Principal Security Engineer - Temporary

Achieve

Principal Security Engineer - Temporary

Reposted 9 Hours Ago

Hiring Remotely in Tempe AZ USA

Remote or Hybrid

68-75 Hourly

Senior level

Fintech • Professional Services • Sales • Financial Services

We help people control expenses manage debt save money plan ahead and make better financial decisions.

The Role

The Principal Security Engineer will implement security solutions manage IAM oversee cloud and application security and ensure compliance with security standards.

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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Principal Security Engineer - Temporary for our Information Security team with a broad skill set encompassing security engineering identity services cloud security and application security. In this role you will be responsible for evaluating implementing evangelizing and maintaining robust security solutions to protect our organization's information assets across various platforms and environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the confidentiality integrity and availability of our systems and data.
This is a temporary role for approximately six months with the potential for full time.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties - This role will be focused on these key functions
This role will design validate implement and document security infrastructure and collaborate amongst Technology groups to support the internal user base and uphold InfoSec initiatives.

Security Engineering: Architect and assist with the implementation of security controls tools and technologies to protect information assets from internal and external threats. Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security into the development and deployment processes.
Identity and Access Management (IAM): Architecture of the future for Identity. Design and implement strategies for IAM solutions to manage user identities access rights and privileges across on-premises and cloud environments. Establish authentication authorization and access control mechanisms to enforce security policies effectively. Zero Trust architecture.
Cloud Security: Architect and implement security controls and best practices (SASE) for cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS Azure Google Cloud) to protect data and workloads in cloud environments. Evaluate and recommend security services and technologies to enhance cloud security posture.
Application Security: Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and ensure secure coding practices are followed. Conduct security assessments code reviews and penetration testing to identify and remediate application security vulnerabilities.
Security Standards and Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry standards frameworks and regulations related to information security (e.g. NIST ISO/IEC 27001 PCI DSS). Develop and maintain security policies standards and procedures to align with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Education: Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP CISM CEH) etc.
Experience: Minimum of 6 years of experience in information security engineering with experience in identity/authentication architecture cloud security and application security.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in designing security controls security tools needs/assessments and technologies services.
- In-depth knowledge of IAM solutions and protocols (e.g. LDAP SAML OAuth OpenID).
- Expertise with cloud security principles services and controls in major cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure GCP).
- Expertise in application security concepts tools and techniques (e.g. secure coding practices static and dynamic application security testing).
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex security challenges and develop effective solutions.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Leadership: Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and drive security controls. Be a security evangelist with the technology teams.

Preferred:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity or related field.

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Achieve well-being with:

401 (k) with employer match
Medical dental and vision with HSA and FSA options
Competitive vacation and sick time off as well as dedicated volunteer days
Access to wellness support through Employee Assistance Program physical and mental health wellness programs
Pet care discounts for your furry family members
Financial support in times of hardship with our Achieve Care Fund
A safe place to connect and a commitment to diversity and inclusion through our six employee resource groups

Salary range: $68.00 - $75.00 per hour plus benefits.
This information represents the expected salary range for this role. Should we decide to make an offer for employment we'll consider your location experience and other job-related factors.
Join Achieve change the future.
At Achieve we're changing millions of lives.
From the single parent trying to catch up on bills to the entrepreneur needing a loan for the next phase of growth you'll get to be a part of their journey to a better financial future. We're proud to have over 3000 employees in mostly hybrid and 100% remote roles across the United States with hubs in Arizona California and Texas. We are strategically growing our teams with more remote work-from-home opportunities every day to better serve our members. A career at Achieve is more than a job-it's a place where you can make a true impact have a sense of belonging establish a fulfilling career and put your well-being first.
Attention Agencies & Search Firms: We do not accept unsolicited candidate resumes or profiles. Please do not reach out to anyone within Achieve to market your services or candidates. All inquiries should be directed to Talent Acquisition only. We reserve the right to hire any candidates sent unsolicited and will not pay any fees without a contract signed by Achieve's Talent Acquisition leader.
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Company Description
Achieve is a leading digital personal finance company. We help everyday people move from struggling to thriving by providing innovative personalized financial solutions. By leveraging proprietary data and analytics our solutions are tailored for each step of our member's financial journey to include personal loans home equity loans debt consolidation financial tools and education. Every day we get to help our members move their finances forward with care compassion and empathetic touch. We put people first and treat them like humans not account numbers.
Since 2002 Achieve has grown into one of the largest private consumer fintech unicorns in the U.S. with over $40B in enrollments for our industry-leading tech-enabled debt resolution services business and over $11Bn in personal and home loans originations via our banking-as-a-service partner.

Skills Required

Minimum of 6 years of experience in information security engineering
Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP CISM CEH)
Proficiency in security controls tools and technologies
In-depth knowledge of IAM solutions and protocols
Expertise with cloud security in AWS Azure GCP
Expertise in application security concepts and tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead cross-functional teams
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

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Achieve Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength—Health coverage includes multiple medical dental and vision options and no‑cost Talkspace access via the EAP alongside life and disability coverage.
Retirement Support—A 401(k) with employer match supports long‑term savings through a defined plan structure.
Leave & Time Off Breadth—Hybrid/remote roles flexible or generous PTO paid holidays floating holidays and paid volunteer time provide varied time‑off options.

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The Company

HQ: San Mateo CA

2231 Employees

Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

Formally known as Freedom Financial Network Achieve launched in 2022 as the leading digital personal finance company helping everyday people get on and stay on the path to a better financial future. Achieve delivers personalized financial solutions for real people through intelligent technology and an empathetic human touch. From the single parent trying to buy a home to the overworked employee drowning in debt we provide innovative solutions budgeting tools and education to help them move from surviving to thriving. We put our members first by coaching them through their financial health journey to understand what’s working for them and what’s not. Our tailored approach is designed to meet everyone where they are in life because they’re more than just a credit score. Our people make the biggest difference. With more than 2200 teammates between California Arizona Florida and Texas everyone collaborates together to make an impact towards our mission; to empower everyday people to move forward on a path to a better financial future. We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can belong while giving their true authentic selves a place to shine. Whether you’re in sales member support engineering product design IT or any of our other exciting roles you’ll join a team passionate about serving our members and embracing our core values every day: Care (For everyone) Get Better (Every day) Act With Integrity (Every time) Collaborate (With everyone)

Why Work With Us

The technology we are building has real human impact to positively change the trajectory of millions of American families living with the crippling weight of consumer debt. Our growing teams are determined to get better every day through open collaboration and genuine family-like care for the whole person—engineers are never lost in the shuffle.