Hybrid IT Security Engineer — Protect Data & Scale

Socket.dev; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Stock options

Health, Dental coverages

401K with match

Unlimited PTO

Company holidays

Learning & Development stipends

Paid Family Leave

Volunteer time

Catered lunches

Job summary

Insurify in Cambridge, MA is seeking an IT Security Engineer to design and enforce security controls across systems, data, and infrastructure. You will work cross-functionally to ensure regulatory alignment and secure cloud and on-prem environments.

The role is hybrid, based in Cambridge, MA, requiring at least 3+ years in IT security, experience with PCI/NIST CSF, SIEM, DLP, and vulnerability management, and the ability to communicate risk to technical and executive audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• 3+ years of IT security experience.
• Experience with PCI and NIST CSF.
• Experience with SIEM, DLP, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with Mac, Windows, AWS.
• Knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations.
• Clear, concise communication of complex technical risk to both technical and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain security infrastructure software and hardware, including SIEM, DLP, anti-malware, and intrusion detection systems.
• Align security controls with regulations, internal policies, and security frameworks (e.g., PCI, NIST CSF).
• Evaluate and monitor AI platforms and data connectors to prevent unauthorized access.
• Conduct risk assessments and threat analyses across systems and networks.
• Develop, implement, and validate security controls and best practices to reduce risk.
• Monitor systems for threats and validate control effectiveness.
• Develop incident response plans and manage post-incident reviews.
• Stay updated on threats, regulations, and industry trends to enhance the security program.

Skills

IT security

PCI and NIST CSF

AWS

SIEM and DLP

Data privacy laws

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

SIEM

DLP

Vulnerability management

AWS cloud infrastructure

Job description

Insurify in Cambridge, MA is seeking an IT Security Engineer to design and enforce security controls across systems, data, and infrastructure. You will work cross-functionally to ensure regulatory alignment and secure cloud and on-prem environments.

The role is hybrid, based in Cambridge, MA, requiring at least 3+ years in IT security, experience with PCI/NIST CSF, SIEM, DLP, and vulnerability management, and the ability to communicate risk to technical and executive audiences.