Senior Security Program Manager

Apex Fintech Solutions • Dallas, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Security Program Manager to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for leading the development, maturation, and execution of security programs and policies, as well as managing security-related projects across the firm. An ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security program management and a proven track record of successfully implementing and maturing security programs in a fast-paced environment while elevating GRC maturity aligned to industry standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the front lines of the cybersecurity industry working in Financial Services, securing Apex’ systems, data and people. This role reports to Chief Information Security Officer.

Requirements

• 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.
• Security certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CGRC, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor are highly desired.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a regulated industry such as financial services is a plus.

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.

Benefits

• We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match.
• We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees