Director of Information Security
About The Position
Trusted by many of the largest companies globally, Accertify is the leading digital platform assessing risk across the entire customer journey, from Account Monitoring and Payment Risk to Refund Fraud and Dispute Management. Accertify helps maximize revenues and user experience while minimizing loss and customer friction. We offer ultra-fast decision-making and precise control, ensuring our customers are always confidently in the driver’s seat and ready to #MoveAtTheSpeedOfRight. We are seeking a Director of Information Security to lead and strengthen the security posture of the Accertify ecosystem. Security is core to our product and the trust our clients place in us. In this role, you will oversee our defense-in-depth strategy, guide the adoption of major compliance frameworks, and drive a secure-by-default culture across our Linux, Kubernetes, and Java environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Demonstrated success with FedRAMP authorization and PCI‑DSS Level 1 compliance.
- Strong experience securing containerized (Kubernetes) and Linux-based SaaS environments.
- 8+ years of information security leadership in Fintech or SaaS organizations.
- 8+ years of experience in information security, risk management, or cybersecurity.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder‑influencing skills.
- High level of ownership, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
Responsibilities
- Lead threat intelligence, incident response, and vulnerability management.
- Own end-to-end delivery of FedRAMP, PCI‑DSS, and SOC 2 compliance.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for client security assessments and external audits.
- Partner with the CTO to secure Java microservices and a distributed storage architecture.
- Oversee incident response readiness, execution, and communication.
- Provide security guidance on system design, architecture, and technical implementations.
- Lead and mentor the Information Security team to ensure consistent, high-quality practices.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Paid time off, holidays, and personal days to maintain work-life balance.
- We offer competitive compensation, performance-based rewards, and local retirement or savings plans where applicable, along with financial education resources.
- Training programs, mentorship opportunities, and growth potential within the company.
- Mental health resources and wellness programs.
- Parental leave, flexible work arrangements.
- Commuter benefits, employee discounts, and company-sponsored events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
