Founding Security Operations & GRC Lead

Founding Security Operations & GRC LeadA newly established fintech and trust bank focused on digital payments and digital asset infrastructure.Confidential Search Location: Remote, U.S.-Based Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $140,000–$190,000 Base Salary (Depending on Experience)Position OverviewThe 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 ResponsibilitiesSecurity OperationsManage 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 SecuritySupport cloud-security posture management within AWS environments.Oversee security controls related to:IAMCloudTrailAWS ConfigSecurity HubGuardDutyInspectorMacieKMSSecrets ManagerWAFBackup and recovery controlsMaintain 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 & OversightCoordinate 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 ManagementPartner with engineering and platform teams to support secure SDLC controls.Coordinate remediation activities for findings from:Vulnerability assessmentsPenetration testsCode reviewsSAST toolsDependency scansSecrets scanningContainer security reviewsTrack remediation progress and ensure timely closure of identified risks.Regulatory & Examination ReadinessMaintain 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.QualificationsRequired7+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas:Security OperationsCloud SecurityInformation SecurityTechnology RiskIncident ResponseVulnerability ManagementGRC / Security ComplianceExperience supporting security programs in regulated or audit-sensitive environments.Strong understanding of:Incident responseAlert triageAccess reviewsVulnerability managementRisk remediationSecurity control documentationHands-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.PreferredExperience within:BankingFintechPaymentsTrust companiesFinancial servicesDigital asset or custody environmentsFamiliarity with:OCC examination readinessFFIEC guidanceNIST CSFNIST 800-53SOC 2GLBACIS ControlsExperience 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:CISSPCISMCISACCSPAWS Security SpecialtyGIACSecurity+What Makes This Opportunity UniqueFounding-level security leadership role with significant visibility and impactOpportunity to help build security operations and governance programs from the ground upDirect interaction with executive leadership, including CTO/CISOExposure to regulatory, cloud-security, vendor-risk, and audit-readiness initiativesCollaborative environment supported by specialized security and compliance partnersRemote work flexibility within the United StatesInterested 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.Ro apply, please email your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io