Associate Security Engineer at Oportun

Oportun is a digital banking platform dedicated to making financial goals accessible for our 1.9 million members. By providing intelligent tools for borrowing, saving, budgeting, and spending, we empower individuals to build a more secure future. Since our founding, we have provided over $15.5 billion in responsible credit and helped our members save more than $2.3 billion in fees and interest. We pride ourselves on a diverse, inclusive culture where every team member feels a sense of belonging, and we invite you to help us continue our mission of delivering affordable financial services to those left out of the traditional mainstream.

What is this role?

We are looking for a Junior-level Associate Security Engineer to join our internal cyber organization on a full-time, remote basis. This role is part of our Shift-Left Cyber team, where you will focus on designing, deploying, and maintaining custom automation products. You will work closely with our developers and DevOps engineers to ensure our security systems are performant and reliable, while actively contributing to the overall engineering ecosystem at Oportun.

What will you do?

• Design and implement robust security controls to ensure our cloud infrastructure and applications meet all necessary compliance standards and benchmarks.
• Build intelligent automation tools to eliminate repetitive manual tasks, allowing our security teams to focus on higher-level strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor system performance and capacity, ensuring our security architecture is optimized and effectively maintained.

What makes you a great fit?

To succeed in this role, you should have a strong technical foundation and a passion for security, technology, and automation. We are looking for someone who meets the following criteria:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or at least one year of hands-on experience in engineering and cybersecurity.
• Proficiency in Python or Go, along with practical experience in cloud platform administration such as AWS, Azure, or Kubernetes.
• A solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, application security principles like the OWASP Top 10, and general vulnerability management.
• Experience delivering solutions at scale using DevSecOps processes and working effectively with application development teams.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to document your work and build positive relationships with your colleagues.
• Fluency in English.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to investing in your professional growth, including your technical aptitude, leadership capabilities, and business acumen. As a member of our team, you will enjoy the following benefit:

• Remote work flexibility.