Security Engineer at Mercury

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AI, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Strong knowledge of security principles, tools, and best practices
Experience with SIEMs, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and vulnerability scanning
Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Solid understanding of encryption, authentication, and authorization systems
Proven track record of securing distributed, high-scale environments
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Ability to balance security rigor with business speed in a hyper-growth environment

Responsibilities

Designing and implementing security controls across infrastructure, applications, and networks
Monitoring for vulnerabilities, threats, and suspicious activity
Performing penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and incident response
Embedding security practices into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows
Ensuring compliance with frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR
Partnering with engineers to ensure security is a first-class part of system design
Researching emerging threats and implementing countermeasures proactively

Skills

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Vulnerability Scanning

AWS

GCP

Azure

Penetration Testing

Vulnerability Assessments

Incident Response

CI/CD

SOC 2

ISO 27001

GDPR

Mercury

Banking services for startups and founders

About Mercury

Mercury provides banking services specifically designed for startups, regardless of their size or stage of development. Their offerings include free checking and savings accounts, debit and credit cards, and options for domestic and international wire transfers, as well as treasury and venture debt services. The platform is user-friendly, allowing founders to manage their finances with ease. What sets Mercury apart from traditional banks is its focus on the startup community, offering programs that connect founders with valuable resources and advice to help them succeed. The goal of Mercury is to empower startups by providing them with the financial tools and support they need to grow and thrive.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$146.8MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees