Senior Application Security Engineer

Provident Credit Union; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Credit Union is seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to enhance security controls across cloud and enterprise environments, focusing on Azure security. This role involves proactive monitoring, compliance enforcement, and collaboration with development teams to ensure secure application lifecycles. Join a top workplace recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with up to 150% match

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Employee referral bonuses

Disability and life insurance

Membership benefits

In-house training and access to company condos

Qualifications

• 7+ years in enterprise security solutions.
• Expertise in Azure cloud security and API security.
• Certifications such as CISSP, MS Azure Security, CCSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor Azure cloud security controls.
• Collaborate with development teams for application and API security.
• Perform vendor security due diligence and support audits.

Skills

Azure cloud security

Data protection

AI governance

API security

Vulnerability assessments

Incident management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields

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Provident Credit Union provided pay range

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Base pay range

$105,000.00/yr - $163,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Sr. Information Security Engineer (Redwood City, CA)

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Summary:

Under the supervision of the AVP of Information Security, the Senior Information Security Engineer is responsible for implementing, supporting and maintaining robust security controls across cloud and enterprise environments, with a focus on Azure cloud security. This role ensures the protection of sensitive data through proactive monitoring, identity and access management, encryption, and compliance enforcement. The engineer collaborates closely with development teams to embed security into application and API lifecycles, leveraging secure coding practices, vulnerability assessments, and modern DevSecOps tools. Additionally, the role supports third-party risk management, audits, and contributes to the organization’s defense against emerging threats, including those related to AI technologies.

Why Provident?

Provident Credit Union, established in 1950, ranks among the top 10% of credit unions in the US. We foster a culture of acceptance, support, diversity, and inclusion. Provident has been recognized as a Bay Area “Top Workplace” since 2017, and our employees praise us on Glassdoor as one of the best credit unions nationwide.

Our values are:

• Listen
• Get Better
• Do What’s Right

Essential Functions:

• Implement and monitor Azure cloud security controls, including identity management, data encryption, and compliance configurations, aligned with architectural standards and best practices.
• Proactively monitor access to sensitive information, detect anomalies, and enforce security policies across digital environments.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure application and API security through secure coding, vulnerability assessments, and security testing using AI tools, CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps, and API management, adhering to OWASP, NIST, and other standards.
• Perform vendor security due diligence by assessing third-party risks, reviewing security documentation, and verifying compliance.
• Support security assessments and audits through risk evaluations, evidence collection, and remediation efforts.
• Understand AI-related security threats and mitigation strategies.
• Manage and support security event logging and monitoring via SIEM platforms, analyzing alerts, and incident response (preferred).
• Familiar with micro-segmentation concepts.
• Participate in policy and procedure planning to ensure system provisioning and maintenance align with goals and regulations.
• Follow change management procedures for security software and system updates, including patches and reconfigurations.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve operational workflows.
• Participate in project teams to meet organizational goals.
• Participate in monthly on-call rotations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Excellent listening and speaking skills.
• Complete annual BSA & OFAC training and adhere to policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in enterprise security solutions, with expertise in Azure cloud security, data protection, AI governance, and API security.
• Experience managing security infrastructure, conducting audits, and automation.
• Proficiency in Azure security controls, secure coding, vulnerability assessments, and CI/CD security integrations.
• Strong knowledge of data security principles and compliance standards (NIST, NCUA, DFPI, FedLine).
• Ability to conduct risk assessments, manage incidents, and lead remediation.
• Knowledge of NDR solutions (preferred).
• Effective communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts.
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to multitask.
• Scripting skills for automation (preferred).
• Certifications such as CISSP, MS Azure Security, CCSP (preferred).

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage.
• 401(k) with up to 150% match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Membership benefits.
• Loan rate discounts.
• In-house training and access to company condos in Maui and Lake Tahoe.

Compensation:

Pay Grade T4, with a targeted base pay of $105,000 - $163,000, plus discretionary bonuses.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Recognized as a Top Workplace (2018-2025). Check us on Glassdoor.