Senior Information Security Specialist

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Senior Information Security Specialist advancing GRC, third-party risk, compliance, and incident readiness. Supporting Halcyon’s adaptive platform dedicated to stopping ransomware.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform and maintain third-party risk assessments and track vendor remediation activities.
  • Support coordination and analysis of internal and external security testing, including vulnerability scans and penetration tests.
  • Develop, track, and follow up on corrective action plans for identified security gaps or audit findings.
  • Collaborate with managed security service providers and internal stakeholders to monitor and manage security events and escalations.
  • Partner with engineering and operations teams to ensure implementation of security and compliance requirements across the organization.
  • Assist in developing, maintaining, and communicating information security policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Coordinate security incident response planning, disaster recovery testing, and business continuity exercises.
  • Monitor and support enforcement of technical and administrative security controls across the enterprise.
  • Stay current with evolving security and privacy regulations and frameworks, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, TX-RAMP, and FedRAMP.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in information security, GRC, or IT risk management.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, controls, and risk frameworks.
  • Demonstrated experience with third-party risk management processes and tooling.
  • Proven ability to coordinate security testing and vulnerability management efforts.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Ability to assess and implement technical and administrative controls across cloud and hybrid environments.
  • Experience with regulatory compliance and audit support in fast-paced environments.
  • Experience with compliance platforms such as Drata or Vanta is a bonus.
  • Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST 800-53 or CIS Controls is a bonus.
  • Familiarity with secure software development practices or DevSecOps principles is a bonus.
  • Background in auditing or supporting third-party security assessments is a bonus.
  • Experience with Microsoft 365 and/or Google Workspace security configuration is a bonus.
  • Exposure to HIPAA, GDPR, or CCPA is a bonus.
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, Security+, or similar are a plus.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage, basic life and AD&D insurance plans.
  • Medical and dependent care FSA options.
  • 401k plan with a generous employer contribution.
  • Flexible PTO policy.
  • Parental leave.
  • Generous equity offerings.