Business Applications & Systems Lead

Upwind Security, Inc.; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A cloud security platform provider is seeking a Business Applications & Systems Lead to oversee their core application ecosystem, focusing on Salesforce and other critical systems. This role requires strong project management skills and the ability to design a scalable architecture. Candidates should have 5+ years of relevant experience, including expertise in Salesforce administration and data governance. The position is fully remote.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Business Systems/Applications or Solutions Consulting.
• Experience working in a high-growth, late-stage startup.
• Strong understanding of data governance, security, and control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the business application stack roadmap.
• Design and maintain application architecture for scalability.
• Act as a strategic partner to various department leaders.
• Manage the full project lifecycle for system enhancements.
• Serve as expert Administrator for Salesforce management.

Skills

Business Systems/Application Consulting

Salesforce Administration

Project Management

Data Integration

Technical Architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

ERP systems like NetSuite

CPQ systems

Marketing Automation tools

Job description

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We hold ourselves accountable, publicly owning mistakes and using them as stepping stones for growth. Integrity guides us to act in the best interests of the team, fostering a culture of trust, shared purpose, and mutual growth.## Business Applications & Systems LeadUS (Remote) · Full-time#### About The PositionUpwind is a next-generation Cloud Security Platform that leverages runtime context to identify and prioritize critical risks, providing precise insights and efficient cloud security management. Unlike traditional tools, Upwind uses runtime data proactively for risk prioritization and posture insights, ensuring teams focus on what truly matters. With industry-leading efficiency and eBPF-powered sensors, Upwind delivers comprehensive capabilities, including agentless cloud posture discovery, real-time threat protection, and integrated API security. From misconfigurations to malware defense, Upwind ensures end-to-end, cost-effective cloud infrastructure protection. At Upwind, you’ll have the opportunity to think creatively, explore new ideas, and use your skills to make a meaningful impact on our growth.We are hiring our first dedicated Business Applications and Systems Lead—a foundational role critical to the success of our hyper-growth trajectory. You will be the single point of ownership for our core application ecosystem, managing and building systems that enable the revenue and operational function of the company, with Salesforce (SFDC) as the backbone.This role requires a systems thinker with strong project management acumen who can operate across the entire technology lifecycle: from day-to-day configuration and maintenance to designing the scalable architecture that will support our hyper-growth.**Responsibilities*** Define and execute the 1-3 year roadmap for our business application stack (SFDC, ERP, CPQ, etc.). Proactively identify application needs, integration gaps, and technical debt.* Design, build, and maintain the application architecture and data models to ensure they are robust, secure, and can scale seamlessly to accommodate massive user and data growth.* Act as the strategic partner to executive and department leaders (Sales, Finance, Marketing, Operations), translating high-level business goals into concrete technical solutions and system requirements.* Ensure all business applications and integrations meet data governance, security, and internal control requirements.* Own the full project lifecycle for all system enhancements and new application implementations, including scoping, time budgeting, design, hands-on configuration/development, testing, and deployment.* Serve as the expert Administrator for Salesforce (Advanced Admin skills required), managing configuration, custom objects, user provisioning, security, data integrity, and troubleshooting.* Own the health, performance, and development of all critical integrations between SFDC and adjacent applications (e.g., Clari, AWS, Slack, Upwind Platform, etc.).* Be the expert in Salesforce declarative automation, specifically focusing on building, maintaining, and optimizing complex Flows and other automation tools to eliminate manual steps and drive efficiency across business processes.#### Requirements* 5+ years of experience in Business Systems/Applications or Solutions Consulting with Revenue, Finance, or ERP Systems demonstrating progressive responsibility and ownership, ideally within a high-growth, late-stage startup environment.* Proven ability to thrive in a "first hire" or standalone role, demonstrating independence, quick learning, and accountability for critical infrastructure.* Deep, hands-on expertise with Salesforce (Admin certification required; Developer/Consultant certification a strong plus).* Strong familiarity and experience integrating/managing at least one major adjacent system (e.g., ERP like NetSuite, CPQ, or Marketing Automation).* Proven, deep experience designing, building, and