Staff Cloud Security Engineer

Assured; United States; Remote; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity package

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Assured is seeking a Staff Cloud Security Engineer to design, implement and manage secure cloud infrastructure in an AWS environment. You will work with engineering, IT, and compliance to identify risks and ensure scalable security practices across CI/CD pipelines and applications.

The role requires Terraform expertise, IAM mastery, and experience with endpoint security tools, audits, and threat monitoring in cloud environments. Strong scripting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in cloud security engineering with AWS focus.
• Expertise in Terraform and IaC.
• Strong IAM knowledge and permission models.
• Experience with endpoint security tools and strategies.
• Security best practices: network segmentation, encryption, logging.
• Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR and/or HIPAA.
• Strong scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell, TypeScript.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage secure cloud environments using AWS.
• Develop and enforce security policies for cloud resources.
• Create and maintain Terraform modules for secure deployments.
• Perform regular security audits and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with development for secure CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement endpoint security solutions to protect devices.
• Monitor for threats and respond to incidents.
• Stay updated on security tech and regulatory requirements.
• Provide mentorship to Staff Engineers on cloud security.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

IAM policies

Endpoint security

Python scripting

Security best practices

Tools

AWS GuardDuty

CloudTrail

SIEM

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…

• Design, implement, and manage secure cloud environments using AWS services.
• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and controls for cloud resources, including IAM (Identity and Access Management) configurations.
• Create and maintain Terraform infrastructure-as-code modules to automate the secure deployment of cloud resources.
• Perform regular security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability scans of cloud environments.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into CI/CD pipelines and application development.
• Implement and manage endpoint security solutions to protect user devices and ensure compliance.
• Monitor cloud environments for threats, anomalies, and vulnerabilities, responding to incidents as needed.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging security technologies, threats, and regulatory requirements, and recommend improvements to our security architecture.
• 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, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 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

$190K – $220K

At Assured, we recognize the uniqueness of individual needs and offer multiple distinct compensation packages upon extending a job offer. Our flexible options cater to your preference for cash, equity, or a balance of both. The cash compensation range for this position is outlined below. We also offer medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with guaranteed matching, and a flexible time off policy. Please note that compensation may fall outside of this range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, and is subject to change.