Security Engineer — Cloud & App Security (FinTech SaaS)

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

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.