Senior Information Security Engineer

Summary

Join our client, a leading technology-enabled healthcare services company, as a Senior Information Security Engineer. This remote role is a hands-on position, 80% focused on implementing and managing security technologies in AWS environments and 20% on compliance and documentation. You will design, implement, and maintain security measures, lead compliance initiatives (SOC 2, HITRUST, HIPAA), and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate possesses 3-5 years of hands-on security engineering experience, strong AWS skills, and compliance knowledge. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, and relevant certifications are a plus. The position offers a competitive salary, growth opportunities, a supportive culture, and a flexible remote work environment.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in security engineering, including deploying and managing tools like IAM, SIEM, firewalls, anti-malware, and vulnerability scanning systems
• Strong ability to configure, manage, and maintain security technologies in AWS and enterprise environments
• Experience executing shell-level commands and working within cloud platforms, particularly AWS
• Familiarity with SOC 2, HITRUST, and HIPAA frameworks, with demonstrated experience contributing to audits and implementing compliance processes
• Strong documentation skills for developing policies, procedures, and security configurations
• Proven success in identifying, remediating, and preventing security threats while minimizing operational disruptions

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security measures, tools, and frameworks to protect systems and sensitive data
• Install, configure, and manage security controls such as firewalls, vulnerability scanners, anti-DDoS solutions, anti-malware, IAM systems, and intrusion detection systems in AWS environments
• Execute shell-level commands and manage server configurations in AWS for optimal security operations
• Monitor infrastructure for potential threats, conduct incident response, and ensure business continuity through disaster recovery planning
• Lead compliance initiatives with frameworks like SOC 2, HITRUST, and HIPAA, including audit support, documentation, and process development
• Perform risk evaluations, vulnerability assessments, and regular security audits to strengthen overall security posture
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align security policies and technical requirements with broader business goals

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or AWS Security Specialty

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 annually
• Growth Opportunities: Work with cutting-edge security technologies in a fast-growing organization
• Supportive Culture: Collaborative team environment with a focus on professional development
• Flexible Work Environment: Remote role (onshore candidates only)