{"id":4030268,"url":"https://alion.io/job/zip-co-senior-security-engineer-i","title":"Senior Security Engineer I","company":{"id":685645,"name":"Zip Co","domain":"zipcolimited.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/zipcolimited","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":92,"open_postings":3,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.333,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":56,"computed_at":"2026-11-10T06:52:35Z"}},"role":"Security","role_family":"Security","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"stated_countries","remote_scope_basis":"posting_text","remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":["US"],"hiring_countries_total":1,"salary":{"min":122000,"max":150000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":150000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":7,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Azure","optional":false},{"name":"CI/CD","optional":false},{"name":"GCP","optional":false},{"name":"IAM","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Defender","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Defender for Cloud","optional":false},{"name":"STRIDE","optional":false},{"name":"Threat Modeling","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-10T15:20:16Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-10","last_verified_at":"2026-11-10T23:40:04Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Implement and maintain cloud-native security controls across Zip’s Azure microservices, focusing on IAM, network, and application layers\nProactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in collaboration with engineering and infrastructure teams\nRemote-first opportunity for US-based employees with the option to work in-person out of our Manhattan office.\nStart your adventure with Zip \nJoin Zip’s Engineering function and put your name to solving fascinating challenges at scale in an agile, test-driven development environment. If you value good domain-driven design and enjoy delivering quality work at pace, you’ll be a great fit with the squads responsible for building cloud-native software applications that serve millions of customers and process billions of dollars in payments. \nAs a Senior Security Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing cloud security controls that ensure the trust and reliability of our Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service. Your day to day work will span analyzing an Azure cloud-native, microservices environment for security control gaps and implementing secure configurations and solutions for network, IAM and application security. You will champion cross-functional collaboration across security and engineering teams and implement globally applicable controls wherever possible. \nYou’ll work across teams-security, engineering, infrastructure, and data-to assess risks, implement AI-specific security controls, automate secure deployment pipelines, and guide the secure adoption of new AI tools and services.\nInteresting problems you’ll get to solve\nDesign, implement, and maintain security controls across Azure and GCP cloud infrastructure, microservices, IAM, network, and application environments.\nLeverage AI-powered tools and automation to improve vulnerability detection, risk prioritization, threat analysis, and remediation.\nAutomate manual security processes and build scalable, AI-assisted security workflows.\nCollaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to proactively identify security gaps, implement solutions, and drive risk reduction.\nSecure the adoption of AI tools and services by evaluating emerging risks and implementing appropriate safeguards.\nMonitor, triage, and remediate vulnerabilities identified through automated security scans and assessments.\nEmbed security into CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and engineering workflows through secure-by-default practices.\nContinuously improve security capabilities through emerging technologies, intelligent automation, and modern engineering practices.\nWhat you’ll bring to the team \nBS or MS in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field; additional credentials in cloud security, offensive security, or risk management are highly valued\nSecurity certifications strongly preferred, such as CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, GIAC, or AZ-500\n 7+ years of experience in security engineering or cloud infrastructure security, ideally in regulated or high-trust environments (e.g., fintech, healthcare, critical infrastructure)\n Hands-on experience with Azure-native security controls (e.g., Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Policy, Sentinel), container security, secrets management, and SSO/IAM integrations\nProven ability to work across disciplines and influence without authority, comfortable interfacing with Engineering, Legal, Product, and Audit functions\n Deep familiarity with threat modeling, security architecture, and risk analysis methodologies (e.g., STRIDE, MITRE ATT&CK)\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate complex risks in business terms and influence decision-making\nDemonstrated use of AI to improve security workflows; you don’t just use security tools, you build smarter ways to manage risk\nWhat you’ll get in return\nZip is a place where you’ll get out what you put in. The newness of our sector means we need to move at pace and embrace change, and our promise to you when you join the team is that you’ll feel empowered and trusted to make big things happen quickly. \nWe want you to feel welcome and as though you have the support to be yourself, and care for yourself at work. Because it’s important to us that you make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, and be surrounded by smart, friendly people and leaders that have your back.\nWe think these are just some of the best things about being a Zipster. We will also offer you:\nFlexible working culture\nIncentive programs\nUnlimited PTO\nGenerous paid parental leave\nLeading family support policies\nCompany-sponsored 401k match\nLearning and wellness subscription stipend\nBeautiful Union Square office with a casual dress code\nIndustry-leading, employer-sponsored insurance for you and your dependents, with several 100% Zip-covered choices available\nZip is committed to a straightforward and transparent pay structure. The actual base salary will be determined by various individualized factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, location, internal equity, as well as other objective business considerations.\nThe annual base Pay Range for this position is $122,000-$150,000 This range reflects our US national compensation band (USN). Additional premium percentages may apply based on our tiered premium strategy.\nSubject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or commission awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. \n*Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.\nIf hired, employees will be in an 'at-will position' and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.\nBe a part of a team that reflects the diversity of our customers\nWe pride ourselves on being a workplace that provides equal opportunities to people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, veteran status, and everything else that makes you unique.\nEqually, we’re committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive. Please let us know If there are any adjustments that need to be made to ensure you have a fair and equitable experience.\nAnd finally…get to know us\nZip Co Limited (ASX: ZIP) is a digital financial services company, offering innovative, people-centered products. Operating in two core markets - Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) and the US, Zip offers access to point-of-sale credit and digital payment services, connecting millions of customers with its global network of tens of thousands of merchants. We’re proud to be a values-led business and our values - Customer First, Own it, Stronger Together and Change the Game - guide us in everything we do.\nI acknowledge by clicking \"Submit Application\", that the information provided is true and correct. I also understand that any willful dishonesty may render for refusal of this application or immediate termination of employment. By providing your information, you acknowledge that you have read our Zip Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice and authorize Zip to process your data subject to those terms. 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