Senior Security Engineer, Cross River
$120-170k
Office located in Fort Lee, NJ
Banking and fintech services
Open for applications
Banking and fintech services
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$120-170k
Office located in Fort Lee, NJ
1001+ employees
Company mission
To enable clients to deliver responsible financial solutions that empower consumers anytime, everywhere.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Security Engineer to join our team
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in information security, a deep understanding of threat detection and prevention, and the ability to mentor junior team members
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field
- 5 -10 years of experience in information security, with a focus on network, application, or infrastructure security
- Strong understanding of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), and industry best practices
- Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection
- Hands-on experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), including knowledge of cloud-native security controls
- Familiarity with programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and automation for security processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and tactically
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC) preferred
- Network and system security
- Threat detection and incident response
- Vulnerability assessment and remediation
- Security architecture and policy development
- Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Risk management
What the job involves
- In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions to protect our organization’s assets, infrastructure, and data
- You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify security risks, develop security strategies, and ensure compliance with industry standards
- Align with IT support and operations to perform the security function of support
- Develop and maintain robust security architectures and controls across networks, applications, and systems to protect against unauthorized access, cyber threats, and data breaches
- Monitor and analyze security events, conduct investigations, and respond to security incidents to minimize potential impact on the organization
- Proficiency in configuring and administering End point protection systems: Microsoft defender, Crowdstrike, Data Leakage Prevention tools and implementation
- Familiar with various email security tools – spam filtering and how to set it up, email encryption, email DKIM (Domain Keys identified mail)
- Identify, assess, and prioritize vulnerabilities across systems, applications, and networks, and work with relevant teams to ensure timely remediation
- Digital certification management
- Conduct regular security assessments, penetration tests, and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and identify areas for improvement
- Collaborate with stakeholders to assess and manage security risks, performing risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies
- Mentor junior security engineers and help develop their technical skills; provide guidance and support in complex security projects
- Continuously research and stay up to date on the latest security threats, technologies, and industry trends to proactively strengthen security posture
Our take
Cross River is a fintech and banking company that builds scalable embedded payments, cards, lending, and crypto solutions for businesses and individuals. Now a unicorn company with a valuation exceeding $1 billion, Cross River was founded in 2008 as a way to combine the innovations of financial technology with the existing world of banking.
Cross River has partnered with rising fintech businesses such as Ibanera, helping the Florida-based company build an all-in-one cross-border payments service. The company’s bigger picture approach has allowed it to develop several arms in the lending, compliance, and capital market sectors, amongst others, leading to a corporate flexibility that is crucial in the rapidly-evolving market.
Cross River was named as one of several companies under investigation for facilitating PPP fraud in the US as of December 2022. It has also come under intense scrutiny from the FDIC for allegations of unsafe banking practices in relation to its lending activities, with a consent order issued in March 2023. In the wake of the FTX and Silicon Valley Bank collapses the regulatory environment is getting tougher and Cross River clearly needs to ensure its processes and activities are compliant with the law if it is going to return to its previous position of growth.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Mar 2022
$620m
LATE VC
Apr 2020
$100m
SERIES C
Total funding: $848m
Company benefits
- Retirement planning
- Employee development fund
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Volunteer opportunities
- Charitable donation matching
- Monthly happy hours
- Free haircuts in our salon located at HQ
- Complimentary dry cleaning at HQ
- Valet parking at HQ
- Shuttle service to/from NYC
- Gym located at HQ
- River Cafe at HQ
Company values
- Humility
- Integrity
- Creativity
- Compassion
- Responsibility
Company HQ
Fort Lee, NJ
Articles
Leadership
Gilles Gade
(CEO & Chariman)Previously CFO at First Meridian Mortgage, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Chela Technology Partners, Associate Director at Barclays Capital and Investment Banking Associate at Bear Stearns & Company.
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