IT Security Engineer II (Contract)

Reposted Yesterday
3 Locations
Hybrid
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software
The First Accounting Transformation Platform Powered by AI Agent
The Role
Responsible for designing and implementing IT security solutions, auditing security measures, managing vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance across corporate environments.
Summary Generated by Built In

We’re looking for a Security Engineer who will be a key member of the IT Operations team, providing assistance in designing, engineering, and deploying security solutions throughout our corporate environment. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across multiple departments, acting as a subject matter expert. You’ll ensure that high-impact projects are implemented with security best practices and multiple compliance frameworks in mind.

*Visa sponsorship is NOT available at this time* 

*Please note this will be a W2 contract role through a 3rd party employer 

 

What You'll Do

  • Work in partnership with other FloQast IT teams to design, implement, and maintain corporate IT security systems

  • Assist with third-party vendor and contractor security reviews

  • Audit 3rd party SaaS systems for security best practices and lead remediation efforts

  • Regularly triage security events with our Managed Detection & Response (MDR) partner

  • Assist with the analysis of security events & incidents, including investigating and escalating issues and participating in security event escalations

  • Maintaining existing compliance attestations and participating in risk assessment exercises

  • Assist with vulnerability management efforts, ensuring issues are triaged, prioritized, and remediated according to defined SLA’s

  • Assist with maintaining and securing internal corporate endpoints (macOS and Windows)

  • Assist with administering our endpoint management platform for enterprise-wide monitoring and dashboarding

  • Participate in IT Sprint cadence for project and initiative tracking

  • Assist with security awareness and training programs 

  • Stay abreast of new and emerging security technologies and paradigms 


What You'll Bring

  • 4 - 6 years as a Security Engineer or IT security professional

  • Proficiency in writing custom scripts & queries to drive technical decisions and ensure repeatable, auditable configuration changes

  • Experience balancing commercial objectives and initiatives with security and compliance obligations

  • Foundational understanding of network and application fundamentals and best practices, e.g., HTTP/S, DNS, VPN, Load Balancing, SAML, OAuth, and other modern cloud/SaaS protocols

  • Experience with cloud environments AWS, GCP, Okta, or Azure/Entra ID (AWS preferred)

  • Experience enforcing security policies across macOS and Windows endpoints

  • Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

  • Experience with zero-trust security concepts

  • Experience securing multi-tenant enterprise SaaS products

  • Experience with hardening tools and frameworks such as CIS benchmarks, NIST

  • Knowledge of common compliance frameworks e.g., SOC, SOX, PCI, and ISO standards

Nice To Haves/Other

  • 3 - 5 years experience working within an IT team in a hyper-growth environment or startup

  • Experience supporting both onsite and remote workforces

  • Experience with Cisco Meraki and/or general network security best practices

  • Experience or participation in automation initiatives of employee onboarding and offboarding process a plus

  • Bachelor’s degree in the field of Information Technology, Computer Science, and/or relevant industry certification a plus


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About FloQast:
FloQast is the leading AI-powered Accounting Transformation Platform, uniquely built by former accountants for accountants. We automate complex, recurring accounting workflows—transforming preparers into strategic reviewers and relieving accountants from tedious manual work. Our cloud-based solution is trusted by over 3,500 world-class accounting teams, including Lululemon, Doordash, and the MLB, to drive collaboration and financial accuracy. Driven by a mission to continuously elevate the profession, FloQast is redefining both the practice and the perception of accounting on a global scale. 
 
Our values act as a guiding compass, shaping every decision we make, and are non-negotiable, particularly in our hiring process. Alongside our employees, partners, and customers, we embody these values every day:
Unwaveringly Authentic 
Ambitious with Integrity
Empowered to Grow
Committed to Collaboration
Customer Obsessed in All Ways
 
FloQast is regularly rated as a Best Place to Work!
- Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021
- Best Places to Work by LA Business Journal since 2017 (that’s 9 years!)
- Built In’s ​​Best Place to Work in Los Angeles 7 years in a row!
 
Because we are Customer Obsessed in All Ways, check out what our customers have to say about FloQast on G2 Crowd. 
 
If this aligns closely with what you are looking for, hit “Apply” and come join our growing team!
 
FloQast, Inc is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We aim to recruit the right people for the jobs we have to offer, and to assess applications on the basis of relevant skills, education, and experience. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a professional and welcoming workplace for all employees.
 
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Skills Required

  • 4 - 6 years as a Security Engineer or IT security professional
  • Proficiency in writing custom scripts & queries
  • Foundational understanding of network and application fundamentals
  • Experience with cloud environments AWS, GCP, Okta, or Azure/Entra ID
  • Experience enforcing security policies across macOS and Windows endpoints
  • Experience with zero-trust security concepts

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FloQast Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is presented as comprehensive, with multiple medical plan options (some fully employer‑paid) alongside employer‑paid life and disability and access to therapy. Dental and vision are often described as fully covered, adding tangible value to total rewards.
  • Parental & Family Support Family‑forming support and paid parental leave (e.g., 16 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non‑birthing) are highlighted, plus a subsidized SNOO bassinet. These offerings provide meaningful support for growing families.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Unlimited PTO combined with company‑wide Catch‑Up Days and generous sick time creates additional recharge opportunities. Time‑off policies are emphasized across job materials and benefits overviews.

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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
800 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

By automating and streamlining common accounting workflows to make them more efficient, FloQast is where accounting teams want to work so they can focus on what matters most, even when that’s just logging off on time. Whether automating reconciliations, documentation requests, or streamlining recurring accounting processes, such as the month-end close, financial reporting, or payroll, FloQast's platform enhances the way accounting teams already work to help them operate more efficiently.

Why Work With Us

Our cloud-based, AI-enhanced software is trusted by more than 3,000 accounting teams, including those at Twilio, Gong, Instacart, and The Golden State Warriors - and still growing! We aspire to forever elevate accounting and improve both the practice and perceptions of the profession.

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