Senior Information Security Lead

NewRez LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm seeks a Senior Information Security Lead to design and oversee security controls in a hybrid environment. Responsibilities include managing network security, leading audits, and responding to incidents. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in information security, focusing on compliance with SOX and cybersecurity regulations. The position offers an annual salary between $125,000 and $165,000, requiring on-site presence in Missouri.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in network security and information security.
• Strong expertise with firewalls, zero trust, and vulnerability management.
• Demonstrated experience acting as primary audit contact for SOX audits.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain network security controls.
• Own and operate the Netskope Zero Trust platform.
• Lead technical incident response activities.

Skills

Network security

Vulnerability management

Microsoft 365

AWS

Azure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Palo Alto firewalls

Qualys

SIEM systems

Job description

(C) 2023 Genesis Capital, LLC. All rights reserved. Genesis Capital, LLC (“Lender”) and its affiliates (collectively, “Genesis Capital”) originates business purpose loans. Loans are for business purposes only and not for personal, family, or household use. This does not constitute a commitment to lend. All loans must satisfy Lender’s underwriting guidelines and due diligence.Loan amounts, interest rates and costs presented are for informational purposes only and are subject to change without notice and at Lender’s discretion until such time a definitive agreement is duly executed by Lender and Borrower (and any other applicable parties). Other conditions may apply. Genesis Capital (NMLS ID # 1454907), and certain employees, perform acts for which a license is required; see for details.(the “Company”) is one of the largest business purpose lenders in the country, focused on providing commercial real estate financing solutions to real estate developers who buy, renovate, and sell single-family and/or multi-family residential real estate. The Company is a subsidiary of Rithm Capital (parent company), a publicly traded mortgage real estate investment trust.The Senior Information Security Lead is a hands‐on senior individual contributor responsible for designing, operating, and governing Genesis Capital’s network and information security controls across a hybrid environment (Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, and on‐prem). This role serves as the primary security control owner and internal audit gatekeeper for security‐relevant IT General Controls (ITGCs), including responsibility for SOX audit readiness, evidence quality, deficiency remediation, and risk exception governance. The position combines deep technical execution with independent judgment, strategic thinking, documentation rigor, and executive‐level communication, without managing a team.## Principal Duties:**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.**Network Security (Hands‐On Ownership)*** Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network security controls, including **Palo Alto firewalls**, rulebases, segmentation, and secure connectivity patterns.* Own and operate the **Netskope Zero Trust / SSE** platform, including access policies, data protection rules, and monitoring.* Define and enforce network security standards (Zero Trust principles, segmentation, logging, egress controls) and validate adherence through configuration reviews and monitoring.* Perform regular firewall, SSE, and network control reviews to identify risk, over‐permissive access, and audit exposure.**Vulnerability & Configuration Risk Management*** Own the vulnerability management lifecycle using **Qualys**, including scan coverage, severity thresholds, remediation SLAs, and verification.* Assign and track remediation actions across IT teams; independently validate closure through rescans and evidence review.* Govern patching and hardening outcomes across infrastructure and cloud services, ensuring results meet security and audit requirements.* Enforce security‐related change control expectations, including documentation quality and emergency change review.* **Information Security Controls & Governance*** Enforce information security policies across **Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, and on‐premise systems**, translating policy into enforceable technical controls.* Conduct security risk assessments for new systems, architecture changes, and third‐party integrations; document risks and required controls.* Operate and continuously improve security monitoring and alerting (including **SIEM** tooling where applicable).* Research emerging threats and technologies and recommend security improvements aligned to business risk.**SOX & Internal Audit Gatekeeper*** Act as the **single point of contact** for internal and external auditors for **SOX and security‐related audits**.* Serve as **named control owner** for assigned security and infrastructure ITGCs, with responsibility for:* Control design and documentation (narratives, procedures, evidence standards)* Evidence completeness, accuracy, and timeliness* Walkthroughs and auditor inquiries* Deficiency analysis, remediation planning, and validation of closure* Maintain audit‐ready documentation and evidence repositories throughout the year.**Risk Exception & Decision Authority*** Act as the **security approval authority** for exceptions, compensating controls, and risk acceptances.* Document business justification, compensating controls, and expiration dates for accepted risks.* Escalate material or systemic risks to executive leadership with clear impact analysis and recommendations.**Incident Response, DR & Resilience*** Lead technical incident response activities, including containment, root‐cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.* Maintain incident response and disaster recovery documentation; coordinate testing, tabletop exercises, and lessons learned.**Access Governance & Security Awareness*** Conduct **periodic phishing simulation testing** and analyze results to drive targeted remediation.* Conduct **quarterly User Access Reviews** for SOX‐scoped applications and ensure timely remediation of findings.* Review identity, access, and protection reports to identify control weaknesses and audit exposure.**Reporting & Executive Communication*** Prepare clear, executive‐level reporting on: + Risk posture + Vulnerability trends and mitigations + Audit status and findings + Control effectiveness and exceptions# Education and ExperienceTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.* **7+ years** of progressive experience in network security and information security within a regulated or sensitive environment (financial services strongly preferred).* Hands‐on experience securing **Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS**, and hybrid/on‐prem environments.* Strong expertise with **firewalls**, z**ero trust**, and vulnerability management* Strong knowledge of Windows/Linux, VMWare, SQL Server, Active Directory, and networking.* Demonstrated experience acting as **primary audit contact and control owner** for SOX or similar regulatory audits.* Working knowledge of **ISO 27000, SOX, PCI, and GLBA** control expectations.* Experience with Juniper and Cisco/Meraki network switches, a plus.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including audit‐ready documentation and executive briefing* Ability to manage IT projects and support strategic initiatives.* Hands-on experience with SIEM systems and open-source security tools.* Security certifications (preferred): CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent.# Additional Skills Required:* Independent ownership and accountability* Strong risk‐based judgment and business acumen* Ability to say **“no”** and document defensible decisions* Detail‐oriented with audit‐quality rigor* Comfortable operating as a **senior individual contributor authority** without formal management responsibilities*While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position’s requirements, it in no way implies/states that these are the only job responsibilities. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and request other duties, as necessary.****By applying to this position candidate acknowledges that this is not a remote role and is required to be on-site.****Compensation Range: $125,000 - $165,000/annual***Equal Employment Opportunity** We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex,