Security Engineer I

B.S.D. Capital Inc. dba Lendistry; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Birthday Day Off

HSA

Job summary

Lendistry is seeking a Security Engineer I to manage day-to-day security monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management across corporate IT and cloud environments. You will coordinate with SOC, MSSP, and other teams to detect threats, respond quickly, and close issues without slowing business velocity.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of cybersecurity or SOC experience, hands-on SIEM/EDR skills, knowledge of cloud security, and scripting ability for automation.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations (SOC), or incident response.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM and EDR platforms for alert triage and investigation.
• Familiarity with AWS and/or Azure security services and cloud logging.
• Basic scripting ability for automation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts from SIEM/EDR and cloud-native tools.
• Act as first responder and incident coordinator, executing incident response playbooks.
• Maintain incident records, timelines, and evidence; facilitate post-incident reviews.
• Provide timely incident status updates to IT, Legal, Compliance, and leadership.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Security operations (SOC)

Incident response

SIEM/EDR usage

Cloud security (AWS/Azure)

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Security+; CySA+; GCIH; SC-200; AWS Security Specialty

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Lendistry is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]

A Day in the Life

The Security Engineer I is a hands‑on technical practitioner responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of Lendistry’s security monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management capabilities across corporate IT, cloud, and third‑party environments. This role partners closely with the Security Engineer Lead, the SOC and MSSP, Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, Application Engineering, and GRC to detect threats early, respond quickly, and drive security issues to closure without slowing business velocity. This role is the first point of coordination for security events and incidents. You will triage and investigate alerts, run incident response playbooks, document and communicate incident status, and track corrective actions through to completion, while supporting vulnerability remediation and audit readiness. The ideal candidate is curious, detail‑oriented, and eager to grow into deeper technical and incident leadership responsibilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts from SIEM, EDR, email security, and cloud‑native tools, escalating confirmed threats to the Security Engineer Lead
• Act as first responder and incident coordinator, executing incident response playbooks through detection, containment, eradication, and recovery
• Maintain incident records, timelines, and evidence; facilitate post‑incident reviews and track corrective actions to closure
• Provide timely incident status updates to IT, Legal, Compliance, and leadership, following established escalation paths
• Partner with the SOC and MSSP providers to validate alerts, refine escalation procedures, and improve response quality
• Develop, maintain, and test incident response playbooks and runbooks; support tabletop exercises
• Tune SIEM and EDR detection rules and policies to reduce false positives and improve detection coverage
• Operate vulnerability scanning tools, validate findings, and track remediation against defined SLAs
• Assist with vendor security assessments and collect evidence to support SOC2, ISO27001, and regulatory audit activities
• Build and maintain security metrics and dashboards (e.g., mean time to detect and respond, incident volume, open vulnerabilities)
• Automate repetitive security tasks using scripting and available platform capabilities

Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise

• 2-4 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations (SOC), or incident response
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM and EDR platforms for alert triage and investigation
• Working knowledge of the incident response lifecycle (e.g., NISTSP800‑61) and common attack techniques (e.g., MITREATT&CK)
• Familiarity with AWS and/or Azure security services and cloud logging
• Understanding of vulnerability management concepts, including CVSS scoring and remediation prioritization
• Working knowledge of SOC2 and ISO27001 frameworks
• Basic scripting ability (Python, PowerShell, or similar) for automation and analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including clear incident documentation for technical and non‑technical audiences
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience; certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIH, SC-200, or AWS Security Specialty

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $84,000 - $118,000 annually. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for new hires for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by multiple factors like job‑related skills, experience, and state of residence. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the interview process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include any variable compensation elements.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Birthday Day Off
• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) Match
• FSA and HSA
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development Courses
• In Office Provided Snacks and Drinks
• Gym Facilities (LA & Tustin/CEC Offices)
• In Office Engagement Activities

Physical Requirements

• This is a stationary position that requires frequent sitting (approximately 95%), repetitive wrist motions, grasping, speaking, listening, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• It also may require occasional standing, lifting, carrying of 20lbs or less, walking, kneeling, bending/stooping, twisting, pulling/pushing, and reaching above the shoulder.
• Employees in this position must be physically able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position.

Lendistry: Who We Are

We’re proud to be the nation’s largest minority‑led, tech‑savvy lender for small businesses and commercial real estate. As a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Community Development Entity (CDE), our mission is all about creating economic opportunities and fueling growth for small business owners and their communities. Join us as we pave the way with innovative financing and financial education!

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT B.S.D. Capital, Inc. dba Lendistry is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing its employees, applicants and other covered persons with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, age (40 or older), religious creed (including religious belief, practice or dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, military or veteran status (including past, current or prospective service), or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.