Mesh Payments is looking for a
hands-on Security & IT leader
to serve as the foundational pillar of our internal technology and security operations. In this unique role, you will be the sole owner of our IT infrastructure while playing a critical part in protecting a fast-growing, cloud-native fintech platform.
In this position, you will have the autonomy to choose the best tools for the job, manage our corporate environment from the ground up, and have a direct impact on protecting the financial data of global enterprises while ensuring our team has the best technical tools to succeed.
What You’ll Do
IT Operations & Employee Experience
- You’ll work closely with the CTO, engineering, and business teams, combining
hands-on execution with real ownership and impact
.
- Manage corporate SaaS platforms, identity management (SSO), and Google Workspace.
- Compliance & audits
(SOC2, PCI)
- Acting as the
security point of contact
for customers, auditors, and internal teams
- Act as the primary technical point of contact for all employees, providing hands-on support and troubleshooting.
- Deploy and operate endpoint security and management tools (EDR, MDM, DLP) across a distributed workforce.
Cloud & Infrastructure Security
- Improve and maintain the security posture of our AWS/GCP-based cloud infrastructure.
- Operate cloud security platforms such as Upwind / Wiz / Oligo or similar to prioritize and remediate risks.
- Design and enforce secure access controls and least-privilege IAM policies.
- Investigate cloud security alerts and support incident response.
Application Security
- Integrate security into the SDLC and CI/CD pipelines by automating SAST, SCA, and secret scanning.
- Secure containerized workloads (Kubernetes / EKS) focusing on runtime protection and image hardening.
- Provide guidelines and safeguards for AI-powered development processes and AI models within our SaaS platform.
Compliance & Security Culture
- Support SOC2 and PCI DSS compliance initiatives and audit readiness.
- Serve as the primary security focal point for external auditors.
- Contribute to security awareness and best practices across the company, explaining the rationale behind security requirements.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in Security Operations, Cloud Security, or IT Systems Administration in a high-growth environment.
- Experience owning and managing employee-facing systems and IT environments
- Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) – a must.
- Experience with identity platforms and SaaS security (Google Workspace / SSO).
- Familiarity with cloud security platforms (Upwind / Wiz / Orca or similar).
- Experience securing container environments (Kubernetes / AWS EKS).
- Strong "Service-oriented" mindset with excellent collaboration and communication skills.
- Fluent English.
Nice to Have
- Experience in fintech or highly regulated environments.
- Practical experience with PCI DSS and SOC2 audits.
- Familiarity with MDM solutions (e.g., Kandji, Jamf) and EDR tools.
- Working experience with Jira and GitHub.
