World Business Lenders is hiring a Cybersecurity Lead as our pioneering security expert. You’ll be responsible for establishing vital security capabilities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing our overall security framework. This role uniquely combines hands-on technical execution with leadership in program management to mitigate risk across our Microsoft 365, Azure, and SaaS platforms.
What You'll Do
- Perform a thorough cyber risk assessment and create a prioritized response plan.
- Collaborate with infrastructure and development teams to set up monitoring and incident response processes.
- Steer the company towards SOC 1 and SOC 2 compliance readiness by implementing essential controls and gathering evidence.
- Foster productive collaboration with the Managed Service Provider (MSP) for ongoing monitoring and incident response.
- Launch the first organization-wide cybersecurity awareness initiative.
- Show documented improvements in security posture and a noticeable decrease in key risk indicators.
- Expand into leading a small internal cybersecurity team as the role evolves.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or a closely related field, or 4 to 7 years of equivalent professional experience.
- 4 to 7 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT risk.
- A strong background in hands-on implementation of security controls.
- Solid grasp of security features in Microsoft 365 and Azure environments (e.g., Conditional Access, Defender, Sentinel).
- Strong understanding of SaaS and low-code platforms like Quickbase and HubSpot.
- Proficiency in recognizing cyber risks and protecting MS 365, Azure, low-code environments, and custom web applications developed in Python.
- Great English communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Great team player with strong collaborative skills.
- Detail-oriented with a strong dedication to accuracy, thoroughness, and consistency.
- Skilled at juggling multiple priorities, adapting to shifting requirements, and staying focused under pressure.
- A genuine curiosity about how systems and processes function; takes initiative to investigate root causes and spot opportunities.
Nice to Have
- Background in cybersecurity within the financial sector.
- Experience in supporting SOC 1 / SOC 2 readiness assessments or audits.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft 365
- Azure
- SaaS platforms
- Quickbase
- HubSpot
- Python
Team & Environment
This is a pioneering cybersecurity expert role with the opportunity to lead a small internal cybersecurity team as the role evolves.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive USD Salary
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Fully Remote Work Opportunity
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position open to a global candidate.
