Lead Cloud Security Engineer

Summary

Join Modernizing Medicine (ModMed) as a Lead Cloud Security Engineer and implement, validate, and continuously improve security guardrails within our AWS environment. This role centers on automating secure-by-default configurations, enforcing identity and access policies, and collaborating across the business to mitigate risk. You will own AWS IAM policy hygiene and enforcement, WAF implementation, infrastructure patching, and cloud control validation for compliance frameworks like SOC2 and HIPAA. The position involves designing and enforcing AWS cloud security guardrails and IAM policies, enabling WAF adoption, leading cloud patching, validating security controls, monitoring and remediating misconfigurations, mentoring engineers, participating in incident response, and influencing secure cloud delivery. ModMed offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. We are a fast-growing company recognized for our positive impact on healthcare and commitment to employee well-being.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in cloud security engineering
• Experience with AWS security, CSPM tools, IAM, WAF, logging, and patching automation
• Familiarity with security frameworks like NIST, SOC2, HIPAA
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)

Responsibilities

• Design and enforce AWS cloud security guardrails and IAM policies
• Enable WAF adoption across public-facing apps
• Lead cloud patching enablement and visibility
• Validate security controls and support audit readiness
• Monitor and remediate cloud misconfigurations
• Mentor engineers and influence secure delivery in cloud environments
• Participate in incident response and forensics for cloud-related threats

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a company Health Savings Account contribution
• 401(k): ModMed provides a matching contribution each payday of 50% of your contribution deferred on up to 6% of your compensation. After one year of employment with ModMed, 100% of any matching contribution you receive is yours to keep
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave programs
• Company paid Life and Disability benefits, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Programs
• Company-sponsored Business Resource & Special Interest Groups that provide engaged and supportive communities within ModMed
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement programs and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
• Global presence and in-person collaboration opportunities; dog-friendly HQ (US), Hybrid office-based roles and remote availability for some roles
• Weekly catered breakfast and lunch, treadmill workstations, Zen, and wellness rooms within our BRIC headquarters
• Meals & Snacks: Enjoy complimentary office lunches & dinners on select days and healthy snacks delivered to your desk
• Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive health, accidental, and life insurance plans, including coverage for family members, all at no cost to employees
• Allowances: Annual wellness allowance to support your well-being and productivity
• Earned, casual, and sick leaves to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Bereavement leave for difficult times and extended medical leave options
• Paid parental leaves, including maternity, paternity, adoption, surrogacy, and abortion leave
• Celebration leave to make your special day even more memorable, and company-paid holidays to recharge and unwind