Senior Security Engineer

Summary

Join Assured, a company modernizing the insurance industry, as a Senior Security Engineer. You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures to protect our systems and applications. Collaborate with the Director of Security and Engineering team to enhance secure coding practices, conduct assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and deploy robust security solutions. Your expertise will ensure our systems remain resilient and aligned with industry standards. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, uncapped vacation days, family leave, and a 401(k) contribution.

Requirements

• Experience developing best practices for security in a growing team, with a strong understanding of web application architecture
• Proficiency in cloud-based application security, container security, and DevSecOps practices
• Hands-on experience writing secure code (our stack includes TypeScript/Node.js/React, but we value great engineers regardless of stack)
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations, such as SOC 2 Type II
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to assess risks and implement effective solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling you to work effectively across teams

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security measures to safeguard infrastructure, applications, and data from threats
• Perform regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security standards
• Collaborate with engineers to design and deploy security solutions tailored to business needs
• Monitor and analyze network traffic and security logs to detect and respond to potential incidents
• Provide ongoing support and maintenance to ensure the continued protection of our systems
• Stay updated on the latest security trends to proactively address emerging threats and integrate best practices

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and equity package!
• Comprehensive Health Care: Access to multiple medical plans with an HSA option and minimal out-of-pocket expenses. Certain plans covered 100%
• Dental Insurance: We protect those pearly whites
• Vision Insurance: Everyone can see clearly now at Assured
• Life Insurance: It's on the house! Provided at no cost to you
• Paid Time Off: Uncapped vacation days and paid holidays. Take that vacation!
• Family Leave: Maternity and paternity leave options
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) contribution with Assured contributing 3% of your income, even if you don't contribute
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and dependent care FSAs for pre-tax flexible spending