Assured

Staff Security Engineer

Assured1 weeks ago
Location

Remote

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 220,000 – 240,000

Level

Staff

Role

Security Engineer

Posted

Mar 19, 2026

Full TimeRemoteStaff

The role

Summary

Assured is seeking a Staff Security Engineer to enhance and mature security across their insurance technology platform. The ideal candidate will leverage deep technical expertise to design scalable security solutions, embed security practices into development workflows, and collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to improve both security posture and operational efficiency.

What you'll do

Security Architecture: Lead security architecture and design reviews across applications, infrastructure, and integrations to ensure secure development patterns
Threat Management: Conduct and coordinate penetration testing, threat modeling, and security reviews for critical services, new features, and third-party integrations
Security Automation: Design and implement security automation within CI/CD pipelines to enforce secure coding practices and infrastructure policies at scale
Cloud Security: Partner with infrastructure and DevOps teams to secure AWS cloud platforms and improve identity, network, and workload security
Security Observability: Build security observability and detection capabilities, including security data pipelines, SIEM integrations, and threat intelligence signals
Developer Enablement: Work closely with developers to improve security practices through secure architecture guidance, code review support, and training
Incident Response: Lead incident response investigations and develop processes for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security incidents
Vulnerability Management: Own and evolve the bug bounty program, including triage, response processes, and improvements to vulnerability management workflows

What we look for

Technical

Security KnowledgeComprehensive understanding of application security, cloud security, and modern threat landscapes
Programming SkillsAbility to write production-grade code in Python, TypeScript, or similar languages
Cloud InfrastructureHands-on experience with AWS security, including IAM, networking, and containerized workload protection

Education

CybersecurityAdvanced degree or equivalent professional experience in cybersecurity, computer science, or related technical field

Experience

DevSecOpsProven experience in building and integrating security pipelines and tooling
Security ReviewsExperience in conducting penetration testing, threat modeling, and architectural security reviews

Skills

Required skills

Application SecurityDeep understanding of application security principles, OWASP Top 10, and modern threat landscapes
Cloud SecurityHands-on experience securing cloud-native infrastructure, especially AWS, including IAM, networking, and containerized workloads
DevSecOpsExperience building and integrating security pipelines, including SAST, DAST, IaC scanning, and container security tooling
ProgrammingStrong software engineering background with production-grade coding skills in Python, TypeScript, or similar languages
Security TelemetryExperience designing security data pipelines and working with SIEM platforms, observability systems, and data lakes

Nice to have

Compliance FrameworksExperience with CIS benchmarks, NIST, SOC2, PCI, or HIPAA compliance requirements
Incident ResponseProven track record in leading security incident investigations and developing response processes
Threat IntelligenceExperience building threat intelligence pipelines and runtime protection mechanisms

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 220,000 – 240,000 (annual)

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Competitive salary with equity package

Healthcare

Platinum medical, dental, and vision insurance

Insurance Benefits

Free life insurance, including long-term and short-term disability

Paid Time Off

Unlimited PTO with paid holidays

Family Support

Maternity and paternity leave

Retirement

401(k) with 3% company contribution

Remote Work Perks

Lunch stipend, monthly phone allowance, and home office benefits

Flexible Spending

Health FSAs and HSAs for pre-tax medical expenses

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to discuss background and role fit
  2. 2
    Technical Interview — In-depth technical discussion focusing on security expertise, problem-solving, and architectural thinking
  3. 3
    Security Design Challenge — Practical assessment involving security architecture design or threat modeling exercise
  4. 4
    Team Interviews — Interviews with potential teammates and cross-functional partners to assess collaboration and communication skills
  5. 5
    Final Interview — Meeting with senior leadership to discuss strategic security vision and role alignment
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Assured is a software company that provides enterprise security and compliance solutions, helping organizations protect their data and systems. The company offers software tools and services designed to assist businesses in managing security vulnerabilities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and reducing operational risk. Assured serves a broad range of organizations across various industries that require robust cybersecurity and compliance management capabilities.

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Tech Stack

Languages
PythonTypeScript
Frameworks
DevSecOps
Databases
Security Data Lakes
Tools
AWSKubernetesTerraform
Other
SIEM
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