Full-Time

Staff Product Security Operations Engineer – Incident Response Lead

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Affirm

Affirm

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides buy now, pay later financing solutions

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$200k - $275kAnnually

+ Equity Rewards + Monthly Stipends

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Python
AWS
Splunk
Requirements
  • A seasoned Detection and Response Engineer with experience leading investigations and incidents including containment actions and forensics when needed in an engineering focused cloud heavy environment (AWS, EKS experience strongly preferred).
  • 7+ years of experience with Detection and Response engineering with a significant focus on leading incidents and crises.
  • Ability to handle high pressure, complex situations in a calm and thoughtful manner, and when needed be the voice of reason and calm across the incident group.
  • Strong ability to analyze, parse and correlate information against data from multiple sources and when needed engineer solutions to do the same.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to switch communication styles when needed between technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated experience in common Sec Ops tooling including but not limited to: Elastic, Splunk, Hive, Crowdstrike Falcon or similar.
  • Experience in creating automations to improve IR program workflows and capabilities (Python preferred)
  • Experience with developing & supporting native data ingestion and data normalization integrations.
  • Ability to lead large projects and work with cross functional stakeholders throughout the organization.
  • Ability to partner with Legal & Compliance teams for relevant incident reporting requirements across regulatory bodies.
  • Experience in building actionable threat intelligence & hunting programs is always a bonus!
  • This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Responsibilities
  • Lead security incident response efforts driving detection & response across the organization through all phases of an incident from identification to post-incident retrospective.
  • Serve as incident commander in large scale security incidents driving action oriented containment & remediation results.
  • Be the senior escalation point for the team when needed assisting with investigations and incidents (this is a very hands on role).
  • Balance both tactical & strategic thinking in high pressure situations using facts & clear communications to lead the response team to next steps.
  • Provide briefings, status updates, and advice to a variety of audiences, including technical and executive leadership teams during incidents.
  • Lead developing and maturing security incident response playbooks and processes.
  • Contribute to engineering projects which build, maintain and improve our current monitoring, detection & response programs.
  • Contribute to our detection program by creating advanced detections based on frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams across Affirm and lead key security projects.
  • Lead incident response training, road shows, and learning sessions across both engineering and non-engineering teams.

Affirm provides point-of-sale financing solutions as an alternative to traditional credit cards. Its main service is the "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) model, which allows consumers to make purchases and pay for them over time through installment plans, often without hidden fees. Affirm partners with merchants to integrate its payment solutions into both online and in-store shopping experiences, using user-friendly plugins and APIs. This integration requires minimal technical effort from merchants. Affirm generates revenue through interest and fees on the loans it offers to consumers, as well as fees from merchants who use its services. Additionally, it provides a merchant dashboard for transaction processing and marketing support, helping businesses increase conversion rates and enhance customer purchasing power. The goal of Affirm is to offer flexible payment options that benefit both consumers and merchants in the e-commerce and retail markets.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.9B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

-11%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Affirm's partnerships with major brands and events, like the Austin Marathon, enhance its visibility and consumer trust.
  • The company's IPO and subsequent market performance indicate strong investor confidence and growth potential.
  • Affirm's integration with Apple's new installment loan offerings could significantly expand its user base and market reach.

What critics are saying

  • New CFPB regulations could impose additional compliance costs and operational burdens on Affirm, affecting profitability.
  • Data breaches, such as the recent Evolve Bank incident, pose significant risks to consumer trust and data security.

What makes Affirm unique

  • Affirm's seamless integration with both online and in-store shopping experiences sets it apart from other BNPL providers who may focus solely on e-commerce.
  • The dual revenue stream from both consumer interest/fees and merchant fees provides a robust financial model, unlike competitors who may rely on a single revenue source.
  • Affirm's user-friendly plugins and APIs make it easier for merchants to adopt their payment solutions, reducing technical barriers to entry.

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Benefits

Spending wallets: Access tech, food, lifestyle, and family planning wallets for your expenses

Supportive communities: Get involved with our employee resource groups and community groups

Remote-first workforce: If your role is remote, you can set up shop anywhere in your home country

Generous time off: Take the time you need when life happens

Health benefits: Get a plan that fits your needs

Mental healthcare: Take care of your mind with great mental health programs

Parental leave: Birth and non-birth parents get 18 weeks paid leave. Plus, a 4-week return-to-work transition program, at full base pay.

Compensation: We have a simple, flexible, and transparent remote-first compensation structure so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family.

Away days: We offer 24 company-wide paid days off—which help our teams collectively pause to recharge.

Learning & development: Engage in exciting learning programs to level up your growth.