Information Security Engineer, Principal

Blue Shield of CA; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of CA is seeking a Product Security Engineer to design, build, and operate security as code across application, data, cloud, and infrastructure. You will automate secure-by-default outcomes and empower developers with native security tooling.

The role emphasizes securing AI-enabled systems, leveraging AI to scale detection and response, and contributing to leadership development within a high-performing Product Security team.

Qualifications

• Requires college degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• 8+ years in DevSecOps, Security Engineering, or Software Engineering.
• Strong experience building security capabilities into CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform.
• Proficiency in Python, Go, or TypeScript.
• Deep understanding of IAM, encryption, and network security principles.
• Experience with policy-as-code tools such as OPA or Kyverno.
• Experience with AI/ML systems or applying AI to security problems preferred.
• Experience in regulated environments such as healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate security as code across application, data, cloud, and infrastructure environments.
• Ensure secure-by-default outcomes through automation and developer-native platforms.
• Secure AI-enabled systems and leverage AI to scale security engineering, detection, and response capabilities.

Skills

Python

Go

TypeScript

CI/CD security

Security engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

OPA

Kyverno

Job description

Your Role

The Product Security team builds and operates engineering-driven security capabilities embedded directly into the software and platform lifecycle. The Product Security Engineer will report to the Senior Director, Product Security. In this role you will design, build, and operate security as code across application, data, cloud, and infrastructure environments, ensuring secure-by-default outcomes through automation and developer-native platforms. You will play a key role in securing AI-enabled systems and leveraging AI to scale security engineering, detection, and response capabilities.

Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow - personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Requires college degree or equivalent experience
• Requires a minimum of at least 10 years of relevant experience
• 8+ years in DevSecOps, Security Engineering, or Software Engineering preferred
• Strong experience building security capabilities into CI/CD pipelines
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform
• Proficiency in Python, Go, or TypeScript
• Deep understanding of application security, cloud security, and distributed systems
• Experience securing Kubernetes or cloud-native environments
• Strong understanding of IAM, encryption, and network security principles
• Experience with policy-as-code tools such as OPA or Kyverno
• Experience with AI/ML systems or applying AI to security problems preferred
• Experience in regulated environments such as healthcare preferred