Security Analyst

Lead is a fintech building banking infrastructure for embedded financial products and services. We operate an FDIC-insured bank headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Additionally, we have offices in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, and New York City, where our technical, product, design, and legal teams operate.

We are built for a constantly evolving financial landscape, where new ventures and technological advancements emerge daily. Guided by a team of entrepreneurs and technologists with decades of experience navigating intricate banking and payments regulations, Lead blends regulatory and technological expertise to help our fintech partners scale their operations with compliance and creativity.

Simply put, Lead offers the essential attributes that every fintech seeks in a partner bank. First, unparalleled technical expertise from a distinguished team of developers with an extensive understanding of the banking and payments systems. Second, oversight expertise, automated compliance systems, and bespoke program management to navigate the ever-shifting regulatory landscape. Finally, a commitment to transparency and operational rigor to ensure everyone’s money does what it’s supposed to do. 

Role Description: As a Security Analyst, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our organization's cybersecurity posture. You will assist in the execution of various security initiatives and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to implement effective security measures. A security analyst's primary duties will be to detect and respond to threats facing the Bank and continually improve our security posture. 

• Assist in monitoring and analyzing security events and incidents to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct regular security assessments, tests and audits to ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support developing and implementing security controls and measures to protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyberattacks.
• Administer and maintain security operations systems and tools to detect and respond to cyber threats.
• Participate in incident response activities, including detection, investigation, containment, and resolution of security incidents.
• Collaborate with security, IT, engineering, and other internal and external teams to address security issues and implement best security practices.
• Assist in developing and documenting security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Stay current with emerging threats and industry trends in cybersecurity to continuously improve security strategies and defenses.
• Support security awareness and training programs for employees to enhance cybersecurity awareness and adherence to security policies.

• 4+ years experience in cybersecurity or information security roles, with knowledge of security principles, practices, and technologies.
• Professional certifications from GIAC, AWS Certified Security, ISC2, offensive security.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze security incidents and implement effective solutions.
• Knowledge of potential attack vectors and the ability to develop appropriate defense measures.
• Proficiency in one or more general-purpose programming languages such as Python, Ruby, Go, or Rust.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Be action-oriented, with strong analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Thrive working in a fluid environment with high autonomy

• At Lead, we design our benefits to support company culture and principles, to foster an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to create the conditions for our team to give their best in both work and life
• Competitive compensation based on experience, geographic location, and role
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k Matching, and other wellness benefits, including FSA, HSA and HRA
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible vacation policy, including PTO and paid holidays
• A fun and challenging team environment in a dynamic industry with ample opportunities for career growth 

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

**Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on geographical market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Zone 1: $140,000 - $175,000 (NYC)