Remote Information Security & Compliance Leader

Jobgether; Illinois; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking an Information Security & Compliance Manager for a remote position. This pivotal role focuses on leading security engineering and compliance operations to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data. Responsibilities include vulnerability management, incident response, and overseeing compliance with SOC 2 and HIPAA frameworks. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity and at least 5 years of relevant IT security experience. The position offers flexible remote work arrangements with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on IT security engineering or cybersecurity experience.
• Experience leading security or compliance functions.
• Strong technical background in SIEM, AWS security, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Own vulnerability management, SIEM tuning and monitoring.
• Maintain secure baseline configurations based on industry standards.
• Oversee AWS security controls and enforce cloud security guardrails.
• Design and approve security controls for new systems and applications.
• Govern identity security and privileged access.
• Lead annual risk assessments and security reviews.

Skills

IT Security Engineering

Cybersecurity

Incident Response

Compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA)

AWS Security

Risk Evaluation

Cross-functional Collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or equivalent experience

Job description

A recruiting firm is seeking an Information Security & Compliance Manager for a remote position. This pivotal role focuses on leading security engineering and compliance operations to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data. Responsibilities include vulnerability management, incident response, and overseeing compliance with SOC 2 and HIPAA frameworks. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity and at least 5 years of relevant IT security experience. The position offers flexible remote work arrangements with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and professional development opportunities.