Security Engineer II, Corporate Security, GRC

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Passion, excitement & global collaboration are all core to what it means to be a FlyMate. At Flywire, we’re on a mission to deliver the world’s most important and complex payments. We use our Flywire Advantage - the combination of our next-gen payments platform, proprietary payment network and vertical specific software, to help our clients get paid, and help their customers pay with ease - no matter where they are in the world.

What more do we need to truly be unstoppable? Perhaps, that is you!

Who we are: 
Flywire is a global payments enablement and software company, founded more than a decade ago to solve high-stakes, high-value payments in higher education. We’ve since scaled into new regions and industry verticals and expanded our product offerings to deliver meaningful value to our clients around the world. 

Today we support more than 4,600 clients across the global education, healthcare, travel & B2B industries, with diverse payment methods across 240 countries & territories and more than 140 currencies.

With over 1,200  global FlyMates, representing more than 40 nationalities, and in 12 offices world-wide, we’re looking for FlyMates to join the next stage of our journey as we continue to grow.

Join Flywire as a Security Engineer on our Corporate Security Team, where you’ll be a trusted security expert driving initiatives to strengthen and enhance our global security posture. In this role, you will lead projects to implement or improve security measures, ensure compliance with industry and global standards, and play a key part in safeguarding Flywire’s operations.

We are seeking a proactive professional passionate about achieving the highest standards of security, well-versed in compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, SOC 2, HITRUST, CCPA, GDPR, and TxRamp.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support all aspects of Information Security and Data Privacy policies, standards, and processes, ensuring certification and compliance requirements are met.
• Proactively identify, assess, and prioritise access risks across internal systems.
• Conduct and manage Vendor Risk Assessments.
• Remediate control gaps identified through internal risk reviews and external audits.
• Oversee ongoing compliance, including evidence collection and annual audit processes.
• Analyse new requirements for policy impacts; develop and update security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Monitor and analyse security logs and alerts to detect threats or anomalies.
• Act as a trusted security advisor to internal teams and promote cybersecurity awareness across the business.
• Stay ahead of emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance frameworks.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in information security, focusing on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).
• Experience in IT governance, risk, and compliance management, including PCI and SOC1/2 Type 2 audits.
• Proven ability to write and implement security policies, procedures, and controls aligned to recognised frameworks.
• Strong aptitude for handling confidential data securely and adhering to defined processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as SOC 2, PCI, HITRUST, SOX, ISO 27001.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. ISC2, CompTIA, ISACA) are highly desirable.

Why this role?

• Make a tangible impact on a global scale, strengthening the security foundation of a fast-growing fintech.
• Work with cutting-edge compliance frameworks and lead high-visibility projects.
• Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking security team that values innovation and expertise.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation, including Restricted Stock Units 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flying Start - Our immersive Global Induction Program (Meet our Execs & Global Teams)
• Work with brilliant people that will keep you on your toes, learn more about their journeys by checking out #InsideFlywire on social media
• Dynamic & Global Team (we have been collaborating virtually for years!)
• Wellbeing Programs (Mental Health, Wellness, Yoga/Pilates/HIIT Classes) with Global FlyMates 
• Be a meaningful part in our success - every FlyMate makes an impact
• Competitive time off including FlyBetter Days to volunteer in a cause you believe in and Digital Disconnect Days!
• Great Talent & Development Programs (Managers Taking Flight – for new or aspiring managers!)

Submit today and get started!

We are excited to get to know you! Throughout our process you can expect to meet with different FlyMates including the Hiring Manager, Peers on the team, the VP of the department, and a skills assessment. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will walk you through the steps and be your “go-to” person for any questions.

Flywire is an equal opportunity employer. With over 40 nationalities across 12 different offices, and diversity and inclusion at the core of our people agenda, we believe our FlyMates are our greatest asset, and we’re excited to watch our unique culture evolve with each new hire.

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