Security Operations & GRC Lead

Founding Security Operations & GRC Lead A newly established fintech and trust bank focused on digital payments and digital asset infrastructure.

Location

Remote U.S.-Based Employment Type Full-Time

Compensation

$150000–$200000 Base Salary (Depending on Experience)

Position Overview

The Founding Security Operations & GRC Lead will serve as the internal owner of security operations execution and governance activities across cloud infrastructure enterprise technology product platforms and third-party vendors. The organization leverages specialized security infrastructure compliance and advisory partners for implementation and monitoring activities however internal ownership of security findings remediation tracking risk management control evidence and examination readiness remains critical. This role is ideal for someone with experience in security operations cloud security security governance technology risk management audit support or security compliance within regulated industries.

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations Manage day-to-day security operations across cloud product vendor and enterprise technology environments. Monitor and coordinate remediation of security findings from security tools cloud monitoring services and third-party assessments. Review triage prioritize track and escalate security alerts and security-related issues. Coordinate security incident response activities including investigation support escalation evidence preservation communications and post-incident review. Cloud Security Support cloud-security posture management within AWS environments. Oversee security controls related to IAM CloudTrail AWS Config Security Hub GuardDuty Inspector Macie KMS Secrets Manager WAF Backup and recovery controls Maintain cloud-security documentation and evidence for audits and examinations. Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) Maintain security control documentation audit evidence risk registers and security exception records. Support access governance activities including user access reviews privileged access certifications and joiner/mover/leaver processes. Prepare and organize security evidence for internal audits external audits regulatory examinations and third-party reviews. Assist with ongoing compliance and examination-readiness initiatives. Vendor Risk & Oversight Coordinate security oversight activities involving critical third-party providers and security partners. Review vendor security documentation assessment results penetration-test reports and remediation plans. Track vendor-related security issues and follow up on corrective actions. Secure Development & Vulnerability Management Partner with engineering and platform teams to support secure SDLC controls. Coordinate remediation activities for findings from Vulnerability assessments Penetration tests Code reviews SAST tools Dependency scans Secrets scanning Container security reviews Track remediation progress and ensure timely closure of identified risks. Regulatory & Examination Readiness Maintain organized accurate and examination-ready security evidence. Support regulatory readiness activities and ensure security controls remain properly documented and defensible. Provide regular updates to leadership regarding security risks incidents remediation efforts and control effectiveness.

Qualifications

Required 7 + years of experience in one or more of the following areas Security Operations Cloud Security Information Security Technology Risk Incident Response Vulnerability Management GRC / Security Compliance Experience supporting security programs in regulated or audit-sensitive environments. Strong understanding of Incident response Alert triage Access reviews Vulnerability management Risk remediation Security control documentation Hands-on experience with AWS security services and cloud-security operations. Experience working with SIEM MDR EDR vulnerability management identity management and ticketing platforms. Ability to coordinate effectively across technical teams business stakeholders and external partners. Strong documentation communication and organizational skills. Preferred Experience within Banking Fintech Payments Trust companies Financial services Digital asset or custody environments Familiarity with OCC examination readiness FFIEC guidance NIST CSF NIST 800-53 SOC 2 GLBA CIS Controls Experience supporting AWS multi-account cloud environments. Exposure to digital assets blockchain stablecoins wallets custody platforms or regulated payment systems. Experience supporting Microsoft 365 endpoint security identity governance EDR or SASE technologies. Professional certifications such as CISSP CISM CISA CCSP AWS Security Specialty GIAC Security+ What Makes This Opportunity Unique Founding-level security leadership role with significant visibility and impact Opportunity to help build security operations and governance programs from the ground up Direct interaction with executive leadership including CTO/CISO Exposure to regulatory cloud-security vendor-risk and audit-readiness initiatives Collaborative environment supported by specialized security and compliance partners Remote work flexibility within the United States Interested candidates should possess a hands-on approach strong ownership mentality and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-growth environment where security compliance and operational excellence are critical to success. To apply please email your resume to xjiang@pasona.com