Staff Cloud Security Engineer
Cloud Security Engineer Β· Staff Β· Full Time Β· Remote
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Role
What you'll do.
Assured is seeking a Staff Cloud Security Engineer to strengthen their cloud infrastructure and security posture. The ideal candidate will design resilient AWS environments, drive security automation, and implement comprehensive cloud security strategies that balance innovation with compliance across the company's insurance technology platform.
Responsibilities
- Cloud Environment Design: Design, implement, and scale secure AWS environments that balance technological innovation with compliance requirements
- Infrastructure Automation: Build and maintain Terraform modules and infrastructure-as-code pipelines to ensure consistent, auditable, and secure deployments
- Security Assessments: Conduct regular security assessments, perform vulnerability testing, and lead incident response efforts
- Security Integration: Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to integrate security controls into CI/CD workflows and product lifecycles
- Security Strategy: Define and implement comprehensive security strategies including IAM, network segmentation, encryption standards, and continuous monitoring practices
- Threat Detection: Detect security anomalies, investigate alerts, and respond to evolving threats across cloud ecosystems
- Knowledge Sharing: Guide peers on secure design principles, share knowledge about emerging risks, and promote cloud security best practices
Qualifications
What we look for.
Technical
Cloud Platform
Extensive experience with AWS cloud security engineering
Infrastructure as Code
Mastery of Terraform and infrastructure-as-code principles
Security Controls
Expertise in IAM, encryption, network security, and comprehensive logging/monitoring practices
Education
Degree
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field preferred
Experience
Professional Experience
Minimum 5-7 years of hands-on cloud security engineering experience
Leadership
Demonstrated ability to lead security initiatives and guide technical teams
Skills
Required
AWS Cloud Security
Deep expertise in securing AWS cloud environments and implementing robust security controls
Terraform
Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code and creating secure, repeatable infrastructure deployments
IAM
Advanced knowledge of Identity and Access Management strategies and implementation
Network Security
Comprehensive understanding of network segmentation and security protocols
Scripting
Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or TypeScript for security automation
Preferred
Container Security
Nice to haveExperience with Kubernetes, EKS, and container security platforms
Compliance Frameworks
Nice to haveKnowledge of SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, or HIPAA compliance standards
Security Certifications
Nice to haveProfessional certifications like AWS Certified Security, CISSP, or GIAC Cloud Security
Tech stack
Languages
Frameworks
Tools
Other
Compensation
Pay and benefits.
BaseΒ·USD 190,000 β 220,000
Benefits
Healthcare
Platinum medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life Insurance
Complimentary life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance
Retirement
401(k) with 3% company contribution
Paid Time Off
Unlimited PTO with paid holidays
Family Benefits
Maternity and paternity leave
Remote Work
Work from home with monthly phone stipend and office perks
Flexible Spending
Health FSAs and HSAs for pre-tax medical expenses
Process
Interview steps.
- 01
Initial Screening
Review of resume and initial qualifications
- 02
Technical Phone Screen
Detailed discussion of cloud security experience and technical capabilities
- 03
Technical Interview
In-depth evaluation of cloud security engineering skills, infrastructure design, and security strategy
- 04
Leadership Interview
Assessment of communication skills, strategic thinking, and team collaboration potential
- 05
Final Interview
Meeting with senior leadership and potential team members
Full posting
Original listing.
Assured is on a mission to modernize insurance. Claims processing (i.e. should we pay this claim?), while often overlooked, is the foundation of the entire industry. Itβs currently highly manual, involving phone calls, faxes, and gut instinct, costing tens of billions of dollars a year. We can do better.
At Assured, we provide large insurers with the software solutions they need to win in a modern, technology-driven world. From self-service claim-filing software to backend fraud detection, weβre the engine that powers claims processing for some of the largest insurers in the world.
The challenges we face are deep and diverse, from creating digital experiences that provide comfort and clarity to claimants at their most stressed and vulnerable to orchestrating large-scale ML-driven decision-making on billions of dollars of claims payments, life at Assured is dynamic, collaborative, and rewarding.
Join us as a Staff Cloud Security Engineer and play a pivotal role in securing and scaling the cloud foundation that powers everything we do. Youβll design resilient architectures, drive automation, and champion security-by-design across our platform. Your work will help protect our data, earn customer trust, and strengthen our compliance posture as we grow.
What Youβll Do
π Design, implement, and scale secure AWS environments that balance innovation and compliance.
βοΈ Build and maintain Terraform modules and infrastructure-as-code pipelines to ensure consistent, auditable, and secure deployments.
π΅οΈ Lead regular security assessments, perform vulnerability testing, and drive incident response efforts.
π€ Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to integrate security controls into CI/CD workflows and product lifecycles.
π Define IAM strategies, implement network segmentation, apply encryption standards, and establish continuous monitoring practices.
π‘ Detect anomalies, investigate alerts, and respond to evolving threats across our cloud ecosystems.
π©βπ« Guide peers on secure design, share knowledge of emerging risks, and promote cloud security best practices.
π Stay ahead of emerging threats and tools while shaping our long-term security strategy with creativity and foresight.
What You Bring
βοΈ Deep experience in cloud security engineering with a strong focus on AWS.
π οΈ Mastery of Terraform and infrastructure-as-code principles.
π Expertise in IAM, encryption, network security, and logging/monitoring best practices.
π§° Hands-on experience with endpoint protection (EDR, MDM, antivirus, etc.).
π§Ύ Understanding of compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, or HIPAA.
π» Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or TypeScript).
π¬ Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities across technical and non-technical teams.
Bonus Points
π Certifications like AWS Certified Security β Specialty, CISSP, or GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD).
π§ Familiarity with AWS security services such as GuardDuty, Security Hub, Detective, WAF, CloudTrail, or SIEM platforms.
π¦ Experience with container and Kubernetes security (EKS, Docker, Aqua Security).
π Understanding of Zero Trust architectures and modern identity strategies.
Benefits:
π€ Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary and equity packages for all employees
π₯ Healthcare Plan: Platinum medical, dental, and vision
π‘οΈ Free life insurance: Including long-term disability & short-term disability
π Unlimited PTO: Uncapped vacation days & paid holidays
πΆ Family Leave: Maternity & paternity
π 401(k) Contribution: Assured contributes 3% of your income, even if you don't contribute
π WFH Benefits: Lunch on us 2x/week, monthly phone stipend & other home office perks
πͺ Health FSAs & HSAs: Pre-tax accounts for out-of-pocket medical expenses
π€ Team events & Offsites: We're remote, but we regularly get together
**We have been made aware of individuals falsely posing as recruiters from Assured Insurance Technologies Inc. Please note that we only contact candidates from official @assured.claims email addresses and all interviews are conducted through verified company channels. If you are unsure whether a message is legitimate, please contact us directly at [email protected] before sharing any personal information**
Our Commitment:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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