Director of Information Security in Itasca, Illinois at Accertify, Inc.

Accertify enables commerce by doing one thing extraordinarily well: pinpointing fraud. The company's Predictive Yes Platform helps businesses say yes to more - more good customers, more revenue, and more growth - without getting burned. It's a precise, confident, data-backed yes, made possible by joining signals across the entire customer lifecycle through unmatched data volume, layered AI-powered models, and a consortium approach that protects clients from bad actors spotted anywhere in the network while unlocking business with good actors verified anywhere in the network. With more than 10 billion transactions and over $1 trillion in commerce processed in 2025 alone, Accertify delivers the intelligence and precision that fraud and payments teams need to say yes confidently and enable growth. That's the More Yes difference.

We are seeking a Director of Information Security to lead and strengthen the security posture of the Accertify ecosystem. Security is core to our product and the trust our clients place in us. In this role, you will oversee our defense-in-depth strategy, guide the adoption of major compliance frameworks, and drive a secure-by-default culture across our Linux, Kubernetes, and Java environments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead threat intelligence, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Own end-to-end delivery of FedRAMP, PCI‑DSS, and SOC 2 compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client security assessments and external audits.
• Partner with the CTO to secure Java microservices and a distributed storage architecture.
• Oversee incident response readiness, execution, and communication.
• Provide security guidance on system design, architecture, and technical implementations.
• Lead and mentor the Information Security team to ensure consistent, high-quality practices.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated success with FedRAMP authorization and PCI‑DSS Level 1 compliance.
• Strong experience securing containerized (Kubernetes) and Linux-based SaaS environments.
• 8+ years of information security leadership in Fintech or SaaS organizations.
• 8+ years of experience in information security, risk management, or cybersecurity.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑influencing skills.
• High level of ownership, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Additional Details:

• Location: 2 Pierce Place, Suite 900, Itasca, IL 60143
• Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid (minimum 3 days in-office per week). Remote work flexibility will be considered for highly qualified candidates.
• Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Accertify does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Salary Range: $160,000-$175,000 base salary. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Why Join Accertify?
At Accertify, we offer more than just a paycheck—we invest in our people through competitive rewards, meaningful benefits, professional development opportunities, flexible ways of working, and programs that support your overall well-being. Join a team that values growth, collaboration, and innovation while empowering you to make an impact and build a rewarding career.