Moises Gomez
@moisesgomez
Senior GRC and Information Security leader improving PCI DSS, SOC 2, and third-party/application security risk programs.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Senior GRC and Information Security professional with 8+ years of experience across governance, risk, compliance, third-party risk management, PCI DSS, SOC 2, and security assessments in enterprise and high-growth environments.
In my current role as Lead Information Security Engineer, GRC, I own the application security risk management program, performing security assessments for new and existing SaaS applications and translating technical risk into actionable business decisions aligned to regulatory and industry standards.
I’ve managed governance of approximately 200 enterprise applications, led the organization’s PCI ROC assessment with an external QSA, and coordinated evidence collection across business and technical stakeholders to maintain PCI DSS compliance. I also lead annual private data inventory initiatives supporting NYDFS regulatory compliance.
I build scalable controls and operating mechanisms—developing security and compliance key controls aligned to NIST CSF 2.0, leading exception management, and implementing automated ServiceNow workflows. I define KRIs and KPIs for risk and exceptions, enabling leadership reporting and visibility into program health and risk trends.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Information Security Engineer
Root Insurance
Mar 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Owned the application security risk management program, leading security assessments for new and existing SaaS applications and maintaining alignment to enterprise security standards. Managed governance for ~200 enterprise applications and led PCI ROC evidence coordination, exception management automation in ServiceNow, and leadership reporting via KRIs/KPIs.
Conducted third-party vendor and partner risk assessments to evaluate security posture and risk exposure during procurement and onboarding. Developed third-party security policies and monitored vendor compliance with security and privacy regulations and standards.
Led annual enterprise risk assessments with cross-functional stakeholders to identify operational and emerging security risks. Supported SOC 2 audit readiness through evidence collection and maintained IT security policies aligned to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Led enterprise PCI DSS compliance initiatives, including assessments, documentation, and remediation tracking for payment card processing systems. Developed and maintained PCI-aligned security policies, controls, and compliance procedures to support ongoing compliance.
Participated in IT risk assessments and audit programs across enterprise systems and control domains. Performed IT control testing and compliance reviews to support audit reporting, remediation efforts, and stakeholder communication.
Education
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Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts, Information Technology and Informatics
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Information Technology and Informatics from Rutgers University.
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