Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Cybersecurity/Fintech): Scaling the security program with an accent on application security, GRC, and overall security strategy. Focus on identifying high-risk areas, managing compliance initiatives (PCI, SOC 2), and partnering with Engineering on secure SDLC and AI/ML security.

Location: Remote, United States. Must be based in the US and authorized to work without sponsorship.

Salary: $235,000 – $270,000

Company

hirify.global is a leader in fraud prevention and AML compliance using device intelligence, biometrics, and AI to stop identity and payment fraud for banks and fintechs.

What you will do

• Partner with the CISO on the overall security strategy, roadmap, and execution.
• Manage key compliance initiatives including PCI, SOC 2, ISO 27001, DORA, and FedRAMP readiness.
• Collaborate with Engineering on application security, secure SDLC, vulnerability management, and threat modeling.
• Assess and improve security across cloud infrastructure, SaaS tools, IAM, and corporate IT systems.
• Support customer-facing security reviews, RFPs, and executive briefings to build trust with enterprise clients.
• Partner on security considerations for AI/ML systems, bot mitigation, and abuse prevention.

Requirements

• 10–15+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 3+ years in a senior leadership or director-level role.
• Broad security background across multiple domains (AppSec, GRC, SecOps) rather than a single specialty.
• Must be based in the United States and authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Strong working knowledge of SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA, and DORA.
• Experience leading security incidents and managing cloud/SaaS security and zero-trust fundamentals.
• Exceptional communication skills for translating technical security concepts into business language for executives.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first culture with a "Work from Anywhere" approach.
• Generous cash and equity compensation with early exercise options for all options.
• Flexible paid time off and a dedicated year-end break.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• 4% matching in 401k (US) and a home office setup stipend.
• Monthly meal and social meet-up stipends, plus annual learning and wellness budgets.