Senior Manager, Information Security Architecture & Engineering (R13753)

Oportun; United States; On-site; USD 166,400 - 266,200; Full time

Job summary

Oportun is seeking a Senior Manager, Information Security Architecture & Engineering to lead security initiatives and team management. This role is pivotal in ensuring that security best practices are integrated into application development and data handling within our organization.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a solid background in cloud security, and a commitment to fostering a high-performance culture. Oportun is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in security architecture, application security, infrastructure security, or related domains.
• Experience leading a globally distributed team.
• Hands-on expertise of secure software development practices and threat modeling.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain secure application and infrastructure architecture frameworks.
• Partner with teams to integrate security into SDLC, CI/CD, and data pipelines.
• Own and oversee the vulnerability management program.

Skills

Security architecture

Cloud security

DevSecOps

Leadership

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Tools

GitHub

Sentinel One

Okta

Job description

About Oportun

Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT) is a mission‑driven financial services company that puts its members' financial goals within reach. With intelligent borrowing, savings, and budgeting capabilities, Oportun empowers members with the confidence to build a better financial future. Since inception, Oportun has provided more than $21.3 billion in responsible and affordable credit, saved its members more than $2.5 billion in interest and fees, and helped its members set aside an average of more than $1,800 annually.

Working at Oportun

Working at Oportun means enjoying a differentiated experience of being part of a team that fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where we all feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to share our perspectives. This inclusive culture is directly connected to our organization's performance and ability to fulfill our mission. We celebrate and nurture our inclusive culture through our employee resource groups.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Information Security Architecture & Engineering to serve as a key security leader within our organization. This role is responsible for defining and driving platform, application and data security, including designing and reinforcing secure‑by‑design principles, effective data protection and handling, identity and access management standards, and vulnerability management across the enterprise. Acting primarily as a second‑line of defense, this leader ensures security best practices are embedded into our CI/CD, SDLC, data pipelines, and platform.

Beyond technical expertise, this role demands strong leadership to manage a team of security experts and drive initiatives across teams and functions. The ideal candidate will foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance, prioritizing kindness, integrity, and transparency in leadership. This individual will view security as a business enabler, creating services that empower developers and system owners to iterate rapidly while maintaining strong and pragmatic security controls.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain secure application and infrastructure architecture frameworks, ensuring security is built‑in from the outset
• Partner with engineering, DevOps, and technology teams to integrate security into SDLC, CI/CD, and data pipelines
• Own and oversee the vulnerability management program, ensuring risk‑based remediation across all technology assets
• Enhance and scale an existing security design review service, providing structured security assessments for new and evolving systems and data
• Advocate for security as a service, building tools and processes that streamline secure development and system operations
• Act as a security advisor to engineering and technology operations, ensuring security aligns with business goals
• Collaborate with the Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team to align technical security requirements with regulatory and commercial requirements
• Champion a security‑first culture, ensuring technical execution teams understand security risks, standards and best practices

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in security architecture, application security, infrastructure security, or related domains
• Strong background in cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevSecOps, and/or data security
• Experience leading a globally distributed team across time zones that relies heavily on asynchronous working and collaboration methods
• Experience designing security controls for data flows and distributed computing environments
• Hands‑on expertise of secure software development practices, security testing methodologies, and threat modeling
• Strong cross‑functional leadership with the ability to communicate security risks effectively to engineering, IT, and business stakeholders
• Experience with security frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST CSF, PCI‑DSS, GLBA)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in application security testing, threat modeling, bug bounty programs, and software security assessments
• Expertise in identity & access management (IAM), encryption, authentication, logging, and monitoring architectures
• Experience with GitHub, Wiz, Sentinel One, and Okta
• Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, OSCP, AWS Security Specialty, or similar)
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field

The US base hourly range for this full‑time position is $166,400 – $266,200. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects a national minimum and maximum range for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, such as job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment opportunities without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other category protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

California applicants can find a copy of Oportun's CCPA Notice here: https://oportun.com/privacy/california-privacy-notice/.

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