Oportun · 2 hours ago
Senior Manager, Information Security Architecture & Engineering (R13753)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expOportun is a mission-driven fintech that empowers its members with financial tools to build a better future. The Senior Manager, Information Security Architecture & Engineering will lead security initiatives, manage a team of security experts, and ensure that security best practices are integrated into the organization's operations.
Consumer LendingDebit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTech
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
Qualification
Required
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 which relies heavily on asynchronous working and collaboration methods
Experience leading and developing globally distributed security teams with a focus on professional growth and collaboration
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 of security frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST CSF, PCI-DSS, GLBA)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
Preferred
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
Company
Oportun
Oportun is a digital banking platform that offers personal loans and financial services to people with limited credit history.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2BKey Investors
CastlelakeNeuberger BermanWebBank
2025-10-14Post Ipo Debt· $247M
2025-08-21Post Ipo Debt· $538M
2025-06-05Post Ipo Debt· $439M
Leadership Team
Raul Vazquez
CEO
Recent News
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