Cyber Security Engineer - Team Lead

Purpose:

• The Cyber Security Engineer – Team Lead, is a first line operational role primarily responsible for monitoring, administering, and implementing cybersecurity tools. This role will investigate and respond to potential threats, working with Information Security and Information Technology Teams. This role will be involved with evaluating and recommending security tools and controls for FinWise Bank systems and software.

Tasks:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 2–4 security engineers and analysts, conduct performance reviews and career development planning.
• Manage firewall rule sets, IDS/IPS configurations, SIEM tuning, and cloud-native security tooling (e.g., Defender for Cloud, AWS Security Hub).
• Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities across infrastructure, applications, and internal systems.
• Monitor security tooling (SIEM, EDR, cloud-native alerts) and investigate potential threats and incidents.
• Conduct security reviews for new systems and features before they ship.
• Evaluate and improve security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Support compliance efforts through documentation and control testing.
• Contribute to security policies, runbooks, and awareness training.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle.
• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud (Azure/AWS) and on-premises infrastructure, including network segmentation, IAM, and endpoint protection.
• Oversee vulnerability management lifecycle: scanning, prioritization, remediation tracking, and reporting to senior leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 5 years of experience in security engineering, security operations, or a closely related role.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, authentication protocols, and common attack patterns.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms and log analysis.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools and remediation workflows.
• Proficiency in scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) for security operations and tooling.
• Solid understanding of network security architecture: firewalls, VPNs, DNS/DHCP, zero-trust principles, and micro-segmentation.
• Experience with identity governance platforms (Active Directory, Entra ID / Azure AD, Okta).
• Strong written and verbal communication — you can explain risk clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Education / Experience / License:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Preferred Education /Experience / License:

• BA/BS or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years’ experience within the banking or financial services industry.
• CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional.
• CCSP – Certified Cloud Security Professional.
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty or Microsoft SC-200/AZ-500.
• GIAC GCIH, GCIA, or GPEN (Security Operations / Penetration Testing.

Minimum Essential Requirements:

• Sit or stand at a computer for long periods of time and look at a computer screen for several hours a day.
• Work at an assigned FinWise office location.
• Communicate with others in person, on the phone, virtual meeting, and email.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Lift 20 lbs.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Work overtime as assigned.
• Travel overnight as required.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Driving during workday.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Background checks are required on all bank employees due to the accessibility of Personally Identifiable Private Information.

AAP/EEO Statement

FinWise is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, or disability status.

FinWise provides reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of individuals in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or if you need special accommodations to complete the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (801) 545 - 6041.

Qualified applicants with criminal history and conviction records will be considered in accordance with legal requirements.