Information Security Specialist

What we do:
Halcyon is the industry’s first dedicated, adaptive security platform that combines multiple proprietary advanced prevention engines along with AI models focused specifically on stopping ransomware.

Who we are:
Halcyon was formed in 2021 by a team of cyber industry veterans after battling the scourge of ransomware (and advanced threats) for years at some of the largest global security vendors. Comprised of leaders from Cylance (now Blackberry), Accuvant (now Optiv), Fireye and ISS X-Force (now IBM), Halcyon is focused on building products and solutions for mid-market and enterprise customers.

As a remote-native, completely distributed global team, we recognize great talent can exist anywhere. We invite you to apply to a job you’re interested in and we'll work a plan to meet your needs.

The Role:

Halcyon is seeking a seasoned and collaborative Senior Information Security Specialist to support the advancement of our cybersecurity and GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) programs. In this role, you will play a critical part in strengthening our enterprise-wide security posture by coordinating across teams, managing third-party risk, supporting compliance initiatives, and maturing internal security processes and documentation. Your responsibilities will span operational security, risk assessment, policy development, and incident response preparedness.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and maintain third-party risk assessments and track vendor remediation activities.
• Support coordination and analysis of internal and external security testing, including vulnerability scans and penetration tests.
• Develop, track, and follow up on corrective action plans for identified security gaps or audit findings.
• Collaborate with managed security service providers and internal stakeholders to monitor and manage security events and escalations.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to ensure implementation of security and compliance requirements across the organization.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and communicating information security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Coordinate security incident response planning, disaster recovery testing, and business continuity exercises.
• Monitor and support enforcement of technical and administrative security controls across the enterprise.
• Stay current with evolving security and privacy regulations and frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, TX-RAMP, FedRAMP).

Skills and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in information security, GRC, or IT risk management.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, controls, and risk frameworks.