Description:

Prepared is seeking an Information Security Engineer to establish their Information Security function.
The role involves building and managing security programs to safeguard customer information, protect internal systems, and ensure compliance as the company scales.
The engineer will partner with platform engineers and product teams to integrate security into every stage of development.
Key responsibilities include leading compliance and risk management, managing SOC2 compliance, handling customer security questionnaires, and developing a risk management framework.
The engineer will assess vulnerabilities identified via SAST/DAST tools, work with engineering teams on mitigation, and drive security best practices.
Responsibilities also include implementing automated security scans, coordinating penetration tests, and ensuring security best practices across AWS, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines.
The engineer will partner with external auditors and compliance vendors to maintain certifications and improve security postures.

Requirements:

Candidates must have 6+ years of experience in InfoSec, AppSec, or Security Engineering with a focus on compliance, risk management, and vulnerability remediation.
Hands-on experience with SOC2 compliance, security audits, and governance tools such as Vanta, SecureFrame, and Drata is required.
A deep understanding of SAST and DAST security tools and the ability to triage vulnerabilities is essential.
Candidates should have a strong grasp of cloud security best practices, particularly with AWS and GitHub security events.
The ability to collaborate cross-functionally, educate engineers on security, and establish security processes from scratch is necessary.
A proactive, automation-first mindset is important, with a focus on streamlining security workflows and reducing manual overhead.
Experience in heavily regulated industries such as FinTech, HealthTech, or GovTech is a bonus.

The position offers a remote-first culture, allowing for flexible work arrangements.
A competitive salary range of $200,000 - $220,000 per year, along with company equity, is provided.
Employees are eligible for a 401k plan and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is available for employees.
Free membership to One Medical is included as a benefit.
The company offers flexible paid time off plus 12 U.S. holidays.
Employees receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
A WeWork membership is provided for all employees.
Annual company offsite events are part of the benefits package.