Mitek (NASDAQ: MITK) is a global leader in digital & biometric identity authentication, fraud prevention, and mobile deposit solutions. Our verified identity platform and advanced image capture solutions are built on the latest advancements in biometric recognition, artificial intelligence, computer vision and machine learning, and trusted by over 7,500 organizations worldwide. We are headquartered in San Diego, California, with operations in the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Mexico, and the Netherlands. Visit us at www.miteksystems.com.
We are Virtual 1st! Whether you choose to work remotely from your home office or in-person from one of Mitek’s offices, our practices, processes and tools are designed to enable your success. At Mitek, the Future of Work is about flexibility and preference wherever and whenever we are working. Because we care about our candidates, employees and customers, we include an in-person meeting as part of our hiring process. It’s one of the ways we live our mission to “Protect What’s Real.”
At Mitek, we believe that teams are more resilient, effective, and innovative when they benefit from a wide range of ideas, lived experiences, and perspectives. The strength of our organization is deeply rooted in the people who power it. We know that a workforce reflecting the richness of our communities and customers helps us better serve their needs.
What You’ll Do (Essential Responsibilities)
Own the security program roadmap at the execution level across all security functions
Track initiatives, timelines, and blockers without requiring VP involvement day-to-day
Manage cross-functional dependencies with Engineering, IT, Legal, and Compliance
Act with delegated authority from the VP on operational execution matters
Build and maintain the security metrics framework — vulnerability SLA compliance, incident-response timelines, audit-finding closure, and training completion
Produce dashboards for board reporting, SEC disclosure prep, audit-committee updates, and customer security reviews
Translate raw tool and team data into a coherent program narrative for executive and external audiences
Coordinate security-team evidence collection for SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and customer audits
Serve as the security team's interface to the General Counsel's Compliance team
Maintain audit-readiness documentation year-round and track findings to closure
Own the security policy lifecycle — annual review, version control, approval, accessibility
Own the security awareness and training program including phishing simulations
Manage security-tool contracts, renewals, license utilization, and MSSP relationship logistics
Non-Manager: No oversight or accountability for others, an individual contributor.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Program & Project Coordination
Metrics, Reporting & Dashboards
Audit & Compliance Coordination
Policy, Awareness & Vendor Administration
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Managerial Responsibilities
What You Need (Education/Licenses/Certifications, Experience, Knowledge, Technical Skills and Abilities)
- Knowledge, skills and abilities typically gained through 5–8 years in security or IT program management, or a security operations coordination role
- Working familiarity with NIST CSF, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS
- Cross-functional program management in a regulated or compliance-driven environment
- Strong written communication for executive reports and board materials
- Experience coordinating audits including evidence collection and finding tracking
What Would be Nice (Preferred Skills & Experience)
- Financial services, fintech, or SaaS serving regulated industries
- Familiarity with GDPR, NIS2, or DORA
- PMP, CISM, or CISSP
- SEC cybersecurity disclosure or public-company audit-committee reporting
- MSSP relationship management
Success Metrics -First Year
- Roadmap documented, socialized, and tracked within 60 days
- Metrics dashboard live and reported monthly within 90 days
- Zero missed audit-evidence deadlines in the first cycle
- Training completion above 95% company-wide within the first program cycle
- VP time on operational coordination materially reduced
We take pride in enabling career growth in an environment of innovation and teamwork. Our commitment to all Mitekians is to do meaningful work that matters. Our culture is defined by delivering our best to our customers by providing high value solutions and impactful outcomes, by continuously challenging convention, and by caring for each other through collaboration and celebrating our successes. We are committed to creating competitive, equitable compensation & benefits programs and career development opportunities.
Benefit offerings – may vary based on geographic location
Wellness: Universal, supplemental, and private healthcare plan choices based on country specifics
Financial future: retirement/pension plan contributions, MTK stock plan participation
Income protection: life event & disability coverage
Paid time off: generous annual leave, company holidays, volunteer time off
Learning: e-learning license, tuition reimbursement, hackathons
Home office setup allowance
Additional/optional benefits: pet insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance
We sincerely appreciate your interest in Mitek. We know your time is valuable and look forward to the potential of speaking with you further!
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