Senior Security Engineer

Credit Genie; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to enhance its security infrastructure and policies. This pivotal role involves collaborating with engineering and compliance teams to ensure systems remain secure and compliant. You will design innovative security tools, automate processes, and develop cloud security policies while advocating for effective solutions. Join a dynamic team committed to empowering customers through cutting-edge technology and a collaborative work environment that values flexibility and well-being.

Benefits

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Monthly fitness reimbursement up to $100

401(k) with a 2.5% match

Meal program for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Flexible PTO

Qualifications

• Experience in Development Operations, Software Engineering, or Security Architecture.
• Passionate about implementing solutions to complex problems in a multi-cloud environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve security tools for operational reliability.
• Lead threat modeling and vulnerability assessments to proactively identify risks.

Skills

Cloud Security

Python

AWS

DevOps

Incident Response

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

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Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Company

Credit Genie is a mobile-first financial wellness platform designed to help individuals take control of their financial future. We leverage artificial intelligence to provide personalized insights and are building a financial ecosystem by offering tools and services that provide instant access to cash, and building credit. Our goal is to empower every customer to achieve long-term financial stability.

Founded in 2019 by Ed Harycki, former Swift Capital Founder (acquired by PayPal 2017). Backed by Khosla Ventures and led by industry pioneers from companies such as; PayPal, Square, and Cash App, we are well positioned to build the future of inclusive finance through cutting-edge technology and customer-centric solutions.

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of our security infrastructure, policies. This is a critical role where you will work closely with engineering, compliance, and operations teams to ensure CreditGenie’s systems remain secure, resilient, and compliant with industry standards.

What You'll Do

• Design new and improve existing security tools, ensure their operational reliability, adherence to SLAs, and strengthen the organization’s security posture through proactive monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Drive innovation by automating security processes and developing advanced methods for analyzing and responding to security findings.
• Maintain and refine custom cloud security baselines, develop and implement cloud security policies and detection rules. Build security controls that detect, prevent, and correct cloud vulnerabilities
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure security is embedded into solution design and deployment from the ground up.
• Empathize with the full spectrum of our customers and our engineers by advocating for effective solutions that scale with the needs of our business and our customers.
• Lead threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to identify and address security risks proactively. Monitor security logs and alerts to detect anomalies and coordinate incident investigations.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans, ensuring rapid detection, analysis, and mitigation of security threats.
  
  

Requirements

• You have a BS/MS/PhD in a Computer Science, Engineering or related scientific field or equivalent professional experience.
• Passionate about advocating for and implementing solutions to complex problems, at-scale, in a large multi-cloud environment.
• You don’t want to just provide security recommendations, you want to help implement solutions to solve systemic issues.
• You have prior experience in Development Operations, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Security Architecture, Cloud Security or Offensive Security.
• Fluent in one or more modern coding languages (Python, Go, Java, JavaScript, etc.).
• Experience with one or more infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
• Experience with AWS, GCP, Azure and/or containers (e.g. Kubernetes). Able to work both independently and collaboratively, willing to work in a fast paced, high growth environment.
  
  

Benefits And Perks

Our goal is to provide a comprehensive offering of benefits and perks that promote better financial, mental, and physical wellness.

We believe working alongside each other in person is the best way to build a great product and foster a strong company culture. Our expectation is that employees are in the office five days a week, allowing for optimal collaboration, inclusivity, and productivity. At the same time, we understand that life happens and recognize the importance of flexibility. We are committed to supporting our employees when circumstances arise that require remote work or adjusted schedules. Our goal is to ensure everyone can effectively balance personal and professional responsibilities while maintaining our collaborative and productive environment.

Here are some highlights of our benefits and perks offerings, feel free to ask your recruiting partner for more details on our comprehensive offering for employees.

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents on your first day of employment.
• Monthly fitness reimbursement up to $100 or a full membership to LifeTime Fitness
• 401(k) with a 2.5% match and immediate vesting
• Meal program for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Life and accidental insurance
• Flexible PTO
  
  

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total compensation and rewards package at Credit Genie. You may also be eligible to participate in the bonus and equity programs. You will also have access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, short & long term disability insurance, life insurance, and flexible PTO along with many other benefits and perks.

Credit Genie is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer where we welcome and celebrate differences. We are committed to providing a workspace that is safe and inclusive, where everyone feels supported, connected, and inspired to do their best work. If you require any accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, please inform us of your needs when we contact you to schedule an interview.

Compensation Range: $150K - $250K

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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