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Applied Systems

Sr. Security Engineer

Posted 7 Days Ago
Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in United States
90K-140K Annually
Senior level
Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in United States
90K-140K Annually
Senior level
The Senior Security Engineer will identify and mitigate security issues, implement protective measures, and contribute to security platforms and documentation for Applied's infrastructure.
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Job Description
Amazing Career Moments Happen Here
Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That's why at Applied, we're building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers - all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the insurtech game, we're not just redefining what's achievable, we're creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.
Position Overview
We're seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join our Office of Information Security (OSI) team. As members of OIS, Security Engineer works closely with application and infrastructure engineering teams, product managers (PM), quality assurance (QA), and third-party groups to ensure that Applied products are secure. They work with various teams identify and mitigate security issues, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations by applying their in-depth knowledge of development, infrastructure, and cloud providers. They work very closely with the Threat Response and Governance, Risk and Compliance teams to share their findings in a proactive manner. Successful Security Engineers thrive in high-stress environments, can think like both an attacker and defender, engage with and mentor more junior Security Engineers, and can help come up with proactive and preventative security measures to keep Applied and its user's data safe in an ever-changing threat landscape.
What You'll Do
  • Identify and help mitigate security issues, misconfigurations, and vulnerabilities related to Applied's cloud, datacenter, and Kubernetes infrastructure
  • Implement new, and update existing security measures for the protection of Applied's infrastructure
  • Contribute to the operationalization of Security platforms at Applied
  • Participate in the Security Incident Response Team on-call Assist with the development of project plans and process documentation
  • Contribute to the creation of product deployment roadmaps
  • Participate in proof-of-concept buildouts for information security
  • Contribute to creation of runbooks
  • Contribute to the production and tuning of detection rules
  • Performs other duties as assigned by immediate manager or management team

We're looking for someone who:
We're looking for someone who:
  • Can work remotely or from an Applied Systems office

Your experience should include some or all of the following:
  • Bachelor's Degree in computer science, technology, or equivalent work experience
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience working in one of the following: site-reliability engineering, security engineering, DevSecOps, or system engineering
  • Advanced knowledge of the Linux and/or Windows operating systems
  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform (preferred) or Amazon Web Services
  • Experience with Kubernetes
  • Experience with one or more scripting languages, PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc
  • Experience with orchestration technologies such as Ansible, or S.O.A.R. platforms
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code technologies such as Terraform or Ansible
  • Working knowledge of traditional networking and software-defined networking concepts
  • Experience with two of the following technologies:
    • CWPP/CSPM, CASB/SASE, Attack Surface Management, PAM, Unified Data Governance tooling (e.g., DLP), WAF, SWG, Zero Trust Network Access
  • Demonstrated experience with running systems at scale
    • We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses as well as candidates without a degree or a background in tech to apply!

When You Join Team Applied, You Can Expect:
A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren't just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.
We flex our time together, collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.
A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Holiday and Vacation Time
  • Health & Wellness Days
  • A Bonus Day for Your Birthday

Learn more about the people behind our products at https://www1.appliedsystems.com/en-us/about-us/jobs/
Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position ranges from $90,000-$140,000. To determine a new team member's starting pay, we consider a variety of factors, including someone's depth, breadth, and variety of experience, skills, and responsibilities. Depending on the role, team members may also be eligible to participate in additional compensation plans such as bonus and commission.
Your Security Matters:
Our candidates' personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers.
EEO Statement
Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don't discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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Top Skills

Amazon Web Services
Ansible
Attack Surface Management
Bash
Casb
Cspm
Cwpp
Dlp
Google Cloud Platform
Kubernetes
Pam
Powershell
Python
Sase
Swg
Terraform
Waf
Zero Trust Network Access
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