Information Security Engineer II

Candescent is a forward-thinking technology company transforming how financial institutions deliver Intelligent Banking experiences. We unite digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions that power and connect digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions—creating seamless engagement across digital, remote, and in-person channels.

Our Experience-Led, Intelligence-Driven approach combines human-centered design with data, automation, and cloud-based innovation. Built on an API-first architecture, our extensible ecosystem enables institutions to adapt quickly, integrate easily, and unlock new opportunities for growth—turning every customer interaction into a moment of clarity, confidence, and connection.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Monitor and analyze malicious activity trends across online solutions and transactional systems.
• Respond promptly to new and emerging threats, ensuring timely remediation of risks and attacks.
• Maintain and optimize integrations between third-party security tools.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures and support business objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong interest in and understanding of fintech fraud trends and evolving threat landscapes.
• High analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (preferably Splunk).
• Familiarity with WAF technologies (Cloudflare, Akamai, or similar).
• Ability to create queries using SQL or other database query languages.
• Awareness of regulatory and compliance requirements related to fraud prevention.
• Excellent English proficiency with strong communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Preferred Distinctions

• Prior experience in fintech information security.
• Understanding of data pipeline implementation in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or similar.

Statement to Third Party Agencies
To ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.