Senior Security Engineer, Varo
$130-160k
+ Bonus + Equity
Fee-free online banking platform
Be an early applicant
Fee-free online banking platform
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$130-160k
+ Bonus + Equity
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To improve the financial health of our customers through better technology and total transparency.
Role
Who you are
- 4+ years of managing patch deployment and vulnerability management
- Proficiency with patch management tools such as Microsoft Intune, Kandji/Jamf, Automox, or similar enterprise-level platforms
- Strong understanding of macOS and Windows operating systems, including system-level processes, command-line interfaces, and registry
- Experience with a vulnerability management tool such as Tanium
- Some scripting experience (shell and/or bash and powershell)
- Experience with zero trust networking solutions
What the job involves
- We are looking for an experienced Senior Security Engineer responsible for leading the vulnerability and patch management program
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end management of our macOS and Windows endpoint patching processes
- This role is critical in ensuring the security, stability, and compliance of the bank’s endpoints
- The engineer will design, implement, and maintain our patching infrastructure, ensuring timely and effective deployment of security updates and patches
- Manage Varo’s vulnerability management program meeting the required SLAs
- Deploy patches to all of Varo’s endpoints and standalone servers
- Manage the onboarding of endpoints in a highly remote environment
- Develop strategies to mitigate risk on Varo’s endpoints including device trust, zero trust, and local password management
- Assist with incident response and purple team testing
- Investigate and resolve patching issues, including failed installations, conflicts, and performance impacts
- Generate regular reports on patch compliance, vulnerability status, and overall endpoint health. Maintain accurate documentation of all patching procedures and configurations
Our take
The traditional banking system leaves many US citizens underserved, with some minority groups struggling to access accounts. Varo is one of many companies offering no-fee, high-interest accounts, as it takes on the traditional banks - with additional features such as a rewards program and access to early paychecks.
With many young customers distrustful of traditional banks, Varo has capitalised on this sentiment and grown to serve more than 7 million customers. It has a number of competitors such as Chime and Step, and it's also in competition with established traditional brick-and-mortar banks. However, as the first consumer fintech to be granted a national bank charter in the US, the company is at the front of the fintech revolution with a path to future success.
In response to economic uncertainty, the bank was forced to take cost-reduction measures throughout 2022. The effect has been positive, with a drastic reduction in its burn rate, which had been a primary concern. One point of interest is a shift in marketing strategy that has seen Varo focus more on growing the number of customers using it as their main bank, as opposed to growing overall user numbers. The company also has a new tech unit named "Varo Tech".
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-12% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Feb 2025
$29m
SERIES G
Feb 2023
$50m
LATE VC
Total funding: $1.1bn
Company benefits
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Free life coaching and counseling
- 401k
- Office snacks and drinks
- Flexible PTO
- Company and team outings
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Colin Walsh
(CEO)Former EVP at American Express. Has also worked in banking at Wells Fargo, Visa, Executive Networks, and Lloyds.
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