Acorns · 15 hours ago
Cybersecurity Engineer I
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$130K/yr - $140K/yr
3+ years expAcorns is a financial wellness app dedicated to helping individuals and families save and invest money for the long term. They are seeking a highly motivated Cybersecurity Engineer I to join their Global Infosec team, focusing on securing platforms, applications, and infrastructure to protect the financial well-being of their customers.
FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechWealth Management
Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and manage security tools and infrastructure to detect and prevent threats across cloud (AWS and GCP), corporate, and product environments
Work collaboratively with engineering and product teams to integrate security into the SDLC (Secure Software Development Life Cycle) via threat modeling, code reviews, and automated testing
Conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management to identify and remediate risks in our applications and services
Serve as an escalation point for security incidents, assisting with investigation, response, and post-incident analysis to continuously improve our security posture
Automate security tasks and implement 'security-as-code' practices to scale our security efforts efficiently
Secure endpoints and manage Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Data Loss Prevention, MDM (Mobile Device Management), Zero Trust, Patching, and Configuration Management for corporate and production assets
Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies, recommending proactive measures to enhance defense mechanisms
Qualification
Required
3+ years of professional experience in a dedicated cybersecurity role, focusing on application, infrastructure, or cloud security
Demonstrated experience with Application Security (AppSec) principles, including secure coding practices, static/dynamic analysis (SAST/DAST) tools, and conducting security design reviews (threat modeling)
Proven expertise with securing cloud environments, preferably AWS, including knowledge of services like IAM, Security Hub, GuardDuty, and Lambda
Strong hands-on experience in Security Configuration Management, ensuring infrastructure as code (IaC) templates (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and production systems adhere to security baselines
Experience implementing and managing Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) or other endpoint security solutions for corporate and production assets
Strong hands-on experience with vulnerability scanners and SIEM/SOAR platforms
Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Go, or Shell) for automation and tool development
Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex security risks and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package for you and your family
401(k) matching
Monthly Acorns account contribution & GoHenry account for your family
Mindfulness and Financial Wellness resources, Headspace and Addition Wealth
Acorns Career Development Program (Ongoing training sessions, development plans, development check-ins, Cornerstone’s online training platform)
Roots Leadership Program for Emerging Leaders
Community week onsite gatherings and various virtual events
Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another, our mission, and our customers
The rare opportunity to create a new world. We inspire one another every day to do meaningful work that solves big societal challenges
Company
Acorns
Acorns is a financial technology and services company that specializes in automated investments and robo-advice.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$510.01MKey Investors
TPGThe Rise FundJacobs Asset Management
2022-03-09Series F· $300M
2019-08-19Series Unknown
2019-01-28Series E· $105M
Leadership Team
Noah Kerner
CEO & Chairman
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Beau Sullivan
VP of Securities
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