Full-Time

Security Compliance Lead

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Lightspark

Lightspark

51-200 employees

Facilitates Bitcoin transactions via API and SDKs

Fintech
Crypto & Web3

Mid, Senior

Culver City, CA, USA

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Requirements
  • A minimum of 4 years of experience in security policy and compliance for technology.
  • Knowledge of industry standards like ISO 27001, NIST, or OWASP is a plus.
  • Understanding of payment-related regulations such as PCI-DSS, PSD2, and other regional compliance requirements.
  • Preferred certifications: PMP, CISSP, CEH, or equivalent.
  • Experience being flexible and thrives in fast-paced changing problem spaces.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure adequate project management tracking and facilitate communication within the program, team and other stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with engineering, IT, and business owners to define program requirements, set priorities, and establish scope of policies and programs.
  • Manage interdependencies across operations & projects within the program to mitigate roadblocks to ensure critical project delivery on time.
  • Develop and maintain technical policies, standards, and guidelines aligned with organizational objectives and legal requirements, including compliance and audit planning.
  • Drive improvements to our SOC 2 program, including the addition of additional TSC and underlying design, implementation and operating effectiveness of controls.
  • Manage technical audits (e.g. code audits, security audits), SOC2 program, customer due diligence processes, and third party risk management program, liaising directly with external stakeholders, as well as manage the process of internally conducted reviews and audits of our programs, ensuring compliance with best in class security industry standards.
  • Program manage security related system implementations, third party and internal, for end to end delivery.
  • Design and execute security training and awareness programs for the technical organizations as well as assist in the coordination and delivery of other company specific trainings.
  • Create process improvements within the team, using data and metrics tracking within team.
  • Startup Mentality: While the role is balanced on strategy, program management, and hands-on execution, you will be expected to act as an individual contributor when needed. We are a startup!

Lightspark focuses on facilitating Bitcoin transactions for businesses by providing an API and Software Development Kits (SDKs) that integrate with the Lightning Network. This technology allows for faster and cheaper cross-border payments by identifying efficient routes for transactions. Unlike competitors, Lightspark's service-based model enables businesses to leverage Bitcoin without needing deep technical expertise. The goal is to streamline payment processes, making them more efficient and cost-effective.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$1.3M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2022

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

10%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with Bitso and Foxbit expand Lightspark's reach in Latin America.
  • Introduction of Spark and UMA boosts Lightspark's product offerings and market appeal.
  • Strategic expansion into Africa with Yellow Card highlights growth in emerging markets.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from fintech companies like Strike and OpenNode.
  • Regulatory scrutiny in the US and EU could impact cryptocurrency transactions.
  • Technological vulnerabilities in the Lightning Network may affect Lightspark's reputation.

What makes Lightspark unique

  • Lightspark offers a robust API and SDKs for Bitcoin integration on the Lightning Network.
  • The company provides a dashboard for tracking and managing Bitcoin transactions efficiently.
  • Lightspark's Universal Money Address (UMA) enhances global payment solutions for businesses.

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