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

Paid Time Off

Commuter benefits

Continuation education assistance

Job summary

A technology company in Chicago is seeking a motivated Security Engineer to enhance the security of its SaaS platform. The role involves working on application security, managing vulnerabilities, and integrating security into development workflows. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of security experience. Employee benefits include medical insurance, retirement savings, and flexible PTO. Compensation ranges from $95,000 to $130,000, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in security or software engineering.
• Strong knowledge of web/API security issues.
• Experience with SDLC security tools and CI/CD workflows.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on web/API penetration tests.
• Integrate security tools in CI/CD processes.
• Conduct threat modeling and security design reviews.

Skills

Web/API security issues (auth, session management)

SDLC security tools (SAST/DAST/SCA)

Scripting or coding skills (Python, JavaScript)

Clear communication skills

AI/LLM-assisted tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in security engineering or related field

Tools

AWS

Docker

CI/CD workflows

Job description

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
• Scripting or coding skills (Python or JavaScript/TypeScript) and ability to read backend code
• 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.

Paid Time Off: Flexible PTO policies.

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

• 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.