Security & Privacy Analyst

About Persona

Persona is the configurable identity platform built for businesses in a digital-first world. Verifying individuals and organizations is harder — but more important — than ever, with AI enabling fraudsters to launch sophisticated accounts at scale and regulations evolving rapidly.

We’ve built Persona to support practically every use case and industry — that’s why we’re able to serve a wide range of leading companies. For example, Reddit relies on Persona for age assurance and verification to comply with online safety regulations, protecting younger users while maintaining a seamless experience. Meanwhile, OpenAI relies on Persona to keep bad actors out, protecting one of the world’s most powerful AI platforms from large-scale abuse in a time when AI is reshaping the way we work and live.

We’re growing rapidly and looking for exceptional people to join us!

About the Role

Persona is looking for a Security & Privacy Analyst to support the development and execution of our broader privacy and security compliance programs.

This role focuses on helping operationalize privacy and security requirements across the organization. You will work closely with Legal, Security, Infrastructure, and Engineering teams to implement controls, support audits, and strengthen Persona’s privacy and compliance posture.

The ideal candidate has experience working in security, privacy, or compliance programs and is comfortable operating across technical and regulatory environments. This role is hands-on and operational, with opportunities to help scale privacy practices across systems, infrastructure, and internal processes.

What You’ll Be Doing at Persona

• Support the implementation and monitoring of privacy and security controls across systems and processes

• Assist with security and privacy audits, assessments, and compliance initiatives

• Partner with Infrastructure, Security, Legal, and Engineering teams to operationalize privacy and compliance requirements

• Own pre sales security questionnaires and vendor assessments, collaborating closely with sales, post sales, and growth teams

• Work with external stakeholders and customers to address privacy and compliance inquiries and support related reviews or assessments

• Identify privacy risks, resolve complex issues, and improve policies, procedures, and documentation to strengthen operational processes

What You’ll Bring to Persona

• 3–7 years of experience in privacy, security, compliance, or risk

• Experience with security compliance programs, controls, or audits

• Familiarity with privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, or HIPAA

• Understanding of security and infrastructure concepts related to data protection

• Experience working cross-functionally with External Stakeholders, Legal, Engineering, and Security teams

• Strong analytical, documentation, and project management skills in fast-paced environments

Full-time Employee Benefits and Perks

For full-time employees (excluding internship and contractor opportunities), Persona offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, 3% 401(k) contribution, unlimited PTO, quarterly mental health days, family planning benefits, professional development stipend, wellness benefits, among others. While we believe competitive compensation and benefits are a critical aspect of you deciding to join us, we do hope you consider why our core values and culture are right for you. If you’d like to better understand what it’s like working at Persona, feel free to check out our reviews on Glassdoor.