Security Engineering Lead

Role:

We are seeking a versatile and experienced Security Engineering Lead to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the implementation of our enterprise security strategy while managing key compliance efforts across SOC 2, PCI, and FedRAMP. This is a technical role that requires you to wear many hats, balancing enterprise security implementations with the demands of regulatory compliance. You will serve as the main point of contact for internal and external audits, leading technical discussions on critical areas like encryption, database backups, access controls, Kubernetes, disaster recovery, among many other cloud-based security controls. Beyond audits, you will drive security initiatives across the organization, ensuring we meet security SLAs, manage risk, and maintain a strong security posture across our infrastructure, including enterprise-level systems.

This role is perfect for someone with deep technical expertise who can also manage compliance, risk, and program management, helping us stay ahead of security challenges and audit requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Implement technical security controls within software systems and cloud environments.
• Lead efforts to maintain and/or obtain SOC2, PCI and FedRAMP compliance, including preparing for and managing audits, gathering necessary evidence, and implementing required controls.
• Plan, procure, schedule, and lead major security initiatives, including penetration testing, incident response testing, network firewall reviews, and risk assessments.
• Review, approve, and update security policy documentation to reflect current practices and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate and review technical security control evidence to confirm effectiveness and compliance.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks.
• As a subject matter expert, provide input and direction into the customer due diligence process.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to enhance enterprise security.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Stay current with the latest industry trends, threats, and security standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in information security at a SaaS company, with a focus on InfoSec engineering, governance, and compliance.
• Strong experience with FedRAMP compliance. SOC2 and PCI a plus.
• Strong technical experience with AWS infrastructure. Kubernetes is a plus.
• Proven experience leading and managing information security initiatives, including penetration testing, incident response testing, network firewall reviews, and risk assessments.
• Proficient in many and expert in some cybersecurity technologies, IT concepts, strategies and methodologies, as well as security aspects of multiple platforms, operating systems, software, communications and network protocols.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex security related concepts to technical and non-technical audiences alike.
• Familiarity with current industry trends, threats, and security standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity working in financial services is a big plus.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must live in the United States.

Salary Range:

• $170,000 - $210,000 plus equity and benefits