Senior Application Security Automation Engineer

March 14

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Upstart

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Upstart is a leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. As we transitioned to being a public company, we’re now poised to leverage our domain expertise and revolutionize every aspect of lending and credit risk evaluation. We’ve recently expanded our offerings to include automobile refinancing and we plan to take on more verticals as the business grows.

Personal Loans • FinTech • Marketplace Lending • Artificial intelligence • Finance

1001 - 5000 employees

📋 Description

• About Upstart • Upstart is a leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. • Upstart is a digital-first company, which means that most Upstarters live and work anywhere in the United States. • Most Upstarters join us because they connect with our mission of enabling access to effortless credit based on true risk. • We’re looking for a Senior Application Security Automation Engineer to join our growing Information Security team. • Your primary function will be to work with Upstart’s engineering and product management teams to ensure that our product platform is secure, safe and reliable. • You’ll have the latitude to touch every aspect of our security strategies, with the opportunity to specialize as the team grows. • As one of the key resources on the Security team, you will have significant influence over the design of Upstart's Security program. • How you’ll make an impact:

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum requirements: • 3+ years of experience in a security engineering or security operations role • An IT/CS degree or equivalent knowledge • Experience reviewing and contributing code in Java, Python or Ruby • Knowledge of industry standard authentication and authorization protocols (TLS, SAML, etc) • Previous usage or knowledge of SAST/DAST and vulnerability scanners • Understanding of Full Stack Development, SDLC, and CI/CD pipelines • Understanding of network stack and common protocols • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with highly technical teams • Preferred qualifications: • 7+ years of experience in a high-security environment • MS degree or equivalent knowledge • Certification in IT or cybersecurity (e.g. CISSP, CISM, GSLC, OSCE) • Experience conducting infrastructure security audits, penetration tests, and periodic access reviews to applications and infrastructure • AWS, K8s and CI/CD pipeline experience • Contributions to the security industry (e.g. Whitepaper, OSS projects, Patents)

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive Compensation (base + bonus & equity) • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart • 401(k) with 100% company match up to $4,500 and immediate vesting and after-tax savings • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Life and disability insurance • Generous holiday, vacation, sick and safety leave • Supportive parental, family care, and military leave programs • Annual wellness, technology & ergonomic reimbursement programs • Social activities including team events and onsites, all-company updates, employee resource groups (ERGs), and other interest groups such as book clubs, fitness, investing, and volunteering • Catered lunches + snacks & drinks when working in offices