Head Of Security - Base44

About the team

We're Base44, a newly acquired part of Wix, on a mission to redefine how software is built. Our AI-powered platform enables anyone to create custom software applications using natural language - no coding required. Operating like a startup within Wix, we're fast, collaborative, and focused on solving complex problems with simple, powerful solutions.

We exist to empower creators, solo founders, startups, entrepreneurs, and side hustlers to bring their ideas to life. Whether you're launching a product, validating a concept, or exploring a new idea, Base44 is here to help you build it.

We're growing rapidly, the potential is immense, and with your expertise, we can drive user-driven growth to new heights.

Job description

As Head of Security for Base44, you'll lead and implement security strategies, ensuring robust protection for our products, clients, and internal systems. With a dotted-line to the Wix CISO, you'll serve as Base44's primary security authority while ensuring full alignment with Wix's corporate security standards, policies, and enterprise-grade compliance requirements.

In your day-to-day, you will

• Design, architect, and implement security features directly into our product codebase
• leading pre-sales security engagements meetings, executive security discussions, CISO-level reviews, and vendor security assessments while representing the company's security posture.
• Set standards and best practices across R&D and product teams as the sole internal authority for security
• Work closely with Wix CISO and the broader Wix Security departments to align Base44's security posture with corporate policies, compliance frameworks, and enterprise requirements

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on security experience, specifically in product security or application security, with strong development skills
• 4+ years of experience in customer-facing roles, representing the company to client CISOs, IT directors, and security teams (Enterprise & SMB)
• Strong understanding of cloud security (AWS/GCP/Azure), web application security (OWASP Top 10), and secure architecture design
• Proven background in B2B SaaS companies
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing deep technical execution with high-level strategic and client discussions