Included Health07.02.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Staff Cloud Security Engineer - Remote

$174K–$320K/year

About the Role

We are seeking a Staff Cloud Security Engineer to join our team remotely. In this critical role, you will engineer, implement, and automate robust security controls within our cloud environments, primarily AWS, with considerations for GCP. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in maturing our cloud security posture and securing Included Health's product infrastructure, directly contributing to the prevention of unauthorized PHI exfiltration.

What You'll Do

  • Design, develop, and implement a comprehensive authorization framework for cloud resources, addressing user roles and resource-specific restrictions.
  • Lead the technical implementation of Just-In-Time (JIT) access control systems for production environments to minimize standing privileges.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate data classification with access control mechanisms.
  • Develop and maintain security automation scripts and tools in Python or Go to streamline security operations.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and testable code for security automation and building custom security integrations.
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using Terraform for security configurations.
  • Contribute to centralized security controls, such as an engineering-owned Web Application Firewall (WAF).
  • Partner with engineering teams to establish secure practices for managing the development toolchain.
  • Define and enforce container security hardening standards in collaboration with engineering teams.
  • Drive the remediation of legacy cloud environments, particularly in GCP.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on cloud security, providing guidance and technical expertise.
  • Conduct security assessments and contribute to incident response efforts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in cloud security, focusing on designing and implementing security solutions in AWS.
  • Proven software development experience in Python and Go for security automation.
  • Experience designing and implementing robust authorization and access control frameworks.
  • Deep proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform.
  • Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS) and hardening containerized environments.
  • Experience with SDLC security and CI/CD pipeline security integration.
  • Familiarity with security logging, monitoring, and alerting tools.

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with Ruby.
  • Experience with cloud security frameworks, especially HIPAA.

What We Offer

  • Remote-first culture with flexible work arrangements.
  • 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Discretionary Time Off (DTO).
  • 12 weeks of 100% Paid Parental leave.
  • Family Building & Compassionate Leave benefits.
  • Work-From-Home reimbursement to support home office work.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Staff Cloud Security Engineer role at Included Health offers a unique opportunity to work remotely while making a significant impact on healthcare security. With competitive salary ranges and comprehensive benefits, this position stands out in the tech job market.

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Who Will Succeed Here

Expertise in AWS and GCP security practices, including implementing RBAC and ABAC to ensure compliance and data protection in cloud environments.

Strong proficiency in infrastructure as code using Terraform, along with container orchestration skills in Kubernetes to automate security controls and enhance deployment efficiency.

A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and security innovation, capable of adapting to emerging threats and evolving technologies while working effectively in a fully remote setting.

Learning Resources

AWS Security Best Practicesguide

Career Path

Staff Cloud Security Engineer(Now)Cloud Security Architect(1-2 years)Director of Cloud Security(3-5 years)

Market Overview

AWS Market Size 2024
$100B
Annual Growth of AWS
16.6%
AI Adoption in Cloud Security
45%
Investment in Cloud Security
+30%
Labour Demand for Cloud Security Engineers
+22%
Avg Salary for Senior Cloud Security Engineer
$150K

Skills & Requirements

Required
AWSGCPPython
Growing in Demand
Cloud-Native SecurityDevSecOpsZero Trust Architecture
Declining
Traditional FirewallsStatic Security Policies

Domain Trends

Rise of Cloud-Native Security Solutions
With 50% of enterprises adopting cloud-native security solutions, there is a shift towards integrating security directly into the development lifecycle.
Increased Focus on Zero Trust Models
70% of organizations are implementing Zero Trust architectures to enhance security posture, leading to higher demand for skills in this area.
Automation in Cloud Security
80% of cloud security professionals report that automation tools are essential for managing security at scale, emphasizing the need for skills in automation frameworks.

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