Senior Security Operations Engineer

Summary

Join Better Home & Finance Holding Company as a Senior Security Operations Engineer and play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures to protect our systems, networks, and data. You will conduct comprehensive security assessments, monitor vendor interactions, design advanced security measures, work with development teams on application security, and perform operational security duties. The ideal candidate will also monitor network activity, perform regular security audits, create incident response plans, collaborate with other teams on access controls, implement cloud-based SIEM systems, oversee vulnerability management, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to significantly impact our company's overall security strategy and implementation. We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in information security, with a focus on security engineering and operations
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
• Strong AWS Security skillset with experience in deploying infrastructure as code as it relates to security and understanding best practices
• Experience in understanding the security around Artificial Intelligence and how to best protect data and users
• Strong experience in email security and forensics of data
• In-depth knowledge of Azure and Microsoft security products and services
• Strong familiarity with federated identity solutions and the security of those solutions (Okta, PingID, Azure)
• In-depth knowledge of network security, encryption technologies, and security frameworks
• Experience with AppSec tools and processes
• Strong experience with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting security infrastructure platforms
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically in high-pressure situations
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments to identify vulnerabilities in existing systems and infrastructure and work with teams to remediate vulnerabilities
• Monitoring vendor interaction with company's technology; identifies issues and provides guidance/support through to resolution
• Design and implement advanced security measures to protect against potential threats, including cloud-based PaaS/SaaS/IaaS security, endpoint, email, and other security platforms
• Work with development teams on addressing application security findings
• Perform operational security duties such as ticket escalation to the security team or working across IT teams to identify and remediate security incidents
• Monitor network activity for signs of unauthorized access or malicious activity, using advanced tools and technologies
• Perform regular security audits and risk assessments to identify weaknesses in the organization's security infrastructure
• Create and maintain incident response plans, leading incident response teams during security breaches
• Collaborate with other teams to define access controls, password policies, and encryption standards
• Implement and manage cloud-based security information and event management (SIEM) systems
• Oversee vulnerability management processes, including identification, prioritization, and remediation of security vulnerabilities
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant industry certifications are highly desirable
• In-depth understanding of regulatory compliance requirements in our industry
• Ability to balance security needs with business objectives and user experience
• Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential security risks
• Excellent project management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility effective DAY ONE
• *$0 medical plan premium offering coverage nationwide paired with our Health Savings Account that includes an employer contribution (*Additional Medical, dental, vision plan options also all with nationwide coverage)
• Flexible PTO
• Immediate virtual mental health support by licensed therapists for our employees and their eligible dependents age 6 and up! First few visits at no cost to you!
• Personalized care for every fertility and family care journey for our employees and their partner!
• Dependent care benefits (i.e. childcare and/or elder care costs) and commuter benefits both include a company match!
• Discount programs and perks including pet Insurance!
• Have Lunch on us! Daily lunch stipend for meals while in the office
• Monthly social events
• NYC HQ Oculus discounts