Hybrid Network Security Specialist — ISO & Compliance

Popular; San Juan (PR); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Popular is seeking an ISO Security Specialist to maintain the security, integrity, availability, and compliance of our network security environment. The role blends hands-on security work with governance, risk management, and oversight of on-premises and cloud security technologies.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in network security operations, strong firewall governance experience, and familiarity with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or related field.
• 3–5 years in security operations, firewall governance, or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Manage and govern network security technologies including firewalls, WAFs, IDS/IPS, NAC, VPN, and DDoS protections.
• Oversee firewall governance processes, rule lifecycles, recertifications, and connectivity requests.
• Conduct security reviews, control assessments, and risk evaluations for compliance.
• Support audit readiness activities, evidence collection, and regulatory examinations (NIST, ISO 27001, SOX, NYDFS, FFIEC).
• Coordinate security-related change management and remediation efforts.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents and control deficiencies.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams, MSSPs, app owners, and stakeholders to secure implementations.

Skills

Network Security Operations

Cybersecurity Operations

Firewall Governance

Security Monitoring

Information Security Risk Management

Security Compliance and Governance

Audit Readiness

Collaboration Across Teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Palo Alto Networks

Fortinet Security Platforms

Cisco Security Technologies

IDS/IPS Solutions

NAC

Cloud Security Controls

ServiceNow

JIRA

Guardicore

Job description

Popular is seeking an ISO Security Specialist to maintain the security, integrity, availability, and compliance of our network security environment. The role blends hands-on security work with governance, risk management, and oversight of on-premises and cloud security technologies.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in network security operations, strong firewall governance experience, and familiarity with regulatory standards.