About the CompanyValon is building the AI-native operating system for regulated finance, starting with mortgage servicing.We're a Series C company backed by a16z, transforming industries that others have written off as too complex to innovate.Rather than build on top of broken legacy systems, we took a different approach: we built and operate our own mortgage servicing business managing $110+ billion in loans. This wasn't the end goal, it was how we deeply understood the complexity needed to build software that actually works in regulated industries.The results speak for themselves. We've transformed mortgage servicing from a 0% margin business into 60%+ margins while dramatically improving customer experience. Major enterprise contracts are now deploying across the industry.ValonOS is our unified platform that makes every process structured and programmable and it is perfectly positioned for the AI era. When everything flows through one system with rich data, AI agents don't just automate tasks, they continuously improve entire operations. Mortgage servicing is just the beginning of our vision to transform regulated industries and beyond.Security at ValonOur customers entrust us with some of their most sensitive and personal financial information, and it is the ultimate mission of Valon’s Security team to ensure we have sound programs, processes, and automation in place to safeguard our customers’ data. The Security team protects the infrastructure and data for processing billions of dollars of mortgage loans.In addition to protecting Valon’s internal systems, the Security team partners closely with Product and Engineering to design and deliver secure, scalable, and trustworthy capabilities for ValonOS. We work cross-functionally across all teams at Valon to enable security throughout the organization. We engage with external security auditors, pentesting firms, and partners to continuously evaluate Valon’s security posture.Valon offices are located in New York City and San Francisco, but we fully support remote work!About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Security Operations Engineer to join our growing team! As a key security member at Valon, you will help scale and strengthen enterprise security operations, protecting our systems, networks, and data as the company continues to grow.This position requires a deep understanding of security technologies, threat detection and response, risk assessment, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, Engineering, and Business partners. You will help ensure security is embedded across our environment and that we continue to safeguard our most critical assets and maintain the trust of our customers and stakeholders.ResponsibilitiesManage and optimize security tools such as email security, DLP, SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, threat intelligence platforms, and other toolingDesign and implement AI-enabled workflows to scale enterprise security and threat operationsMonitor and manage security alerts and incidents, analyze data, and respond to security eventsConduct in-depth analysis of security events and vulnerabilities to identify root causes and recommend corrective actionsAssist in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities including remediating security vulnerabilitiesCollaborate with other teams to ensure the effective integration of security controls across the organization including IT infrastructure and applicationsDevelop, implement, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and dataSupport operational activities including security reviews, vendor security, issue remediation, security awareness and training, and other processesSupport audit and compliance activities for various security domainsIdeal BackgroundProven experience in a security analyst, engineer or related role, with a focus on enterprise / IT security, threat detection and response, vulnerability management, and/or risk assessmentsIn-depth knowledge and implementation of security technologies, including email security platforms, DLP, IDS/IPS, EDR, SIEM/SOAR, CASB, firewalls, vulnerability management tools, threat intelligence platforms or relatedStrong understanding of networking protocols, system administration, infrastructure security or related domainsExperience with cloud security and environments (GCP, AWS)Demonstrated experience leveraging AI and automation to improve the efficiency and scalability of enterprise security operations and threat management.Ability to work autonomously, lead projects, and navigate complex effortsAbility to foster strong relationships and partner with stakeholders to drive resultsExcellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholdersApplied knowledge with industry security and compliance frameworks (OWASP, NIST, CIS, SOC 2/ISO 27001 concepts)Experience or exposure to startup environments is a plusMinimum QualificationsMinimum of 5 years as a security engineer or similar with relevant responsibilities and backgroundBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Technology, or a related fieldRelevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC, CEH or similar)Knowledge of cloud environmentsExperience with security technologies (SIEM/SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, vulnerability tools or similar)BenefitsBase Compensation Band: $180K - 230K. Base salary offered is determined by a number of factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skillsThis Base Compensation pay range applies to our New York City located staff and may differ according to location.Compensation: Competitive salary with a meaningful stake in the company via equity, and 401k planHealth & well-being: We’ll invest in your physical and mental well-being with comprehensive medical, dental, & vision benefitsCommuter benefits: We offer pre-tax deductions for public transportation, rideshare services, and parking expenses to make your commute more affordable and convenientGrow together: Company wide orientation for you to successfully onboard and other learning & development opportunities including regular review cycles that feature 360 degree feedbackPlay together: Quarterly budgets for team and company outings. Use it for team swag, cooking classes, or team dinners!Generous time off: Flexible paid time off, sick days, and 11 company holidaysBaby bonding time!: 12 weeks off for both birthing and non-birthing parents - fully paid so you can focus your energy on your newest additionThroughout the interview process, please remember that emails will only be from valon.com email addresses. We will never ask for any personally identifiable information during the interview process itself. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any requests to verify the authenticity of an outreach.Valon is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Valon makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.