Information Security Engineer

What We Do: 

Brightwell is a pioneering payments company dedicated to providing innovative solutions and technology for global money transfers while navigating the intricate landscape of regulatory requirements. Through strategic partnerships and technological advancements, Brightwell facilitates cross-border payments, offering a range of options including bank transfers, mobile wallets, and cash transactions, empowering businesses and individuals to seamlessly manage and move money worldwide. 

Who We Need: 

We’re searching for an Information Security Engineer who will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the security infrastructure, controls, and processes at Brightwell. In this role you will ensure that our systems and data remain secure while enabling innovation and growth. You’ll work closely with Engineering, Compliance, and DevOps to identify threats, manage vulnerabilities, and maintain compliance with industry standards. 

** This is a HYBRID position based in Atlanta, GA . Candidates will be expected in the office a minimum of two days per week. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Design, implement, and monitor security controls to protect company data, infrastructure, and customer information. 
• Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and remediation tracking. 
• Manage and optimize security tools such as firewalls and endpoint protection. 
• Support incident detection, investigation, and response activities, including root cause analysis and post-incident reviews. 
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards aligned with regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS). 
• Partner with DevOps and engineering teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines. 
• Lead risk assessments and security audits, ensuring documentation and evidence meet industry and regulatory requirements. 
• Evaluate and onboard new security technologies to strengthen the organization’s defensive capabilities. 
• Provide security training and guidance to internal teams to promote a strong security culture. 

As an Information Security Engineer, you have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field. 
• 5+ years of experience in information security, preferably in a financial services environment. 
• Experience leading SOC2 and PCI audits. 
• Strong understanding of network, application, and cloud security principles. 
• Hands on experience with incident reporting, threat hunting, and forensic analysis. 
• Outstanding attention to detail. 
• Ability to communicate with business users, technology leaders, and end users. 

What We’re Offering in Return 

• Empowered Work: Own your work and grow your career with real autonomy.  
• Flex Friendly Culture: Enjoy flexibility with support for remote work and periodic team meetups.  
• Startup Energy, Global Impact: Join a passionate team building mission-critical tools for people around the world.  
• Great Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), paid parental leave, PTO, and more.  
• Supportive Environment: Thrive in a collaborative, inclusive workplace that values innovation and continuous learning. 

Brightwell is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to employing a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.