Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer
Description For Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer
Imprint, a venture-backed next-generation co-branded credit card company, is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer to join their growing FinTech organization. This role is crucial in shaping the future of payments and card technology, focusing on protecting infrastructure, applications, and data from threats while enabling rapid innovation.
The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in either New York, San Francisco, or Seattle, requiring 2-3 days per week in the office. With a competitive salary range of $170K-$220K, this role comes with comprehensive benefits including equity, full healthcare coverage, and generous parental leave.
As a Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer, you'll be responsible for safeguarding cloud platforms, networks, and systems, with a strong emphasis on AWS environments. Key responsibilities include managing cloud security configurations, implementing Infrastructure-as-Code practices, and maintaining various security systems including firewalls, WAFs, and intrusion detection systems.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, with deep knowledge in infrastructure and cloud security, particularly AWS. Strong technical skills in Python, Kubernetes, and system hardening are essential, along with experience in compliance frameworks like PCI DSS and SOC 2.
Imprint offers an inclusive work environment backed by major investors like Khosla Ventures and Kleiner Perkins. The company partners with prominent brands such as H-E-B, Turkish Airlines, and Brooks Brothers. This role provides an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while building secure, scalable systems in the dynamic FinTech space.
The position combines technical challenges with strategic thinking, requiring someone who can both implement security solutions and communicate effectively with stakeholders. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, while working on products that directly impact the future of payment systems.
Responsibilities For Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer
- Manage configurations, encryption, and access controls in AWS
- Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) best practices
- Configure and maintain firewalls, WAF, HIDS, NIDS/NIPS, and VPNs
- Design architecture incorporating network segmentation and zero-trust principles
- Apply hardening strategies for Kubernetes clusters and containerized environments
- Integrate data leakage prevention controls
- Lead vulnerability scanning processes
- Collaborate with Infrastructure and DevOps teams
- Develop incident response playbooks
- Monitor systems and investigate security events
- Develop automation scripts
- Evaluate and deploy AI-powered security solutions
- Conduct security training
- Collaborate with risk, fraud, and compliance teams
Requirements For Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer
- 5+ years in cybersecurity roles
- Hands-on background with firewalls, WAFs, HIDS/NIDS, VPNs, and SIEM solutions
- Proficient in system hardening for Kubernetes, operating systems, and containers
- Knowledge of cryptography
- Strong automation and tooling skills (Python, Bash)
- Clear and effective communicator
- Collaborative approach to problem-solving
Benefits For Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer
- Competitive compensation and equity packages
- Leading configured work computers of choice
- Flexible paid time off
- Fully covered, high-quality healthcare including dependent coverage
- Access to One Medical and FSA option
- 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregiver, 8 weeks for all new parents
- Flexible hybrid work arrangement
- Access to industry-leading technology
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