Security Engineer, Business Continuity & Risk

The Security Engineer, Business Continuity & Risk at Block (formerly Square) is a pivotal role within Square Financial Services, Inc. (SFS), Block's banking division. This position focuses on enhancing the security and resilience of SFS's operations by developing and implementing comprehensive third-party risk management and business continuity programs. The role involves close collaboration with various teams, including Security, Procurement, Resilience, and Engineering, to ensure robust and secure business processes.

Key responsibilities include owning and operationalizing SFS's third-party risk management and business continuity programs, defining technical approaches for complex, cross-team challenges, and building data pipelines and integrations to aggregate and normalize risk, control, and asset information from multiple systems. The role also involves translating standards and compliance requirements into enforceable, testable policies, designing AI-driven workflows for evidence analysis and control monitoring, and automating evidence collection to streamline audit preparations.

Candidates should have over four years of experience in backend, platform, data, or software engineering, with a proven track record of managing production systems, including on-call responsibilities and maintenance. Proficiency in at least one of Python, Kotlin, Java, or Go is required, along with experience in building with large language models (LLMs) and integrating various data sources. Familiarity with security or compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, SOX, SOC 2, ISO 27001, or NIST is advantageous.

While specific compensation details are not provided, Block offers a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, wellness programs, paid parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, learning and development opportunities, and mental health support. These benefits are designed to support employees both professionally and personally.

Block fosters a collaborative and supportive culture, emphasizing work-life balance and flexibility. The company encourages internal mobility, allowing employees to explore different roles across its various brands, including Square, Cash App, Afterpay, TIDAL, Bitkey, and Proto. Block is committed to diversity and inclusion, with employee-run resource groups promoting inclusivity through networking, development opportunities, and social events.