Sr Mgr, Information Security

The Senior Manager – Information Security Risk & Compliance is a hands-on leader responsible for executing and operating the organization’s information security risk and compliance programs. This role directly performs risk assessments, supports audits, manages GRC tooling, and works closely with technical teams to remediate control gaps. The role balances leadership responsibilities with day-to-day execution and technical depth.
Key Responsibilities
Hands-On Risk Management
    • Perform and lead information security risk assessments across applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, and business processes.
    • Maintain risk registers, document findings, assign remediation actions, and track closure.
    • Conduct threat modeling and control gap analyses in collaboration with engineering and security teams.
    • Perform and review third-party/vendor security risk assessments and questionnaires.
Compliance & Audit Execution
    • Directly manage compliance efforts for frameworks and regulations such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, SOX, GDPR, or HIPAA (as applicable).
    • Prepare audit evidence, coordinate walkthroughs, and respond to auditor and regulator requests.
    • Execute control testing and validate control design and operating effectiveness.
    • Track remediation plans and validate corrective actions.
Policy, Standards & Controls
    • Draft, update, and maintain information security policies, standards, and procedures.
    • Map technical and administrative controls to compliance requirements and business risks.
    • Work hands-on with system owners to design and implement security controls.
GRC Tools & Metrics
    • Administer and optimize GRC tools (e.g., Varonis, Lighbeam, Tenable, Auditboard etc).
    • Build risk dashboards, compliance metrics, and executive-level reporting.
    • Automate evidence collection and control monitoring where possible.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Work closely with IT, Cloud, DevOps, Security Operations, Legal, Privacy, and Internal Audit teams.
    • Provide actionable security guidance during system design, cloud migrations, and vendor onboarding.
    • Act as a subject matter expert for security risk and compliance inquiries.
Leadership & Mentorship
    • Lead by example with direct execution while mentoring junior risk and compliance staff.
    • Review work products, provide hands-on coaching, and ensure quality and consistency.
    • Support hiring and onboarding of risk and compliance team members as needed.
Required Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
    • 8–12+ years of experience in information security, risk, compliance, or IT audit roles.
    • Strong hands-on experience with risk assessments, audits, and control testing.
    • Practical working knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27002, SOC 2, and cloud security controls.
    • Ability to independently manage multiple assessments and audits end-to-end.
Preferred Certifications
    • CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or equivalent.
Key Skills & Competencies
    • Deep technical understanding of security controls and risk mitigation
    • Strong documentation and evidence management skills
    • Ability to translate compliance requirements into technical actions
    • Comfortable working in fast-paced, hands-on environments
    • Strong problem-solving and attention to detail

Job Summary

Manage and coordinate a team of Security Managers and Engineers. Ensure tight rigor and control over Security Operations and Audit processes.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Serves as an internal information security consultant to the organization. Effectively leads and or coordinates all internal dedicated security functions including but not limited to - patching, anti-virus, intrusion prevention, CERT response, log file monitoring, cross division security coordination, systems operational security testing, rule set analysis, threat detection and adaptation, as well as advent security related functions.
• Initiates activities to create information security awareness within the organization.
• Performs information security risk assessments, and acts as an internal auditor. Evaluates audit findings and drives remediation of identified control deficiencies.
• Reviews all system-related security planning throughout the network and acts as a liaison to information systems.
• Monitors compliance with information security policies and procedures, addressing problems with the appropriate department manager or data owner.
• Oversees the security policy to ensure appropriateness. Provides training and consultation t