What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Security and Cybersecurity Compliance Lead position at Likewize?
Job Description:
Likewize is seeking an experienced Information Security and Cybersecurity Compliance Lead to join our team at our global headquarters in Southlake, TX. In this role, you will act as a key member of the second line of defense, ensuring effective oversight of information security and cybersecurity risks across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management practices, and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate closely with the first and third lines of defense, providing expertise to strengthen our information security posture.
Your day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead and execute cybersecurity compliance programs, ensuring alignment with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, and ITGC.
- Perform independent monitoring, testing, and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Identify, assess, and escalate cybersecurity risks, ensuring appropriate remediation and issue management processes are followed.
- Provide subject matter expertise in cybersecurity risk management and advise on effective mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with the first line of defense to enhance processes, controls, and risk management practices.
- Partner with the third line of defense (Internal Audit) to facilitate audits and ensure timely resolution of findings.
- Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures to support compliance initiatives.
- Produce detailed reports and presentations for senior management and regulatory stakeholders.
- Support security awareness training and provide guidance on security best practices across the organization.
- Management of external audits and assessments.
If you are who we are looking for, you will have the following education, skills and/or experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in information security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5-10 years of experience in information security and cybersecurity compliance, preferably in a second line of defense role.
- PCI DSS certification (e.g., PCI ISA, PCI QSA) preferred.
- Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards, including ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, CIS, and ITGC.
- Experience with security control assessments, monitoring, testing, and issue management.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity risk management tools and methodologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across all lines of defense and influence stakeholders.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor are a plus.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience working in financial services or other highly regulated industries.
- Knowledge of regulatory expectations around cybersecurity.
Our global headquarters in Southlake TX is easily accessible to both Dallas and Fort Worth and we are 5 minutes from Southlake Town Square. We offer competitive compensation, market leading benefits and many fantastic onsite amenities through our real estate partner, VariSpace. VariSpace is designed to elevate the way businesses approach the office. Our innovative workspace brings a first-class employee experience with covered parking, spacious break areas, raffles/games, onsite gym, cafeteria and state of the art facilities.
