Staff Cloud Security Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech company seeks a Staff Cloud Security Engineer to enhance cloud security frameworks. This role focuses on designing secure cloud architectures and collaborating with teams to ensure compliance with best practices. Competitive compensation package and extensive benefits are part of the offer.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Health Care

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Financial Wellness

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Experience in cloud security engineering with AWS focus.
• Strong knowledge of IAM policies in cloud environments.
• Proven track record of implementing security in cloud.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage secure cloud environments using AWS.
• Develop security policies for cloud resources including IAM.
• Perform security audits and monitor cloud environments.

Skills

Cloud Security Engineering

Scripting and Automation

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Tools

Terraform

AWS

Job description

Job Description

Assured is on a mission to modernize insurance. Claims processing (i.e., should we pay this claim?), while often overlooked, is the foundation of the entire industry. It’s currently highly manual, involving phone calls, faxes, and gut instinct—costing tens of billions of dollars a year. We can do better.

At Assured, we provide large insurers with the software solutions they need to win in a modern, technology-driven world. From self-service claim filing software to backend fraud detection, we’re the engine that powers claims processing for some of the largest insurers in the world.

The challenges we face are deep and diverse—from creating digital experiences that provide comfort and clarity to claimants at their most stressed and vulnerable to orchestrating large-scale ML-driven decision-making on billions of dollars of claims payments. Life at Assured is dynamic, collaborative, and rewarding.

As a Staff Cloud Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing the security of our cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with engineering, IT, and compliance teams to identify risks, develop solutions, and ensure that our systems are secure, scalable, and aligned with industry best practices.

You will…

1. Design, implement, and manage secure cloud environments using AWS services.
2. Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and controls for cloud resources, including IAM (Identity and Access Management) configurations.
3. Create and maintain Terraform infrastructure-as-code modules to automate the secure deployment of cloud resources.
4. Perform regular security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability scans of cloud environments.
5. Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into CI/CD pipelines and application development.
6. Implement and manage endpoint security solutions to protect user devices and ensure compliance.
7. Monitor cloud environments for threats, anomalies, and vulnerabilities, responding to incidents as needed.
8. Stay up-to-date on emerging security technologies, threats, and regulatory requirements, and recommend improvements to our security architecture.
9. Provide mentorship and guidance to Staff Engineers on cloud security practices.

You have…

• Experience in cloud security engineering or related roles, with a focus on AWS.
• Expertise in Terraform and infrastructure-as-code best practices.
• Strong knowledge of IAM policies, roles, and permission models in cloud environments.
• Experience with endpoint security tools and strategies (e.g., antivirus, EDR, mobile device management).
• Proven track record of implementing security best practices in cloud environments, including network segmentation, encryption, and logging.
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and/or HIPAA.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell, Typescript).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Bonus if you have…

• Relevant certifications, such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, CISSP, or GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD).
• Experience with security monitoring and incident response tools (e.g., AWS GuardDuty, Security Hub, Detective, WAF, CloudTrail, or SIEM solutions).
• Knowledge of Kubernetes security and containerization tools (e.g., EKS, Docker, Aqua Security).
• Experience with zero-trust architecture principles and implementation.

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

Our Commitment:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Compensation Range: $190K - $220K