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Information Security Manager

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Full Remote
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Senior (5-10 years)
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Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, At least 5 years of experience in Information Security or IT Manager roles, Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements (SOC2, ISO 27001), Strong project management and communication skills.

Key responsabilities:

  • Lead certification efforts for SOC2, ISO 27001
  • Develop and maintain information security policies
  • Coordinate external pen-testing and audit systems
  • Oversee incident response planning and execution
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201 - 500 Employees
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Job description

About Horizons

At Horizons, 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 a Horizoneer 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 Horizons 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

Why Join Us
  • Growing international Engineering team on two continents (Asia and Europe), working on in-house product

  • Chance to contribute to cutting-edge projects and technologies

  • Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits

  • Continuous learning and development opportunities

 

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 Horizons

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 Horizons 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 a Horizoneer 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: hiring@joinhorizons.com

 

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Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Presentations
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

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