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Who We Are

Deepwatch is the leader in managed security services, protecting organizations from ever-increasing cyber threats 24/7/365. Powered by Deepwatch’s cloud-based security operations platform, Deepwatch provides the industry’s fastest, most comprehensive detection and automated response to cyber threats together with tailored guidance from dedicated experts to mitigate risk and measurably improve security posture. Hundreds of organizations, from Fortune 100 to mid-sized enterprises, trust Deepwatch to protect their business.

Our core values drive everything we do at Deepwatch, including our approach to tackling tough cyber challenges. We seek out tenacious individuals who are passionate about solving complex problems and protecting our customers. At Deepwatch, every decision, process, and hire is made with a focus on improving our cybersecurity solutions and delivering an exceptional experience for our customers. By embracing our values, we create a culture of excellence that is dedicated to empowering our team members to explore their potential, expand their skill sets, and achieve their career aspirations, which is supported by our unique annual professional development benefit.

Deepwatch recognition includes:

2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021 Great Place to Work Certified 2024 Military Times Best for Vets Employers 2024 US Department of Labor Hire Vets Gold Award 2024 Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers 2024 Cyber Defense Magazine, Global Infosec Awards 2023 and 2022 Fortress Cybersecurity Award 2023 $180M Series C investment from Springcoast Capital Partners, Splunk Ventures, and Vista Credit Partners of Vista Equity Partners 2022 Cybersecurity Excellence Award for MDR

Location: Tampa - Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)

Reports to: EVP, People

About The Role

We’re looking for a strategic, people-first HR leader to join our team in Tampa as People Experience Director. In this high-impact role, you’ll be a key architect of organizational effectiveness, partnering closely with the EVP, People and business leaders to shape culture, elevate the employee experience, and enable scalable growth.

You will lead core pillars of the People function—including organizational design, talent development, employee engagement, and workforce planning while also serving as a trusted business partner to leaders across functions. This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative, data-informed leader who thrives in dynamic, high-growth environments and brings a deep passion for building inclusive, high-performing organizations.

What You’ll Do

Business Partnership & Strategic People Support

Serve as a strategic business partner to cross-functional leaders, aligning people strategies with operational goals. Advise and coach leaders on team structure, talent planning, change leadership, and performance optimization. Ensure HR practices are tailored to the needs of the business while reinforcing consistency, fairness, and compliance.

Organizational Design & Workforce Planning

Lead strategic workforce planning, team structure design, and succession strategies to support long-term scale. Shape operating models that enable agility, clarity, and accountability across the business.

Employee Engagement & Retention

Use data (surveys, stay interviews, trends) to design programs that strengthen engagement, connection, and belonging. Collaborate with leaders to drive culture and retention strategies that support employee growth and morale.

Talent Development & Succession Planning

Build and lead initiatives that develop talent pipelines, accelerate high-potential employees, and drive career growth. Partner with stakeholders to define development paths, build learning programs, and support internal mobility.

M&A & Change Management

Support M&A initiatives through due diligence, organizational planning, and post-close integration. Lead people-centric change management strategies to navigate transitions with transparency and care.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB)

Champion inclusive people practices throughout the employee lifecycle. Partner with leaders to embed DEIB into hiring, learning, and culture; grow the impact of Employee Support Groups (ESGs).

Employee Relations & Internal Communications

Provide guidance on employee relations with a focus on consistency, fairness, and legal compliance. Help drive internal communications that reinforce clarity, transparency, and organizational alignment.

What You’ll Bring

7+ years of progressive HR experience, including strategic HR business partnership, talent development, and organizational design. Demonstrated ability to support and influence cross-functional leaders in a high-growth, evolving environment. Proven experience leading HR through M&A, integration, or similar business transformation initiatives. Deep understanding of talent development frameworks, succession planning, and employee growth strategy. A hands-on leader who combines strategic thinking with operational execution. Strong executive presence, excellent communication skills, and a bias toward action and collaboration. Proficiency in company-wide internal and external communications Strong proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and visualization using Excel and Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides) Skilled in building and interpreting reports, managing datasets, and leveraging Excel and Google Sheets for operational insights Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas) and Google Sheets expertise with a focus on data-driven decision making Global or multi-region experience preferred (U.S. and India experience a plus). Passion for inclusive leadership and values-driven people practices.

The anticipated salary range for this role is $155,000 - $175,000 + bonus + stock options + benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

What We Offer:

Deepwatch is excited to provide benefits designed to support team members and their families. Including:

Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance Flexible Time Off (FTO), 9 company holidays, sick leave and 8-Weeks Paid Parental Leave Unique professional development benefits, starting at $3,000 annually Wellness contests and monthly educational programs 401(K) retirement program with employer match Learn more here: Deepwatch Benefits

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you. Please review our DEI Statement here.

Deepwatch welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities and accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please inform your recruiter or contact recruiting@deepwatch.com for further information.

All Deepwatch employees are expected to:

Be interested in and able to work remotely from a home office when not at a corporate office Pass a pre-employment background check in accordance with applicable laws

Deepwatch is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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