Role Purpose :
The Information Security Officer operates within the governance, risk & compliance service provided by Jumio s security function through the GRC team.
The role acts as the security interface between the Information security strategic and process-based activities and other critical teams, like Engineering, Machine Learning, Product , Sales,HR and Legal.
Role Value :
The role holder reports into the GRC Lead and they need to positively influence other members of the security team as well as other departments across Jumio.
Example Responsibilities :
Governance & Risk Management:
- Develop, implement, and maintain governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks as per organization needs and policies aligned with industry best practices.
- Conduct regular risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks across the organization, ensuring timely mitigation actions are implemented.
- Lead risk reviews with business stakeholders and senior management to ensure risks are effectively managed and mitigated.
- Shape the strategy and direction of our security operating model, helping focus on utilising the right skill sets on the most appropriate subjects.
Compliance & Regulatory Requirements:
- Support the ISMS operation and associated independent security certification activities for SOC2, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS.
- Management of security policies and processes, to ensure operational efficiency, meeting regulatory compliance, and support for regional demands.
- Create and manage a business continuity program for Jumio product offerings.
Control Assessment & Reporting:
- Prepare regular compliance and risk reports for senior leadership, highlighting key risk areas, trends, and performance against key compliance metrics.
- Ensure documentation is maintained for all key GRC activities, including risk registers, audit logs, and quarterly compliance status reports.
Internal & External Audits:
- Planning and execution of external and internal audit activities as required.
- Assisting fellow Jumio s in understanding and pragmatically responding to security audit findings.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Work closely with business teams (e.g.,Legal, HR, Product, Engineering, IT , ML) to ensure alignment on risk management and compliance initiatives.
- Delivery high-frequency communications regarding progress on security programs.
Training
- Annual information security training course design and implementation.
- New ideas for ongoing security culture improvements
Continuous Improvement:
- Support the implementation of a GRC platform or enhance existing systems to streamline risk and compliance management.
- Continuously evaluate and improve the organizations GRC processes and tools, leveraging industry best practices, automation, and innovative solutions.
Customer Assurance
- Assist and lead multiple customer security audits.
- Respond to customers security questionnaires.
Experience and Qualifications :
- A strong passion for information security and a proactive approach to improving the organisations security posture.
- Ability to demonstrate contemporary information security concepts, best practices and strategies.
- Expert level of managing SOC 2, and ISO 27001, this is essential; knowledge of PCI DSS would also be beneficial.
- In-depth understanding and hands-on experience of how information security can impact an organisation; you can give examples and explain both positive and negative impacts.
- Comfortable providing high quality updates to various levels and global audiences, including video.
- A bachelors degree in information systems or equivalent work experience; an M.B.A. or M.S. in information security is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills in English both written and verbal.
Great to have Experience and Qualifications :
- CISSP, CISM, or CRISC certification
- (Internal) Consulting experience