Lead, Security Assurance

Request Technology, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Lead, Security Assurance in Chicago or Coppell, TX. This role requires 5+ years in Information Security with expertise in compliance and risk management. Responsibilities include conducting security assessments, collaborating with engineering teams, and managing risk evaluation. Ideal for candidates who thrive in a hybrid work environment with a full-time commitment to enhancing security methodologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ hands-on Information Security experience, preferably in Compliance, Audit, Risk Management, or Security.
• Advanced understanding of related frameworks and standards such as COBIT, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, ISO.
• Experience in security risk management principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and report Security assessments for internal departments.
• Assess risk and set security requirements for new technology onboarding.
• Manage the Security Observation Risk Tracking process.

Skills

Information Security experience

Understanding of COBIT, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, ISO

Security risk management principles

Working with regulatory frameworks

ServiceNow

Tableau

Archer GRC

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Lead, Security Assurance

Salary: Open + Bonus

Location: Chicago, IL or Coppell, TX

Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

*We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role*

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ hands‑on Information Security experience, preferably within previous work in Compliance, Audit, Risk Management, or Security.
• Advanced understanding of related frameworks and standards such as COBIT, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, ISO etc.
• Experience in security risk management principles and practices.
• Experience in working with regulatory frameworks and requirements such as, Reg SCI, CFTC 99.18, etc.
• Experience working in ServiceNow, Tableau, Archer GRC, Jira, and Confluence

Responsibilities

• Scoping, planning, conducting, and reporting Security assessments for internal departments
• Collaborate with the Security Engineering & Technology Integration and Threat Intelligence teams to assess risk and set security requirements for new technology onboarding and PoCs
• Assist with oversight of the Security Observation Risk Tracking process which includes processing security observations nominated from various sources, assessing risk ratings for observations, communicating observations to risk owners, and managing the observation lifecycle
• Collaborate with Threat Intelligence to determine MITRE ATT&CK tagging for within the Security Observation Risk Tracking process
• Participate in Security review and approval of Linux server privilege elevation, proxy exception, and firewall exception requests
• Participate in Security review and approval of Risk Intake, Risk Action Plan, and Risk Acceptance records managed by the Operational Risk Management & Controls team
• Research and recommend new or updated risk assessment methodologies, frameworks, and standards
• Assist with other Security Assurance Program efforts including but not limited to tracking of remediation and validation of audit, compliance, and regulatory findings as needed.
• Collaborate with automation and AI teams to assess opportunities for incorporating AI into team processes
• Documenting process flow enhancements and working with Security Business Operations to develop and enhance Security Assurance processes.
• Assist Security Analysts, transferring technical and risk management knowledge
• Partnering with IT department to disseminate, train, and provide guidance against the Security requirements

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Information Technology & Services
• Financial Services