About Altruist Altruist is transforming the multi-trillion dollar wealth management industry by building an AI platform for wealth professionals. We partner with financial advisors nationwide, empowering them to grow, optimize time and resources, and deliver superior outcomes for their clients. We're looking for exceptional talent to help us achieve our mission of making financial advice better, more affordable, and accessible to all.
If you're passionate about challenging the status quo and want to do the most important work of your life, we'd love to meet you! But first, our values Kindness - Kindness doesn’t just equal niceness. We listen to understand. We embrace, and encourage healthy debate and diverse perspectives. We approach conflict openly, honestly, and respectfully. Brilliance - Humility is the skill we’re most proud of and possessing a growth mindset is always top of mind.
We take ownership in everything we touch; regularly using our unique superpowers to reach a common goal as a team. We succeed and fail as one. Grit - When challenges arise, we stay laser focused on achieving our mission and finding a way forward, even when it’s hard. We are nimble and maintain a sense of urgency, swiftly adapting to change and overcoming obstacles. About the position Altruist is in the midst of an exciting phase and we’re excited to hire a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to secure our multi-account AWS and Kubernetes environment.
You’ll build the guardrails and controls that keep our cloud platform hardened as we grow. This role follows a hybrid schedule, with three days per week onsite in our San Francisco FiDi or Culver City office. Your impact Harden our AWS environment Build cloud guardrails as code Own cloud vulnerability and exposure management Partner with Detection & Response on investigations for cloud-origin events.
What you’ll bring Experience - 4+ years of experience in cloud security engineering: Hands-on securing AWS (IAM, org/SCPs, KMS, networking) Kubernetes / EKS security experience Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) and CSPM tooling (e.g., Wiz) Comfort scripting and automating (e.g., Python / Go) Education - A B.A. / B.S. degree in relevant fields such as Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Information Security or relevant experience Technical aptitude - You’re technologically savvy and can easily get up to speed on modern tech stacks (i.e., AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, etc.) Ownership - The pride you put into every aspect of your work is unparalleled and undeniable Superb communication - Intentional dialogue is a superpower.
You listen as well as you share your perspective with others. Resilience - We’re inspired by your unwavering determination to achieve success, no matter the adversity you face along the way. Assurance - Your confidence is brilliant, yet ego-less. You possess a strong knowledge base, the ability to discover the unknown, and are open to differing perspectives. Creative problem solving - Identifying the problem is simply not enough.
You’re instinctually creative with your approach in finding solutions to roadblocks. Bonus points if you bring Experience working in regulated environments (fintech / financial services) Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, CKS) San Francisco, CA salary range $200,000 — $240,000 USD What we bring Attracting and retaining top-tier talent is a priority. We are proud of the culture we’ve built and are cognizant of the ever-changing professional landscape.
Our dynamic offering of perks and benefits are tailored for you to feel your best while doing your best. Stunning, amenity-filled office spaces in Culver City, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Dallas, TX. Our offices are intentionally designed for comfort, collaboration, and productivity. Competitive total compensation. Premium healthcare, dental, and vision insurance plans (HMO and PPO). 401k savings plan with a 4% match and immediate vesting.
16 week paid pare