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Symple Lending

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

On site

Tampa, United states

Junior

Full Time

13-01-2026

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Skills

Communication Leadership Penetration Testing Incident Response Encryption Cloud Security Training Architecture Cloud Architecture Autonomy AWS SDLC

Job Specifications

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.

About the Company

Symple Lending is an innovative fintech company that delivers sustainable solutions to consumers at various milestones in their lives. Financial freedom is the ultimate destination, but the road to get there is a long and winding one, marred with uneven pavement and unexpected detours. Our customers know that when they face a last-minute surprise, we can provide a fast injection of capital to help them keep moving along life's journey. Know more