Senior Security Engineer: Cloud & Vulnerability Defense

Green Dot Corporation; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Dot Corporation is seeking a Security Engineer to join the Information Security team in Los Angeles. This role focuses on vulnerability management, threat detection, and remediation to protect Green Dot’s infrastructure, applications, and data assets.

The position supports cloud and on‑prem environments, collaborates with DevOps, Infrastructure and App teams, and contributes to runbooks, policy updates, and risk reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field required.
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security engineering.
• Proficiency with vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7).
• Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel) and EDR solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike, Carbon Black).
• Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS preferred), including IAM, VPC, and security groups.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) for automation and analysis.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, SOC 2, NIST).
• Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Ability to meet the location requirement outlined above

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Administer and optimize security tools including scanners, SIEM platforms, and endpoint protection systems.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Infrastructure, and Application teams to remediate identified risks.
• Monitor threat intelligence feeds and triage alerts based on severity and business impact.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, including runbooks, policies, and risk reports.
• Support incident response activities and forensic investigations.
• Participate in security architecture reviews and provide recommendations for secure design.
• Track and report vulnerability metrics to technical teams and senior leadership.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Penetration testing

SIEM

EDR

Cloud security

Python scripting

PowerShell/Bash

Networking fundamentals

PCI DSS / SOC 2 knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Nessus/Tenable

Qualys

Rapid7

Splunk

Sentinel

CrowdStrike

Carbon Black

Job description

Green Dot Corporation is seeking a Security Engineer to join the Information Security team in Los Angeles. This role focuses on vulnerability management, threat detection, and remediation to protect Green Dot’s infrastructure, applications, and data assets.

The position supports cloud and on‑prem environments, collaborates with DevOps, Infrastructure and App teams, and contributes to runbooks, policy updates, and risk reporting.