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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$145k
versus about
$184k
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Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Alkami
Alkami Technology is a cloud-based digital banking solutions provider offering retail and business banking platforms to credit unions and banks to help them compete with larger financial institutions. Industry: Financial Technology & Digital Banking
Alkami currently has
61 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,600–$162,500
across 22 roles with salary data.
The Staff Security Engineer joins the security team to design, implement, and evolve enterprise security technologies protecting infrastructure, cloud environments, and business operations. This role involves architecting security platforms, managing endpoint protection, secrets management, vulnerability management, and identity security. The engineer will lead complex initiatives to embed security controls into enterprise architecture, develop automation and orchestration integrations, and provide technical leadership during security incidents. Key technical requirements include expertise in AWS, cloud-native technologies, Infrastructure-as-Code, and networking tools like CloudFlare or PaloAlto. The position requires solving complex security engineering challenges within a regulated financial services environment, specifically supporting a digital sales and service platform for banks and credit unions. The engineer must also mentor staff, evaluate emerging technologies, and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory audit requirements.
What does a Security Engineer earn?
Median $193000 from 105 postings across 40 companies.
Design, implement, and continuously improve enterprise security platforms and scalable security capabilities.
Architect and optimize security infrastructure including endpoint protection, secrets management, and identity security.
Lead complex security engineering initiatives by identifying capability gaps and coordinating technical implementations.
Embed security controls into enterprise architecture and operational processes with network and cloud engineering teams.
Develop security automation and orchestration to reduce operational overhead and increase security coverage.
Lead enterprise vulnerability remediation by analyzing systemic weaknesses and implementing long-term engineering improvements.
Evaluate emerging security technologies for technical fit, scalability, and long-term business value.
Provide technical leadership during security incidents by performing root cause analysis and strengthening defensive capabilities.
What we're looking for
6–10 years of experience in security engineering, infrastructure security, cloud security, systems engineering, or a related information security discipline.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced enterprise security engineering and platform architecture expertise with endpoint security, vulnerability management, secrets management, and identity security technologies.
Cloud security engineering experience across AWS and modern infrastructure platforms.
Proficiency in security automation, orchestration, scripting, and systems integration.
Strong knowledge of enterprise infrastructure, networking, operating systems, and cloud technologies.
Ability to lead complex cross-functional engineering initiatives and influence technical stakeholders.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the US for full-time employment.
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Cloud Security
Data Loss Prevention
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