Senior Security Engineer

Early Warning Services

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Scottsdale, AZChicago, IL
Salary
$132,000–$165,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
29 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role pays less than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$216,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $148k versus about $184k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Early Warning Services

Early Warning Services is a fintech company that operates the Zelle person-to-person payments network, the Paze digital checkout wallet, and Certos fraud prevention and identity risk solutions for financial institutions.

Early Warning Services currently has 83 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $147,500–$181,500 across 34 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Security Engineer

The Sr. Security Engineer joins the security engineering team to drive the availability of the information security tool set and maintain vulnerability and configuration management baselines. This role involves upgrading and patching application software and operating systems, tracking certificates, and remediating vulnerabilities across equipment. The engineer will integrate security tools into corporate infrastructure, research solutions to fill toolset gaps, and automate repeatable processes. Key technical requirements include expert knowledge of Linux and Windows administration, networking concepts like routing and NAT, and firewall ruleset design. Candidates must be proficient in Python scripting, SSL/TLS certificate management, and enterprise vulnerability scanning platforms. The work focuses on protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data within a complex financial payments and risk solutions environment.

What does a Security Engineer earn?

Median $193000 from 108 postings across 43 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Upgrade and patch application software and operating systems across the enterprise.
  • Track and replace security certificates and remediate vulnerabilities found on company equipment.
  • Integrate security tools into corporate infrastructure and support compliance efforts with auditors.
  • Monitor the health of security tools and initiate necessary maintenance or remediation.
  • Identify security tool gaps and research new solutions to meet organizational requirements.
  • Automate repeatable processes and drive projects to implementation using Python scripting.
  • Assist other security teams with incident resolution and risk assessments.
  • Mentor junior security engineering staff and manage security interns.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States.
  • Completion of a Bachelor’s degree or 2-year degree in Computer Science or Engineering is typically required.
  • Minimum 5 years of general IT experience and minimum 3 years of IT Security experience are required.
  • Experience or certifications for enterprise vulnerability scanning platforms and vulnerability management frameworks are required.
  • Experience or certifications for enterprise endpoint security tools, anti-virus, or DLP are required.
  • Expert understanding of Linux and Windows administration is required.
  • Proficiency in Python scripting language is required.
  • Expert understanding of networking concepts, firewall ruleset design, and SSL/TLS certificate management is required.
  • Experience with audit procedures and producing audit artifact documents (preferred).
  • Additional scripting proficiency in JavaScript, Linux shell, and/or Powershell (preferred).
  • One of CISSP, CCNA, or CISA certifications is desirable.

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