Senior Security Engineer - Platform Engineering at Forter

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

E-commerce, CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

5-6+ years of experience in the relevant fields
3+ years experience in a security-focused role
3+ years working with high-availability production systems in public cloud environments (AWS / GC)

Responsibilities

Own and innovate the security strategy for Forter’s customer-facing APIs, ensuring high availability while mitigating evolving threats
Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security best practices early, balancing protection with development velocity
Perform risk assessments and negotiate with other teams on where to invest effort
Design, build, promote, and maintain security infrastructure and tools used by all of Forter's engineering teams
Mentor and build relationships with “Security Champions” in Engineering to design and build secure applications

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Cloud SecurityIAMSecret ManagementNetwork InfrastructureSecurity MonitoringAutomationThreat AnalysisAPI SecuritySecurity ControlsDesign Review

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position.

What is the salary for this Senior Security Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience is required for this role?

Candidates need 5-6+ years of experience in relevant fields, 3+ years in a security-focused role, and 3+ years working with high-availability production systems in public cloud environments like AWS or GCP.

What is the team like for this security engineering role?

The team consists of experienced security practitioners and hands-on engineers managing complex cloud applications and infrastructure with petabytes of sensitive data. They work closely with every engineering team, enabling new products while maintaining excellent relationships across R&D, Legal, InfoSec, and C-level management.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Security Engineer position?

A strong candidate has 5-6+ years of relevant experience including 3+ years in security roles and public cloud environments, plus the ability to own security strategy, collaborate across teams, and mentor security champions while balancing security with development velocity.

Forter

Fraud prevention and identity protection services

About Forter

Forter provides a range of services designed to protect online businesses from fraud and abuse. Its offerings include identity protection to prevent unauthorized access and fraudulent purchases, fraud management that allows businesses to make instant decisions to stop fraudsters, and abuse prevention to identify unauthorized resellers and coupon abusers. Additionally, Forter focuses on payment optimization to enhance trust with banks and improve transaction conversion rates while ensuring compliance with European regulations like PSD2. The company also automates chargeback recovery to help businesses dispute and win claims. Unlike many competitors, Forter operates on a B2B model, charging businesses based on their size and transaction volume, and aims to enhance revenue protection and customer experience for online retailers.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$513.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_FCompany Stage

Cybersecurity, Financial ServicesIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Home Office Stipend

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Rising BNPL services complicate fraud detection and increase payment default risks.

Increased returns fraud challenges Forter's fraud prevention systems.

Shift to social media shopping introduces new fraud vectors for Forter to address.

Differentiation

Forter offers real-time, automated fraud prevention solutions for online merchants.

The company focuses on consumer-centric fraud prevention, enhancing customer experience and growth.

Forter's services include identity protection, fraud management, and payment optimization.

Upsides

Forter's AI enhancements improve decision capabilities, boosting fraud prevention effectiveness.

Partnerships with Shopify, Salesforce, and PwC enhance Forter's competitive positioning.

Integration with Gr4vy streamlines payments and mitigates risks for enterprise merchants.

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