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 solutions 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- a must 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. Sounds like your kind of challenge? Send your resume to mesh-jobs.pm@meshpayments.com, and let’s talk!
