Security Engineer I

SmarterDx; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a motivated Security Analyst to join their dynamic Security & Infrastructure team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals early in their security careers to tackle real-world cloud and compliance challenges in a remote-first environment. Collaborate with experienced engineers to enhance security across AWS, participate in compliance efforts, and contribute to incident response exercises. If you're eager to learn, take ownership, and make a difference in the healthcare sector through cutting-edge AI technology, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

One Medical Membership

Paid Parental Leave

Home Office Reimbursement

Unlimited PTO & 10 Holidays

Learning & Development Budget

401(k) Options

Minimal Bureaucracy

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of security engineering experience focusing on AWS.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support daily security operations and compliance work.
• Work with senior engineers to improve AWS security.

Skills

AWS Security

Cloud Security

Compliance Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's in Cybersecurity

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Wiz

Snyk

GuardDuty

AWS Config

Terraform

Kubernetes

Python

Job description

We’re looking for a motivated and technically curious Security Analyst to join our growing Security & Infrastructure team. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their security career to work on real-world cloud and compliance challenges in a high-impact, mission-driven environment.

You’ll work alongside experienced security engineers to help secure our AWS environment, support compliance efforts, and build visibility across our infrastructure. We’re looking for someone with a strong work ethic, foundational technical skills, and a drive to learn fast and take ownership over time.

SmarterDx builds clinical AI that empowers hospitals to analyze the complete record of every patient to fully capture the value of care delivered. Founded by physicians in 2020, its proprietary AI platform understands the nuances of clinical reasoning, enabling hospitals to true the patient record for every discharge. By doing so, hospitals can recover millions in earned revenue, enhance care quality metrics, and optimize healthcare operations. Become a Smartian and help optimize the way the healthcare system works for everyone. Learn more at smarterdx.com/careers .

**This role is fully remote within the US**

What You’ll Do

• Support daily security operations, such as access reviews, alert triage, and monitoring log pipelines
• Assist with compliance-related work like control documentation, evidence collection, and audit preparation
• Work with senior engineers to understand and improve security across AWS, Kubernetes, and CI/CD workflows
• Learn and help maintain security tools like Wiz, Snyk, GuardDuty, and AWS Config
• Participate in vendor and customer security reviews and support the sales process as needed
• Help troubleshoot basic cloud security issues and support the team with incident response exercises
• Take on technical research projects and present findings to the team

What You Bring

• 1-2+ years of security engineering experience with a focus on AWS and cloud-native infrastructure.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Engineering with relevant coursework (or equivalent experience)
• Some hands-on experience or coursework related to cloud security, infrastructure, or compliance
• A strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail
• Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity (personal projects, internships, certifications, or coursework)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Curiosity, humility, and a desire to grow in a collaborative team environment

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AWS services like IAM, EC2, S3, or CloudTrail
• Exposure to Terraform, Kubernetes, or scripting in Python
• Understanding of SOC 2 or HIPAA principles
• Experience with any security tooling (e.g., Wiz, Snyk, AWS GuardDuty, etc.)

Compensation

$80k to 110k base + equity incentives

• Medical, Dental & Vision– Comprehensive plans with leading insurance providers, covering 90-100% of your premiums and 70-90% for dependents, depending on the plan.
• One Medical Membership– Free membership included if you enroll in a SmarterDx medical plan.
• Paid Parental Leave– Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption.
• Remote-First Team– Work from anywhere in the U.S. with a $400 home office reimbursement stipend.
• Unlimited PTO & 10 Holidays– 4 of which include floating holidays so you can recognize the days that matter most to you.
• Learning & Development Budget– $500 per year (prorated) for courses, books, and resources to expand your skills.
• 401(k) with Traditional & Roth Options– Tax-advantaged retirement savings through Empower.
• Minimal Bureaucracy– A fast-moving, high-impact environment where you can focus on what matters.
• Incredible Teammates!– Work alongside smart, supportive, and mission-driven colleagues.

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