Security Engineer II (Fintech)

TL;DR

Security Engineer II (Fintech): Designing and implementing secure software and automated controls to protect the retirement benefits platform with an accent on DevSecOps and cloud infrastructure security. Focus on automating the SDLC, conducting application code reviews, and building tooling for threat detection and mitigation.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the United States)

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000

Company

High-growth fintech company on a mission to ensure that people in all lines of work have access to retirement benefits.

What you will do

• Build practical security controls and foster a DevSecOps culture through education, automation, and tooling.
• Secure the SDLC process by implementing automated checks within the pipeline.
• Perform security reviews of application code to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Create tooling and automation to efficiently respond to security events and monitoring alerts.
• Partner with product and business stakeholders to establish and improve security controls.
• Participate in the team on-call rotation for security events.

Requirements

• Consistent track record of securing application services and cloud infrastructure.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., TypeScript, JavaScript, Ruby, Java, Python, Golang).
• Practical experience securing cloud environments.
• Strong communication skills to discuss complex technical concepts with both engineers and non-engineers.
• Ability to drive cross-functional projects from start to finish with a strong bias for action.
• Must be based in the United States.

Nice to have

• Ability to secure AI tooling within a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with securing Node.js and GraphQL.
• Applied knowledge of threat modeling frameworks like STRIDE or MITRE.
• Experience performing security testing for cloud-hosted applications.
• Direct experience leading threat detection and response efforts.

Culture & Benefits

• Robust 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4%.
• Top-of-the-line health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Monthly work-from-home stipend and quarterly lifestyle stipend.
• Enhanced mental health support via Lyra and fertility benefits via Carrot.
• Competitive time off, parental leave, and student loan repayment resources.
• Engaging team-building experiences and virtual social events.