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# Enterprise Security Architect at SPAN

- **Company:** SPAN
- **Location:** Bengaluru, India
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-01-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/span/173b7b48-61fe-412e-8a18-2e498cef0a41/application

**Skills:** SOC2, CCPA, NIST CSF 2.0, Zero Trust Architecture, Least Privilege IAM, Network Security Architecture, OIDC, SAML, OAuth2.0, Penetration Testing, Python, Bash, PowerShell, FIDO2

> The Enterprise Security Architect leads the design and implementation of SPAN's enterprise security and compliance program. Responsibilities include governing policy lifecycles, leading audits, architecting Zero Trust IAM frameworks, and managing network security architecture.

## Job description

## Our Mission

SPAN is enabling electrification for all ⚡ We are a mission-driven company designing, building, and deploying products that electrify the built environment, reduce carbon emissions, and slow the effects of climate change.

- Decarbonization: is the process to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere.
- Electrification: is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives.

At SPAN, we believe in:

- Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy
- Making electrification upgrades possible
- Building more resilient homes with reliable backup
- Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid

The Role: We are looking for a hands-on individual with a security mindset to join us as Enterprise Security Architect as part of the Security team at SPAN. You will be responsible for building out SPAN’s enterprise security and compliance program.

## Responsibilities

Governance & Compliance

- Documentation Lifecycle: Maintain and map security policies and standards to ensure continuous audit readiness.
- Audit Leadership: Lead end-to-end audit cycles, including evidence collection and remediation.
- Third-Party Risk: Conduct security assessments on vendors and partners to enforce compliance standards.

Technical Architecture

- Identity & Access (IAM): Architect and implement a Zero Trust/Least Privilege IAM framework.
- Network Security: Design and own the enterprise network security architecture.

Operations & Defense

- Incident Response: Develop and maintain the IT security incident response plan.
- Vulnerability Management: Drive enterprise-wide vulnerability scanning and remediation programs.

## About you

Must Haves:

- 10+ years of experience in enterprise security leadership and architectural roles.
- Expert-level knowledge of security and privacy frameworks, including SOC2, CCPA, and NIST CSF 2.0.
- Demonstrated track record of leading and successfully delivering complex security audits.
- Deep technical proficiency in modern authentication and authorization protocols (OIDC, SAML, OAuth2.0).
- Proven experience designing and deploying robust, scalable network security architectures.

Bonus Skills:

- Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) to automate security workflows and evidence gathering.
- Hands-on experience in penetration testing for both internal networks and diverse IT assets.
- Practical experience implementing and managing hardware-backed, phishing-resistant systems like FIDO2.

Life at SPAN Our Bengaluru team plays a pivotal role in SPAN’s continued growth and expansion. Together, we’re driving engineering, product development, and operational excellence to shape the future of home energy solutions. As part of our team in India, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate closely with our teams in the US and across the globe. This international collaboration fosters innovation, learning, and growth, while helping us achieve our bold mission of electrifying homes and advancing clean energy solutions worldwide. Our in-office culture offers the chance for dynamic interactions and hands-on teamwork, making SPAN a truly collaborative environment where every team member’s contribution matters. Our climate-focused culture is driven by a team of forward-thinkers, engineers, and problem-solvers who push boundaries every day. Do mission-driven work: Every role at SPAN directly advances clean energy adoption. Bring powerful ideas to life: We encourage diverse ideas and perspectives to drive stronger products. Nurture an innovation-first mindset: We encourage big thinking and bold action. Deliver exceptional customer value: We value hard work, and the ability to deliver exceptional customer value.

## Benefits at SPAN India

⚡Generous paid leave ⚡Comprehensive Insurance & Health Benefits ⚡Centrally located office in Bengaluru with easy access to public transit, dining, and city amenities Interested in joining our team? Apply today and we’ll be in touch with the next steps!

## About SPAN

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: SPAN designs and manufactures a smart electrical panel that replaces traditional circuit breakers, providing real-time, circuit-level energy management and control to optimize home energy use.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series C)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Smart Home Energy Management, Clean Technology, Electrical Infrastructure
- **Target customers**: B2C (homeowners), B2B (builders, installers, and partners in the solar/battery/HVAC ecosystem)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Decarbonize our future" by designing, building, and deploying products that electrify homes and slow the effects of climate change [span.io/about](https://www.span.io/about).

## Products & Services
- **SPAN Panel**: A smart electrical panel that replaces a home’s standard circuit breaker box. It provides real-time, circuit-level energy data, control, and automation via an intuitive mobile app. It manages all electricity in the home, enabling smarter energy use, cost savings, and longer backup power during outages.
- **SPAN Home App**: The software interface for the SPAN Panel. It offers an all-in-one dashboard for real-time energy monitoring, circuit-level control, and energy-saving insights.
- **SPAN PowerUp**: An integrated technology within the SPAN Panel that automatically manages appliance loads to prevent overloads, allowing homeowners to add major appliances (like EV chargers, heat pumps) without costly utility service upgrades.
- **SPAN XFRA**: A distributed data center solution announced in April 2026, designed to close the speed-to-power gap for AI compute demand [span.io](https://www.span.io/).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding raised of **$426.72M** (Series C) [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/spanio)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Partners include Tesla, Carrier, Eaton, FranklinWH, and Mitsubishi Electric [span.io](https://www.span.io/).
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Ranked **#5 out of top 500 startups** [span.io/mission-careers](https://www.span.io/mission-careers).
  - Launched a campaign with Carrier, Tesla, and others to lower electricity costs by unlocking underused grid capacity (March 2026).
  - Announced a collaboration with Eaton (March 2026).
  - Expanding into distributed data center solutions with XFRA (April 2026).

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover in smart panels**: SPAN reinvented the 100-year-old electrical panel, creating a new category of home energy management.
- **Hardware + Software Moat**: The combination of a physical panel (UL 1741 PCS certified) with sophisticated software for circuit-level control is difficult to replicate.
- **Ecosystem Integrations**: Deep partnerships with major players like Tesla, Carrier, and Eaton create a sticky, integrated product experience.
- **Safety & Reliability**: Unrivaled leadership in electrical safety, meeting rigorous industry standards (NEMA 3R rated for indoor/outdoor placement).

## Strategic Focus
- **Electrification of homes**: Core mission is to enable all-electric homes with solar, battery storage, EV charging, and heat pumps.
- **Grid modernization**: Pushing for policy changes and technologies (like the campaign with Carrier and Tesla) to unlock underused grid capacity.
- **New market expansion**: Moving beyond residential into distributed data center infrastructure with XFRA.
- **Deepening integrations**: Continued collaboration with major OEMs to ensure seamless installation and interoperability.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven**: Employees are united by the goal to decarbonize the world and slow climate change [span.io/about](https://www.span.io/about).
- **Company values**: "Know your stuff" (curiosity, expertise), "Make it happen" (execution mindset), and "In it together" (team success) [span.io/mission-careers](https://www.span.io/mission-careers).
- **Growth & recognition**: Ranked #5 out of top 500 startups, indicating strong momentum and market validation.
- **Culture**: "Safe, productive, and flexible work environment that enables innovation and creativity" [span.io/mission-careers](https://www.span.io/mission-careers).
- **Compensation & benefits**: Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, flexible paid time off, and team-building/career growth opportunities.
- **Locations**: Offices in San Francisco (HQ), South San Francisco (R&D Lab), and Bengaluru, India.
- **Employee Resource Groups**: Active ERGs for community connection.

## Sources
1. [span.io](https://www.span.io/)
2. [span.io/about](https://www.span.io/about)
3. [span.io/mission-careers](https://www.span.io/mission-careers)
4. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/spanio)
5. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/spanio)

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