Cyber Security jobs in Brazil

About World Business Lenders (www.wbl.com)

At World Business Lenders (WBL), we offer flexible, short-term commercial loans secured by real estate, catering to a diverse clientele of small and medium-sized enterprises across the United States that often face challenges in accessing traditional financing.

• This is a Contract/Consultant position. Typical working hours are 9:00 am-6:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, though expect some flexibility depending on operational needs. Applicants must demonstrate a strong command of the English language, both verbally and in writing.
  We would love to see your CV, so please send it to us in English!

Role Overview

• The Cybersecurity Lead will be the company's pioneering cybersecurity expert, tasked with establishing vital security capabilities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing the overall security framework. This role uniquely blends hands-on technical execution with leadership in program management, fostering effective risk mitigation across the company's Microsoft 365, Azure, and SaaS platforms.

Role Purpose

• Initially, you will focus on performing a thorough cyber risk assessment, collaborating with infrastructure and development teams to set up monitoring and incident response processes, while steering the company towards SOC 1 and SOC 2 compliance readiness. As the role evolves, there is an exciting opportunity to expand into leading a small internal cybersecurity team.

Role Objective

• Successfully complete a thorough cybersecurity risk assessment, complete with a prioritized response plan.
• Achieve SOC 1 and SOC 2 readiness by implementing essential controls and gathering necessary evidence.
• Foster productive collaboration with our Managed Service Provider (MSP) for ongoing monitoring and incident response.
• Launch the first organization-wide cybersecurity awareness initiative.
• Show documented improvements in our security posture and a noticeable decrease in key risk indicators.

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or a closely related field, or a comparable level of professional experience, is required.
• Experience: We’re looking for someone with 4 to 7 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT risk, ideally with a strong background in hands‑on implementation of security controls.
• Background: Having a background in cybersecurity within the financial sector would be a fantastic fit. You'll want to bring a solid grasp of security features in Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, such as Conditional Access, Defender, and Sentinel.
• Experience in supporting SOC 1 / SOC 2 readiness assessments or audits is highly valued. Additionally, a strong understanding of SaaS and low-code platforms like Quickbase and HubSpot is essential. We are looking for someone who excels at documenting and implementing practical security procedures that align with business-oriented teams.

Technical Skills Required

• Proficiency in recognizing cyber risks and protecting MS 365, Azure, low-code environments (especially Quickbase and HubSpot), as well as custom web applications developed in Python.

Soft Skills Required

• Great English communication skills, both written and spoken; capable of making technical and process concepts easy to understand for everyone, whether they're technical experts or not.
• Great team player with strong collaborative skills; enjoys working with people across different departments and building agreement among a variety of stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a strong dedication to accuracy, thoroughness, and consistency in all documentation and analysis.
• Skilled at juggling multiple priorities, adapting to shifting requirements, and staying focused even in high-pressure situations.
• A genuine curiosity about how systems and processes function; takes the initiative to investigate root causes and spot opportunities for improvement.

• Competitive USD Salary
• Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Fully Remote Work Opportunity