Senior Security Engineer

Better is reimagining home finance and making it faster, cheaper, and easier for everyone to become a homeowner. We leverage creative technology and innovation to make the home buying journey more approachable and understandable and home finance more affordable and accessible. Here are some interesting facts to help you get to know Better:
 - We’ve funded over $100 billion in loans for our customers, more than any other fintech - We ranked #1 in the U.S. on LinkedIn's Top Startups 2020 and 2021 - We are Forbes’ Best Online Mortgage Lender for 2023 - We are USA Today’s Best Mortgage Lenders of 2023, Best for FHA Loans - We have raised over $1.2 billion in equity capital to transform the mortgage industry, the largest financial asset class in the world - And we’re just getting started!
We are a place where smart, hungry, ambitious people who want to recognize their full potential thrive. 
A Better Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Security Engineer to join our team in safeguarding our company's digital assets and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures to protect our systems, networks, and data. The Senior Security Engineer will play a vital role in maintaining our organization's security posture and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our company's overall security strategy and implementation. 

Responsibilites

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments to identify vulnerabilities in existing systems and infrastructure. 
• Design and implement advanced security measures to protect against potential threats, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other security devices. 
• Monitor network activity for signs of unauthorized access or malicious activity, using advanced tools and technologies. 
• Perform regular security audits and risk assessments to identify weaknesses in the organization's security infrastructure. 
• Create and maintain incident response plans, leading incident response teams during security breaches. 
• Collaborate with other teams to define access controls, password policies, and encryption standards. 
• Implement and manage security information and event management (SIEM) systems. 
• Oversee vulnerability management processes, including identification, prioritization, and remediation of security vulnerabilities. 
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in information security, with a focus on security engineering. 
• In-depth knowledge of network security, encryption technologies, and security frameworks. 
• Strong experience with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing. 
• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting security infrastructure devices. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically in high-pressure situations. 
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 
• Relevant industry certifications are highly desirable. 
• In-depth understanding of regulatory compliance requirements in our industry.
• Ability to balance security needs with business objectives and user experience. 
• Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential security risks. 
• Excellent project management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities. 

Company Benefits 
Our total rewards package consists of base salary, benefits, and opportunity for yearly cash bonus. Some of our benefits include:
 - Comprehensive healthcare, retirement, and voluntary benefits. Think medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, 401k, and more. - Personalized care and tools for realizing your mental health and wellness goals.- Company paid for lunch when working in the office.- Additional benefit perks & discounts.
Disclaimer  
Better Home & Finance Holding Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for our employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status, or any other reason protected by law.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Better will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.