[Remote] Security Architect at Earnest

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cybersecurity, Financial Technology, Education TechnologyIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AWSApplication SecurityNISTCISThreat HuntingIncident ResponseContainersMicroservicesIdentity & Access ManagementCode ReviewSecurity Policy Frameworks

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Security Architect position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote role, or does it require office presence?

This is a hybrid role in the San Francisco Bay Area, requiring monthly travel to the Oakland office.

What are the key required skills and experience for this role?

Candidates need 10+ years in security, 5+ years with AWS, 5+ years in application security with functional or imperative languages, experience with security policy frameworks like NIST or CIS, and skills in code review, threat hunting, containers/microservices, and identity & access management.

What is the company culture like at Earnest?

Earnest is dedicated to making higher education accessible and affordable, offering tools to manage student debt and financial futures, with a focus on contributing to a secure development environment and guiding the team on security best practices.

What makes a strong candidate for this Security Architect role?

Strong candidates have 10+ years of security experience including AWS and application security, plus preferred qualifications like CISSP certification, SOX compliance experience, proficiency in NodeJS/Python/Go, Terraform/Ansible, and software development background.

Earnest

Provides low-interest student and personal loans

About Earnest

Earnest provides financial services focused on student loan refinancing, private student loans, and personal loans. The company uses advanced data analysis and underwriting software to assess each client's financial situation, allowing them to offer low-interest rates tailored to individual needs. Clients can select flexible repayment plans that suit their financial circumstances, making it easier to manage their debt. Unlike many competitors, Earnest continuously adjusts its rates based on market conditions to remain competitive. The goal of Earnest is to help financially responsible individuals effectively manage their educational and personal debt.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$123.5MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees