VP of Security Engineering

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Join the Ocrolus rocket ship!


Ocrolus is a fintech infrastructure company that transforms documents into actionable data with over 99% accuracy. Designed to streamline document-driven workflows and automate high-stakes financial decisions, Ocrolus is trusted by leading fintechs like SoFi, LendingClub, Cross River Bank, BlueVine, Enova, and Plaid, to name a few. Powered by Artificial Intelligence and a unique human-in-the-loop data validation process, Ocrolus plugs directly into customer workflows via API, eliminating the need for manual data work. Ocrolus has raised over $50 million in venture capital, backed by Oak HC/FT, FinTech Collective, Bullpen Capital, and QED Investors, among others. 


We pride ourselves on being a dynamic, diverse team, unified by shared values of Ownership, Optimism, Objectivity, Humility, Urgency, and Appreciation. We love what we do and the people we do it with, which is why we invite our team to bring their full selves to work every day.


We’re looking for a VP of Security Engineering to build out and mature the Information Security Program at a rapidly growing FinTech startup. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of industry best practices as well as modern technology solutions, and will be a proactive hands-on leader who will collaborate with the rest of the organization to help Ocrolus manage cybersecurity risk. We need someone with a strong and successful track record of solving hard problems using out-of-the-box thinking and leveraging modern technologies and solutions to support the program. This candidate will also present us in all client contexts around Security and promotion to full CISO status is available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, develop, and retain a talented group of information security professionals for our security engineering function.
  • Design and implement best-in-class scalable security solutions in close collaboration with the Engineering organization
  • Promote secure design of systems and infrastructure in line with industry standards and best practices (including OWASP, CIS) including application of secure coding practices across the engineering organization, overseeing security reviews of new features, leveraging industry tooling to automate and improve the security review
  • Continue to evolve the vulnerability management program, monitor systems for vulnerabilities and address them based on criticality
  • Monitor and respond to threats and potential security incidents
  • Mature the Information Security Program to align with industry best practices, standards and guidance related to cybersecurity such as NIST (including CSF, 800-53), ISO 270xx, AICPA SOC 2

Requirements

  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in the network/security engineering and/or security areas with at least 7 years of direct people management experience.
  • Practical experience designing and implementing cloud security solutions within an AWS environment
  • Practical knowledge of secure coding practices (including OWASP, CIS) 
  • Hands on experience provisioning, configuring and securing systems and applications
  • Demonstrated expertise and experience with advanced and 0-day threats, intrusions, malware infection, packet analysis
  • Experience in Financial Services, FinTech or similar highly regulated industry a plus
  • Proven experience implementing an Information Security Program aligned with NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, ISO 270xx, AICPA SOC 2 (NIST and ISO listed at a minimum)
  • Proven strong communication skills

Extra Credit

  • Certifications in CISSP, CCSP, CCIE-Security, or CEH highly desirable
  • Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices
  • Demonstrated thought leadership in the global Cyber Security community through talks, panel participation, blogs, podcasts etc.

Our employees are incredible individuals - that’s the only kind we hire - and we’re committed to their well-being and supporting their efforts to become the best they can be, both at work and in life. This includes offering flexible working hours, unlimited PTO, Summer Fridays, an inclusive work environment (D&I Council), and wellness reimbursement for physical and mental well-being. 


We’re growing rapidly and were recently named #1 Fastest-Growing Fintech Company on the Inc. 5000, and #1 Fastest-Growing Software Company in NY in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500. If you have ever wanted to jump on a rocket ship as it’s taking off, now is your chance!


Ocrolus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


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Location

Ocrolus is in the heart of New York City’s Financial District, occupying an ultra-modern space with a stand-out view across the Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty. We also have satellite offices around India in Gurgaon, Jaipur, and Noida.

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