Security Specialist (Junior CISO) - SOC 2 & PCI Compliance

*THIS IS NOT A REMOTE ROLE*

Symple Lending is a fast-growing fintech company delivering innovative financial solutions to consumers nationwide. We are expanding our security and compliance capabilities to support rapid scaling and increased regulatory scrutiny. This role is ideal for a driven, detail-oriented security professional who wants to grow into a leadership role with meaningful ownership and autonomy.

The Role

We are looking for a Security Specialist (Junior CISO Track) to lead our SOC 2 Type II and PCI DSS programs while working closely with engineering to ensure our systems and data remain fully secure. You will manage audits, enforce security best practices, and play a critical role in building the future of our security program.

What You’ll Do

• Own SOC 2 Type II and PCI DSS audit readiness, control testing, and remediation
• Maintain and enforce security policies, standards, and documentation
• Partner with engineering teams to ensure secure cloud architecture and systems
• Review internal systems, integrations, and deployments for security risks
• Lead vulnerability management and monitor compliance with secure SDLC practices
• Manage incident response processes and coordinate penetration testing
• Conduct employee security training and support vendor risk assessments
• Influence security roadmap and help mature our security posture

What You Bring

• 2–6 years in Security, GRC, compliance, or security engineering
• Experience with SOC 2 and PCI frameworks
• Knowledge of AWS security practices, IAM, encryption, and cloud security tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• Certifications such as Security+, CISA, CCSP, CISM, or CISSP (Associate acceptable) are a plus

Compensation

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Growth advancement into CISO role

Why Symple Lending?

You won’t just be maintaining compliance—you’ll help shape the security foundation for a fintech company transforming the lending experience. If you want ownership, visibility, and the chance to make real impact, this is the role for you.

Apply today and help us secure the future of consumer finance.