Security Advisor I

About Us

HighRadius provides a single Agentic AI platform for the Office of the CFO. It integrates 180+ agents that orchestrate end-to-end processes across Order-to-Cash, Close & Reconciliation, Consolidation & Reporting, Accounts Payable, B2B Payments, and Treasury. HighRadius guarantees operational KPI improvements by mapping them to specific agents on the platform. With a 3-6 month go-live period, HighRadius drives value creation at 1300+ enterprises such as 3M, Unilever, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Red Bull, Lufthansa, and more. HighRadius has been consistently recognized as a market leader by Gartner, IDC, and Forrester.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a proactive Security Advisor to join our Risk & Compliance team. This critical role will lead our comprehensive audit program, managing third-party (ISO 27001, ISO 42001, PCI DSS, ISO 27701), client and internal audits from end to end.

This individual will also be a key driver in defining and maturing our risk management framework.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on GRC professional who will also contribute to the continuous improvement of our security posture by reviewing and enhancing company policies, procedures, and standards.

We require an expert with deep, hands-on experience using GRC tools and a strong understanding of the Unified Control Framework (UCF).

Preferred candidates will also have a good working knowledge of NIST 800-53, and HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead External Certifications: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of third-party audits, ensuring successful certification and maintenance for ISO 27001, ISO 42001 (AI), ISO 27701 (Privacy), and PCI DSS.
• Client & Internal Audits: Act as the primary lead for al client-initiated security audits and questionnaires, while also planning and executing a robust schedule of internal compliance assessments.
• Audit Remediation: Coordinate with cross-functional teams to address audit findings, tracking non-conformities to closure and ensuring evidence of remediation.
• Framework Development: Define, implement, and actively mature the organization's Risk Management Framework to identify, evaluate, and mitigate security risks.
• Policy Lifecycle Management: Proactively review, draft, and enhance company-wide security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure they reflect the current threat landscape and business needs.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive the continuous evolution of the company’s security posture by identifying gaps in governance and recommending strategic improvements.
• GRC Tool Administration: Leverage deep, hands-on experience to implement and optimize GRC tools, streamlining compliance workflows and evidence collection.
• Unified Control Framework (UCF): Utilize the Unified Control Framework to map controls across various standards (ISO, PCI, NIST, HIPAA) to reduce redundancy and increase efficiency ("test once, satisfy many").
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure organizational alignment with industry-specific regulations and frameworks, specificaly NIST 800-53 and HIPAA, alongside the core ISO/PCI standards.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8-15 years of hands-on experience in audits and risk management
• A proven track record of successfuly leading organizations through ISO 27001 and PCI DSS certification cycles (from gap analysis to final certification)
• Experience (or strong theoretical preparation) in implementing ISO 42001 (AI Management Systems) and ISO 27701 (Privacy), demonstrating an ability to adapt to new governance landscapes.
• Experience acting as the external face of security for the company, including fielding complex client questionnaires, and joining sales cals to demonstrate security posture.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy/security rules and NIST 800-53 controls, preferably within a B2B or SaaS environment.
• Demonstrated experience selecting, implementing, or administering GRC platforms (e.g., Drata, Vanta, Archer, LogicGate, or OneTrust) to automate evidence colection and control monitoring.
• Specific experience using the Unified Control Framework (UCF) to map a single control set across multiple authority documents (e.g., mapping a password policy to satisfy both PCI DSS and HIPAA simultaneously).
• Experience drafting and maintaining a hierarchy of information security policies, standards, and procedures that are both compliant and operationaly feasible.
• Experience moving an organization from ad-hoc risk assessments to a formal, mature Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Certificates like CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001:2022 LA will be preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with ISO 27001:2022 framework.
• Strong familiarity with NIST Control catalog, specificaly to NIST 800-53
• Ski ls in integrating GRC tools(ie.g. Drata, Vanta, Archer) with technical systems (AWS, Azure, Jira,) to automate evidence colection via APIs.
• Strong organizational ski ls to juggle multiple simultaneous audit timelines (e.g., running a PCI audit while preparing for ISO surveillance).
• Ability to quantify risk in financial terms (e.g., "Annualized Loss Expectancy").
• Experience working with leadership to define a formal "Risk Appetite Statement"—determining exactly how much risk the company is willing to accept to achieve its growth goals.