g' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Director of Security at Gainsight - **Company:** Gainsight - **Location:** Texas, United States - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-08-27 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/gainsight/409c1ffc-d77f-4baa-aff6-9857bc7f6591 ## Job description We’re building the AI-driven future of customer success, from retention to growth! We’re building the AI-driven future of customer success, from retention to growth! Gainsight is the AI-powered retention engine behind the world’s most customer-centric companies. The Gainsight CustomerOS platform orchestrates the customer journey from onboarding to outcomes to advocacy. More than 2,000 companies trust Gainsight’s applications and AI agents to drive learning, adoption, community connection, and success for their customers. To explore how our suite of solutions is shaping the future of customer success, check out the link https://www.gainsight.com. About This Role: We’re looking for a full-time Director of Security to join our Security team reporting to the Chief Security Officer. This role is a remote role based in the USA. In this role, you'll play a key role in protecting Gainsight's infrastructure and clients' data by developing and managing information security strategies, leading a team of cybersecurity professionals, and owning compliance, security architecture, and identity management. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a strategic leadership role within a SaaS environment and enjoys working cross-functionally with teams like Engineering, IT, and Security. The ideal candidate brings strong skills in security architecture, compliance frameworks, and technical security leadership. What You'll Do: - Develop and implement the organization's IT security strategy, policies, and procedures. - Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability tests to identify potential security threats and develop strategies to mitigate them. - Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC2, etc. - Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on the organization's IT security posture, including insights, recommendations, and metrics. What We're Looking For: - 7+ years of Security Leadership - 10+ years of experience with compliance, security engineering, identity management and security architecture - Technical Security Leadership - Led and managed a team of IT security professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure the effective execution of security initiatives. - Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical executive audiences. - Strong presentation, storytelling, and influencing skills. Nice-to-have Skills: - Experience managing a security team in a SaaS environment - Managed IT in addition to security teams - Security Certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM etc.) Why You’ll Love It Here: Gainsight is a place where innovation is shaped through collaboration, curiosity, and a shared focus on solving real-world problems. With a growing suite of products across customer success, product experience, community, education, and AI-powered relationship intelligence, we continue to evolve with the needs of our customers. When people with diverse strengths, a strong sense of community, and true passion for our mission come together, they drive greater impact and create lasting value. What underpins it all is a culture that offers the stability, trust, and support that people need - not just to do the job, but to show up as themselves and feel connected to the work they do. Gainsters love working here for several reasons. Here are a few: Our Compensation and Benefits: At Gainsight, we believe great work happens when teammates feel fully supported. - The starting base salary range for this role is $180,000 – $225,000 USD annually. This role is also eligible for commission based on performance and participation in Gainsight’s equity program. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as skills, experience, and location. - We offer a comprehensive benefits package including fully covered medical premiums (employee-only), flexible PTO, 401(k) plan, dental and vision coverage, and remote work options. Additional benefits include a $10,000 lifetime fertility stipend and access to co-working spaces around the globe. You'll also enjoy dedicated Recharge Holidays - one long weekend each quarter to relax and reset. Our Core Values: We are guided by our values and our mission to be living proof you can win in business while being Human-First. Learn more here https://www.gainsight.com/company/. Our Growth Opportunities: From mentoring to career development opportunities, we’re passionate about helping our teammates learn, grow, and thrive. Our Parody Videos: No explanation needed. Just watch them here! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB2Z_xLbXPiAcvQr28ggP2CndoSu29zq_ If this sounds like the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you. Additional Information: We’re committed to creating an inclusive, fair, and transparent hiring process. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a welcoming experience for all candidates. If you require accommodations or have questions about how your personal data will be used during the hiring process, please contact recruiting@gainsight.com. If you are based in San Francisco, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. ## About Gainsight ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Gainsight provides the leading Customer Success platform that helps businesses drive retention, product adoption, and growth by unifying the post-sales customer journey. - **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Vista Equity Partners) - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States - **Founded**: 2009 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Customer Success Software / SaaS; also encompasses Product Experience, Customer Education, and Community Management. - **Target customers**: B2B – companies of all sizes, from SMB to enterprise, including nearly 200 publicly traded organizations. - **Mission**: “To be living proof you can win in business while being human first.” ## Products & Services All offerings are cloud-based SaaS, integrated into a single platform: - **[Gainsight Customer Success](https://www.gainsight.com/)**: Core platform for driving retention and expansion; includes AI-driven engagement insights, risk scoring, and workflow automation. - **[Gainsight PX](https://www.gainsight.com/product-experience/)**: Product Experience module for in-app engagement triggers, product analytics, and user adoption. - **[Gainsight CC](https://www.gainsight.com/customer-communities/)**: Customer Communities (formerly inSided) – a dedicated hub for self-service, peer support, and community management. - **[Staircase AI](https://www.gainsight.com/)** - **[Skilljar](https://www.gainsight.com/skilljar/)**: Customer Education platform for scaling onboarding, training, and monetizing learning content. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metrics**: - **Annual Revenue**: Estimated $230M (per LinkedIn) - **Total Funding**: $1.3B across 9 rounds (per LinkedIn) - **Customers**: Over 3,500 companies worldwide (20,000+ growing customer accounts per site) - **Notable Investors**: Vista Equity Partners (acquired majority stake in 2020), with prior rounds from other firms. - **Growth Signals**: - Named a **Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Customer Success Platforms**. - Acquisitions: **Staircase AI** (2024 – conversational AI), **Skilljar** (2025 – customer education). - 98% employee satisfaction rating on internal surveys; Glassdoor “Best Place to Work” recognition (2023). - Expanded to 21 countries with offices in US, UK, Netherlands, Israel, and India. ## Competitive Advantages - **Category Definition**: Gainsight essentially created the “Customer Success” software category and remains the market leader. - **Human-First Culture**: Differentiator for attracting and retaining talent; proven to correlate with business outcomes. - **Integrated Platform**: Combines CS, PX, Communities, Education, and AI into one unified post-sales ecosystem. - **AI-Native Services**: First to launch “Agent Studio” and custom AI agents purpose-built for retention workflows. - **Large Community**: Hosts Pulse, the industry’s largest Customer Success conference, fostering strong user loyalty. ## Strategic Focus - **Agentic Era**: Building “the first AI native services for customer retention” – enabling customers to automate workflows without adding headcount. - **Unified Post-Sales**: Continuing to integrate acquisitions (Staircase AI, Skilljar) into a single platform that covers the entire post-sales journey. - **Expansion**: Growing global footprint and moving upmarket to serve large public companies. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “Human-First” is core – backed by employee resource groups (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Women, Parents, Green champions), karaoke sessions, parody videos, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance (sane work hours). - **Remote Policy**: Remote-friendly; offices in multiple countries. - **Career Development**: Intentional career coaching, mentors, and growth tracks. - **Perks**: Industry-leading benefits, commitment to DEI, and a fun, collaborative atmosphere (98% of employees say it’s a great place to work). - **Engineering & Innovation**: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and define the future of customer retention at scale. ## Sources 1. [Gainsight About Page](https://www.gainsight.com/company/) 2. [Gainsight Careers Page](https://www.gainsight.com/company/careers/) 3. [Gainsight Homepage](https://www.gainsight.com/) 4. [Gainsight LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gainsight) 5. 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