About Remote People

At Remote People, we're building the infrastructure to power borderless teams. By handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance, our technology enables businesses to hire anyone anywhere compliantly at the push of a button.

If you're interested in adding to our vision of enabling people to work in dream jobs, for every company, and from anywhere in the world, apply now!

We're committed to building a global, diverse team representing different and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, or disability. Being part of Remote People means being part of a growing, international family.

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Information Security Manager to join the our Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security and compliance of our SaaS platform, as well as developing, implementing and maintaining policies related to Information Security. This role requires extensive knowledge of GDPR, SOC2, ISO 27001 and other certifications relating to data protection and security.

Responsibilities

Lead Remote People certification efforts (SOC2, ISO 27001)
Coordinate external pen-testing efforts
Fill out security questionnaires from customers and partners
Audit systems internally against industry standard information security frameworks
Develop comprehensive IT security strategies that align with the business objectives
Maintaining risk registry
Coach internal teams about best security and compliance practices
Coordinate implementation of controls such as firewalls or encryption protocols with DevOps team
Enhance existing security solutions by researching new technologies and making recommendations on implementation
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and industry standards (e.g. GDPR)
Identify areas in which the organization is exposed to cyber threats or potential data breaches
Oversee incident response planning and execution
Oversee the information security goals, objectives, and metrics
Maintain a roadmap to mature services and add new capabilities
Evaluate potential business impacts from security breaches and providing strategic and tactical guidance to business decision-makers

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
At least 5 years of experience working in Information Security or IT Manager roles
Extensive knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements (SOC2, ISO 27001, etc.)
Proven track record of successful development & implementation of security strategies
Excellent project management skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Professional proficiency in written and spoken English

Preferred Skills

Experience working in a Startup environment, preferably building a SaaS product
Previous work experience with a third party security solution, preferably Vanta or Tugboat
Expertise with managing Cloud Infrastructure, preferably AWS
Take ownership in what you do and always look for improvements
Set high standards for others and for yourself

If you're passionate about strengthening security and business compliance, and enjoy working in a supportive team environment, we encourage you to apply and become a valuable part of our IT team.

What it's like working at Remote People

Our service & product. We're a technology company, not an accountancy, payroll provider, recruitment firm or similar. We build a workforce management platform that allows our customers to hire the best talent in minutes, without worrying about compliance, payroll, or HR admin.

Our amazing team and environment. Working at Remote People means you're working on something very exciting: Allowing every person on the planet to have access to equal opportunities in living a fulfilled work and personal life. We believe in hiring from within and going the extra mile to retain top talent. As the company continues to grow extremely fast, you will be given the opportunity to develop and grow alongside.

Our benefits and perks. Being part of Remote People means that you get the benefit of:

A competitive salary
An asynchronous working environment
A "Remote-First" company environment (or Hybrid) - based on the nature of the job
The ability to work from abroad for a short period of time
Growth opportunities within the company
We provide all new joiners with the necessary hardware to ensure you have the tools you need to succeed from day one

How to apply

Please fill out the form and upload your CV in a PDF format.

If you don’t have an up-to-date CV but you are still keen to reaching out, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.

Need help? Get in touch with us at: [email protected]

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