Security Partner

Experian; United States; Remote; USD 133,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Medical benefits

401K matching

Flexible work model

Flexible time off

Job summary

Experian is seeking a Security Partner who will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, bridging priorities and security risks. You will align security strategy with priorities, product development, regulatory expectations, and evolving cyber risk.

You will work with BU leaders, technology teams, and governance partners to translate priorities into practical security decisions and lead risk assessments for new products and enterprise changes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in information security, security risk assessment, audit, compliance, technology risk, or related fields.
• Experience with cybersecurity risk management, control frameworks, and governance practices, including ISO 27001, NIST, ITIL, COBIT, and risk lifecycle methodologies.
• Working knowledge of regulated financial services, FinTech, privacy, and security obligations such as GDPR, CCPA, FFIEC, PCI, HIPAA, FedRAMP, and breach notification requirements.
• Knowledge across application security, vulnerability management, cloud security, incident response, secure software development, Agile delivery, AI/GenAI risk, and latest technologies.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Relevant Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CCSP, or CIPP

Responsibilities

• Partner with BU leaders, Security Champions, technology teams, and governance partners to translate priorities into practical security and risk decisions.
• Lead project security assessments, rapid risk reviews, risk acceptances, deviations, and remediation planning for new products, enterprise changes, and special programs.
• Maintain a clear view of BU security risk, control health, metrics, dashboards, OKR's, and SLO's. Escalate or guide action where risk requires attention.
• Advise on secure data exchange, regulatory and control obligations, security assessments, M&A integration, and major programs in a regulated environment.
• Communicate threats, incidents, policy changes, and business-specific security requirements to leadership using a threat-informed, business-aligned approach.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automation, governance workflows, and security partner engagement models across the business.

Skills

Information security

Security risk assessment

Governance practices

Regulatory compliance

Cloud security

Vulnerability management

Agile delivery

AI/GenAI risk

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

• Job Posting - Salary Range: $133,109 - $239,596
• Department: Information Security
• Flexible Time Off: 20 Days
• Schedule: Full Time
• Shift: Day Shift
• Compensation: USD 133,109 - USD 239,596 - yearly

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.

Job Description

Reporting to Security Leadership, Experian is looking for a Security Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, bridging the gap between priorities and security risks. You will help align security strategy with priorities, product development, regulatory expectations, and evolving cyber risk. You will bridge the business and the Global Security Office, guiding risk decisions, strengthening controls, and ensuring secure growth.

• Partner with BU leaders, Security Champions, technology teams, and governance partners to translate priorities into practical security and risk decisions.
• Lead project security assessments, rapid risk reviews, risk acceptances, deviations, and remediation planning for new products, enterprise changes, and special programs.
• Maintain a clear view of BU security risk, control health, metrics, dashboards, OKR's, and SLO's. Escalate or guide action where risk requires attention.
• Advise on secure data exchange, regulatory and control obligations, security assessments, M&A integration, and major programs in a regulated environment.
• Communicate threats, incidents, policy changes, and business-specific security requirements to leadership using a threat-informed, business-aligned approach.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automation, governance workflows, and security partner engagement models across the business.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in information security, security risk assessment, audit, compliance, technology risk, or related fields.
• Experience with cybersecurity risk management, control frameworks, and governance practices, including ISO 27001, NIST, ITIL, COBIT, and risk lifecycle methodologies.
• Working knowledge of regulated financial services, FinTech, privacy, and security obligations such as GDPR, CCPA, FFIEC, PCI, HIPAA, FedRAMP, and breach notification requirements.
• Knowledge across application security, vulnerability management, cloud security, incident response, secure software development, Agile delivery, AI/GenAI risk, and latest technologies.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Relevant Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CCSP, or CIPP

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education. You will also be eligible for a variable pay opportunity.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal, state and local law, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

• Great compensation package and bonus plan.
• Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K.
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office.
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays.

This is a remote position.