Senior Information Security Specialist

Role overview Help strengthen an organization’s information security and governance, risk, and compliance programs. This senior role spans security operations, third-party risk, compliance support, policy upkeep, and preparedness for incidents and business disruptions, with work coordinated across technical teams and external providers.

Responsibilities - Assess vendor security risks, monitor remediation, and support third-party reviews. - Coordinate vulnerability scans and penetration testing, analyze findings, and track corrective actions. - Work with internal teams and managed security providers to monitor security events and escalations. - Partner with engineering and operations to apply security and compliance controls in cloud and hybrid environments. - Maintain security policies, standards, procedures, and supporting documentation. - Coordinate incident response planning, disaster recovery testing, and business continuity exercises.

Requirements - At least five years of experience in information security, GRC, or IT risk management. - Strong understanding of cybersecurity controls, risk assessment, and security frameworks. - Experience managing third-party risk and coordinating security testing or vulnerability management. - Ability to support audits and compliance work in a changing environment. - Clear communication, documentation, and collaboration skills. - Ability to assess and implement technical and administrative controls across cloud or hybrid systems.

Nice to have - Participation in incident response or disaster recovery exercises. - Familiarity with compliance platforms, security frameworks such as NIST 800-53 or CIS Controls, or secure development practices. - Experience supporting third-party security assessments, configuring Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace security, or working with HIPAA, GDPR, or CCPA requirements. - Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or Security+.

Benefits and work setup - Remote-first, distributed work environment. - Benefits for eligible employees include health coverage, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) contribution, flexible time off, parental leave, and equity opportunities. - The stated base salary range is $120,000–$160,000, with final compensation depending on role-related factors and location.