Security Engineer

Supernova Technology™; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA and FSA Accounts

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance

Continuing education assistance

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Chicago is seeking a Director of Human Resources to enhance security measures for its securities-backed lending SaaS platform. The role involves application security, secure SDLC, and vulnerability management while collaborating with engineering and business teams. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years of experience in security within regulated industries. The position offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in security or software engineering, preferably in regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of web/API security issues and common cloud/web misconfigurations.
• Experience with CI/CD workflows and security tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on web/API penetration tests and provide remediation guidance.
• Integrate security tools into CI/CD; define quality gates.
• Participate in incident response and security audits.

Skills

Application security

Web/API penetration testing

Cloud security

Security tools knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in security engineering, information assurance, or related field

Tools

SAST/DAST/SCA/secret detection

AWS

Git

Job description

Director of Human Resources at Supernova Technology™

About Us

Founded in 2014, we offer the industry’s first and only cloud-based, fully-customizable, end-to-end software solution to automate securities-based lending from origination through the life of the loan. By combining thought leadership in suitability and risk management with industry-leading education and the latest technology, Supernova enables advisors to deliver holistic, goals-based advice and to help their clients achieve financial wellness. We partner with the industry’s largest banks, most prominent insurance companies and leading online brokerages to democratize access to securities-based lending and better the entire financial ecosystem.

Why Join Supernova?

At Supernova Technology, we believe that the best results come from a team that is passionate, driven, and supported in all aspects of their professional lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented and innovative individuals who are committed to driving the future of securities-based lending technology. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and growth, where each person’s contributions make a real impact.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Security Engineer to help secure our securities-backed lending SaaS platform. The successful candidate will focus primarily on application security, secure SDLC, and application vulnerability management, while also assisting with the execution and implementation of broader information security initiatives. You’ll partner with engineering, SRE/DevOps, and business teams to embed security into our build and delivery processes, support risk reduction across cloud and endpoint surfaces, and drive measurable remediation outcomes in a regulated financial-services environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform hands‑on web/API penetration tests, validate scanner findings, and provide clear PoCs, impact statements, and prioritized remediation aligned with OWASP.
• Integrate and tune SAST, DAST, SCA, container, and secret‑detection tools in CI/CD; define pass/fail gates and PR checklists.
• Conduct lightweight threat modeling and security design reviews for new features such as authentication, session management, and secrets handling.
• Manage the full application vulnerability lifecycle (discover → prioritize → fix → retest → close) with SLAs and metrics.
• Assist in hardening AWS and ECS/Docker workloads (IAM roles, network segmentation, image policies, logging/monitoring) and support patch hygiene across cloud, container, and endpoints.
• Participate in incident response, including exploit reproduction, log analysis, impact assessment, and lessons learned.
• Provide evidence for audits (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST SSDF), maintain policies and developer guidance, and support vendor/security evaluations.
• Translate findings into developer‑ready tickets, publish secure‑coding guidance, and partner with engineering to streamline secure delivery.
• Prototype automation, explore AI/LLM‑assisted workflows to improve triage and code review, and share improvements across teams.
• Contribute to organization‑wide cybersecurity training and awareness efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in security engineering, information assurance, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in security or software engineering (internships, labs, or open‑source count), preferably in regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of web/API security issues (auth, session management, injections, SSRF, CSRF, access control) and common cloud/web misconfigurations.
• Experience with SDLC security tools (SAST/DAST/SCA/secret detection/container scanning), CI/CD workflows, and Git.
• Familiarity with AWS security basics (IAM least privilege, KMS, logging/monitoring, security groups) and Docker/ECS runtime considerations.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to translate risk into actionable remediation.
• Experience using AI/LLM‑assisted tools for triage, documentation, or code review preferred.
• Exposure to WAF/CDN tuning, API protection, and risk‑based remediation SLAs/metrics preferred.
• Familiarity with frameworks like OWASP ASVS/SAMM, NIST SSDF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS preferred.
• Relevant security certifications preferred.

Our Employee Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Multiple plans with coverage for employees and dependents.

HSA and FSA Accounts: Tax‑advantaged accounts for health and dependent care expenses.

Life and Disability Insurance: Employer‑paid basic coverage with options for additional voluntary coverage.

Compensation: $95,000 - $130,000

Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with employer contributions.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support services, including free therapy sessions.

Additional Perks: Commuter benefits, pet insurance, continuing education assistance, and more.

Note: Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills and experience, and the location where this position may be filled.

Our Core Values

Our core values drive everything we do. At Supernova, we…

Form, execute, and communicate new ideas that add value to our employees and customers

Strive through obstacles and failures

Follow‑through on promises or commitments to others, accept responsibility, and answer for actions & decisions

Listen to, understand, and support our employees and customers

Act with speed, positive attitude, and flexibility

Exceed expectations and surpass ourselves every day; we embrace a sense of pride and never stop growing

Join us and make an impact while growing your career at Supernova.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Financial Services and Technology, Information and Media