About the job
At Self Financial, we are a rapidly growing FinTech company committed to enhancing economic inclusion and financial resilience. Our mission is to empower individuals to build credit and save effectively.
We are on the lookout for dedicated individuals who share our passion for overcoming challenges and improving the financial landscape for the communities we serve.
Our team is driven to disrupt the credit industry by providing accessible tools that enable people to take control of their credit. Achieving our mission necessitates deep collaboration across teams to ensure our products reach the most underserved populations, particularly the 100 million+ Americans with limited or no credit history.
We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees, actively seeking to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Role Overview
The Senior Information Security Engineer will be pivotal in overseeing application security across all Self Financial products. This role is essential for safeguarding customer data, ensuring compliance with SOC 2 and PCI standards, and collaborating with engineering teams to identify, prioritize, and mitigate security risks throughout the software development lifecycle.
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end application security initiatives for all Self Financial products.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, manage scanning processes, and oversee remediation efforts using security tools (e.g., SAST).
- Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to address critical security vulnerabilities.
- Conduct third-party vendor security evaluations and risk assessments.
- Assist in SOC 2 and PCI compliance efforts, including audit preparation and evidence gathering.
- Identify application-level security vulnerabilities and propose effective mitigation strategies.
- Integrate secure-by-design methodologies into product development workflows.
- Stay informed about emerging application security threats and recommend suitable controls.

