Senior Data Security Engineer

Summary

Join Oscar's Security team as a Senior Data Security Engineer and play a pivotal role in safeguarding our digital ecosystem. Collaborate with various teams to design and implement cutting-edge security solutions. This role requires leading data security initiatives, developing security metrics, and fostering a security-first culture. The position offers a blended work culture with remote options and a competitive salary range of $144,000 - $189,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits. You will report to the Associate Director, Privacy & Compliance Engineering. The ideal candidate will possess strong data security expertise and experience in a relevant technical role.

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant experience in data science, data engineering, or technical security engineering role
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical space

Responsibilities

• Spearhead a More Secure Data Management Lifecycle: Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive data security framework encompassing data creation, storage, usage, sharing, and deletion, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Design and Implement Safer Data Access: Architect and deploy granular access control mechanisms, leveraging technologies like column and row level access controls to ensure proper data access is consistently enforced and least privilege principles are met
• Drive Strategic Security Initiatives: Lead ad-hoc security projects aligned with broader technology and organizational goals, contributing to the development and execution of the long-term security roadmap
• Measure and Report on Security Initiatives: Develop innovative metrics and reporting frameworks to evaluate the impact of security initiatives, providing clear, actionable insights for executives and ensuring accountability to stakeholders
• Champion Security Best Practices and Culture: Partner with internal stakeholders to refine security standards and promote a security-first mindset throughout the organization
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with modern database and storage (SQL) and data pipeline creation
• 2+ years of programming experience (strong preference for Python)
• Experience communicating technical issues or requirements and their implications to other areas of the business
• Ability to commit and manage code in multiple repositories
• Familiarity with HIPAA and other data protection regulations

Benefits

• Employee benefits
• Participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program
• Company equity grants
• Annual performance bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan participation
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid wellness time and reimbursements