Senior Security Engineer

Overview

Attain Finance is one of the largest, fastest growing providers of short-term loans and financial services in the United States and Canada. Our licensed direct lending products and heightened customer service focus are at the core of what we offer.

We have an upbeat, friendly and fast-paced environment. Our employees are excited to be a part of the Attain family, as evidenced by our low turnover rates and energized company culture. We’ve consistently grown well ahead of other short-term loan lenders and are primed for continued growth and enduring success.

Come and work for a Fintech company that has distinguished itself from competitors with quality product offerings, genuine customer service, robust operating systems, state-of-the-art call center, and a track record of new product innovation!

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Security Engineer to strengthen our cybersecurity posture and ensure the protection of sensitive financial data. This role is critical in designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions that meet the stringent regulatory and operational requirements of the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

What you will be doing:

• Design and implement security controls to protect financial systems, customer data, and transaction platforms.
• Design, implement, and maintain security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, EDR, firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP, ZTNA).
• Lead threat detection, incident response, and forensic investigations across enterprise environments.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards such as PCI-DSS and FTC regulations.
• Perform threat modeling and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate threats.
• Collaborate with IT, risk, and compliance teams to integrate security into business processes and technology deployments.
• Develop and maintain secure architecture for cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments.
• Monitor security alerts and logs using SIEM/SOAR tools (e.g., Devo, Sentinel, XSOAR) and respond to anomalies.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of security awareness programs.
• Participate in audits and regulatory assessments, providing evidence and remediation plans as needed.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.
• Leverage AI and Large Language model technology to improve efficiency and increase security.

Qualifications

What You Should Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in information security engineering.
• Strong knowledge of network security, cloud security (AWS/Azure), and endpoint protection.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and platforms: firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection, VPN, zero-trust technologies, etc.
• Proficiency with scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Strong understanding of financial industry regulations and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK).
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

You Will Stand Out If You Have:

• Experience with zero trust architecture and micro segmentation.
• Experience with firewall technologies (Palo Alto)
• Familiarity with container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM, SSO, MFA).
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (Devo, Sentinel, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with SOAR platforms (Palo Alto XSOAR, etc.).
• Knowledge of data encryption, PKI, and secure key management.
• Experience with cloud security in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong communication skills for interfacing with auditors, regulators, and executive leadership.

Base Salary: $120,000 - $140,000

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position based on the U.S. average. The actual base salary offered for this full-time position will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to, location, skills, knowledge, competencies, and experience.

All full-time salaried employees are eligible for the following benefits, starting on day one: Flexible Paid Time Off Program, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, and other voluntary coverages. You will also be eligible to participate in our 401k program, starting on the first of the month following 30 days of employment with a company match.

This employer participates in E-Verify for US-based hires.

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EEO Statement

Attain Finance Supports Equal Employment Opportunity. CURO (dba Cash Money®, LendDirect®, Heights Finance, Southern Finance, Covington Credit, Quick Credit, and First Heritage Credit) is committed to a policy of providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants. This commitment is reflected in all aspects of our daily operations. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in any personnel practice, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, and discipline. Additionally, we do not discriminate based on any other characteristic protected by applicable state/provincial or local law where a particular employee works. In addition, it is the policy of Attain Finance to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by federal law and any state/provincial law where a particular employee works.

Notice to Attain Finance job applicants: Attain Finance will never ask for your personal banking information, transfer of funds, a credit card, or for you to purchase any equipment to process a job application or for training. Authorized Attain Finance representatives' email addresses will end in @attainfinace.com, @curo.com, @first-heritage.com, @heightsfinance.com, and @cashmoney.ca.