Odyssey
Founding Security Engineer
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $180k–$220k
- Mid level
- Full-time
- Remote · New York, NY
- 6+ yrs exp
- Added 2 months ago
About this role
Odyssey is seeking a Founding Security Engineer to build and own the company's security posture as they revolutionize K-12 education with Education Savings Account programs. This high-impact role requires a proactive individual to design, implement, and maintain security controls across the entire technology stack, while also leveraging AI tools to stay ahead of evolving threats. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure a secure environment for families, vendors, and employees.
What you'll do
- Identify, assess, and remediate security risks across products and infrastructure.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and drive remediation efforts.
- Evaluate security risks in AI systems and data pipelines.
- Maintain and mature Odyssey's SOC 2 Type II program.
- Design and implement security controls across the technology stack.
- Embed security seamlessly into the developer workflow.
What they're looking for
- Application Security
- Cloud Security
- DevOps
- SOC 2
- ISO 27001
- SAST/DAST/SCA
- Penetration Testing
- AI-assisted tooling
Benefits
- Generous equity
- Annual team offsite
- Work at the intersection of GovTech, EdTech, and FinTech
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Odyssey
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with SOC 2 compliance and how you've driven organizational adherence.
- How would you approach assessing and mitigating security risks within AI systems and data pipelines?