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Principal Security & Compliance Advisor, Outpost

PliancyRemoteSecurity & Compliance
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Salary
$150K - $180K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
10 Jun 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Pliancy is seeking a remote Principal Security & Compliance Advisor to join the Outpost security and compliance team. This senior, client-facing position suits an experienced professional ready to help build and scale practical advisory services for organizations in finance, technology, and biotechnology.

Role Overview

Outpost is Pliancy's security and compliance division, offering expert-led guidance that translates complex systems into clear action plans. As a founding member of the service delivery team, this role involves guiding clients through security, compliance, and AI governance decisions. The position requires balancing advisory expertise with hands-on implementation, helping leadership teams achieve business goals while strengthening their overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a senior security and compliance advisor for clients in finance, venture capital, private equity, hedge funds, family offices, technology, and biotech.
Lead consultative client discussions regarding governance, risk, controls, audit preparation, vendor selection, cybersecurity insurance, and incident preparedness.
Translate complex business objectives into practical, prioritized security and compliance roadmaps.
Help clients safely evaluate, adopt, and govern AI tools through appropriate usage policies, data handling guardrails, and access controls.
Design, document, and refine service delivery playbooks, templates, and project plans to scale the Outpost offering.
Advise on and implement systems across compliance automation, identity and access management, endpoint security, SIEM, and vulnerability management.
Partner with internal teams to align security recommendations with underlying IT workflows and infrastructure.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in security, compliance, GRC, vCISO, security consulting, advisory, MSSP, or a similar client-facing security role.
Strong working knowledge of governance, risk management, access controls, audit readiness, vendor risk, and incident response.
Experience advising executives or senior operators on security and compliance matters.
Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, CIS Controls, CCPA, GDPR, and HIPAA.
Comfort advising clients on responsible AI adoption, secure usage, and data protection.
Excellent communication skills tailored for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Authorization to work in the United States for any employer.

Nice to Have

Experience supporting SEC-regulated investment advisers, private fund managers, or financial services organizations.
Experience with compliance automation tools like Drata, Vanta, Secureframe, or Tugboat Logic.
Experience developing AI acceptable-use policies and governance models.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, CRISC, or GIAC.
Background in building or scaling advisory practices, managed services, or productized consulting offerings.

Skills and Tools

Compliance automation platforms and security tooling categories including IAM, MDM, EDR/XDR, MDR, and SIEM.
Risk management, vendor assessment, and policy management frameworks.
Documentation standards, project planning, and client communication.

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range of $150,000 to $180,000, dependent on experience.
Base-level healthcare plan premiums 100% covered for employees and 50% covered for dependents, with optional dental and vision.
Company-funded HRA account for medical copays, deductibles, and coinsurance.
401(k) match program.

About the Company

Pliancy changes how businesses value technology by proving that the right tools and technologists accelerate progress toward ambitious goals. Specializing in life sciences organizations, capital management firms, and emerging startups, Pliancy prioritizes people first and innovation toward simplicity. Outpost Security operates as Pliancy's specialized security brand, offering comprehensive and comprehensible guidance without unnecessary fear-mongering.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official company careers page.

Questions candidates ask

Is this a fully remote position?

Yes, this is a fully remote role based in the United States, with occasional travel possible for team meetings or client workshops.

What is the salary range for this role?

The annual salary ranges from $150,000 to $180,000, determined by experience.

How much experience is required?

Applicants should have 5 or more years of experience in security, compliance, GRC, vCISO, security consulting, or a comparable client-facing security role.

What types of clients will this advisor support?

The advisor will primarily support clients in finance, venture capital, private equity, hedge funds, family offices, technology, and biotechnology startups.

What benefits are included?

Benefits include fully covered base-level employee healthcare premiums, partial dependent coverage, a company-funded HRA account, and a 401(k) match.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Pliancy careers page.

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