PEAK6 · 4 days ago
Senior Security Program Manager
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expApex Fintech Solutions is a leader in digital wealth management, processing millions of transactions daily. They are seeking a Senior Security Program Manager to lead the development and execution of security programs and policies while managing security-related projects across the firm.
Financial ServicesInformation TechnologyTrading PlatformVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Develop and implement security programs, policies, and procedures to Apex’s assets, employees, and customers
Effectively lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute security projects
Direct and guide product security initiatives with cross functional teams including Software Engineers, Product Management, and other stakeholders
Provide technical product security subject matter expertise and leadership in defining, documenting, implementing, and communicating product security concepts, requirements, and policies to the organization and to internal customers
Is standards- and compliance-savvy. You can translate frameworks like NIST-CSF, and ISO/IEC 27001/27002 into pragmatic controls, processes, and evidence
Assist in driving the strategic direction of the DevSecOps Program framework through partnerships with engineering, operations, IT and the business
Own and project-manage the Team project by overseeing intake and triage, backlog grooming, prioritization and assignment, workflow/reporting hygiene, and SLA tracking; coordinate cross-team dependencies with Engineering, IT, Product, Compliance, and other business units to ensure timely ticket resolution and transparent stakeholder communication
Define KPIs and success measures; build dashboards and executive reports on status, risk posture, control effectiveness, adoption, and resource capacity; present updates to leadership
Drive evangelization around security program compliance and provide security guidance and expertise to stakeholders across the organization
Develop and maintain security-related documentation and reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (or equivalent work experience) required
7+ years of experience in program management with at least 3 years in security program management or related roles
Experience in project management and leading cross-functional teams
Experience with security risk assessments and mitigation strategies
Experience with the phases of the software development lifecycle
Experience with risk management concepts, common vulnerability scanning and penetration testing tools
Experience with infrastructure security concepts including firewalls, DMZs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, network security, application security concepts, CASB, password management, RBAC, SIEM, vulnerability management, and access provisioning is highly desired
Experience in a regulated industry such as financial services is a plus
Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple security initiatives in fast-paced environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to security detail
Strategic mindset with capability to navigate security challenges while delivering business value
Experience influencing stakeholders without direct authority on security matters
Strong decision-making skills with ability to balance security requirements with business needs
Preferred
Security certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CGRC, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor are highly desired
Benefits
Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP)
Competitive PTO
401k match
Parental leave
HSA contribution match
Paid subscription to the Calm app
Generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits
Hybrid work schedule
Company
PEAK6
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