Lead Security Engineer

November 21

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Fighting for the underdog – We started Dave for one reason: banks weren’t built for people like us, and we knew we deserved better.Like David slaying Goliath, we set out to take on banks and their predatory ways. Our first fight? Making overdraft fees a thing of the past by spotting members the money they needed, without charging them $38. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do.Since then, we’ve continued to bring our members the products traditional banks won't: $500 advances, fee-free goal tracking, and simple ways to find Side Hustles when you’re behind on your budget. We’ve grown a lot since we started, but one thing has never changed: We’re building products that level the financial playing field.

201 - 500 employees

📋 Description

• Lead DFIR at Dave. Own the vision and execution for digital forensics and incident response across cloud, endpoint, and SaaS. • Build what matters. Establish core forensics workflows, evolve our SIEM, and mature our ability to respond—not just react. • Scale detection. Own detection off of CrowdStrike, tune Chronicle outputs, and build noise-resistant alert handling. • Drive coverage. Partner on Upwinds CDR deployments, increasing breadth and depth of coverage across infra and SaaS. • Automate and teach. Write tooling (Python, Terraform) that outlasts incidents—and empower others to respond, even without deep DFIR background. • Triage, clarified. Lead efforts to define what clarity looks like when incidents hit—so response is calm, fast, and confident.

🎯 Requirements

• 6+ years in DFIR, detection engineering, or incident response roles • Strong hands-on experience with cloud-first environments (GCP preferred) • Proficiency with EDR (e.g., CrowdStrike), SIEM (e.g., Chronicle), and CDR tooling (e.g., Upwinds) • Python and Terraform fluency for automation and deployment • A clear communicator under pressure—able to drive calm, cross-functional collaboration • A mindset that security should accelerate, not hinder, the business • Bonus points for experience building DFIR programs in-house • Certifications like GCIH, GCFA • Familiarity with SaaS and endpoint hardening • Prior work in remote-first security teams

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunity to tackle tough challenges, learn and grow from fellow top talent, and help millions of people reach their personal financial goals • Flexible hours and virtual first work culture with a home office stipend • Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans • Generous paid parental and caregiver leave • 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions • Financial advisor and financial wellness support • Flexible PTO and generous company holidays, including Juneteenth and Winter Break • All-company in-person events once or twice a year and virtual events throughout to connect with your team members and leadership team