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[Hiring] Security Engineer @Swordhealth
Apr 11, 2025 - Swordhealth is hiring a remote Security Engineer. đź’¸ Salary: unspecified. đź“ŤLocation: Portugal.
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Role Description
As a Security Engineer at Sword, you will be at the forefront of safeguarding our cloud infrastructure and applications. Your expertise will ensure robust security measures, incident response, and continuous improvement.
- Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud-based infrastructure and applications, and secure configurations across GCP and AWS to ensure Sword remains secure and HIPAA- and GDPR-Compliant.
- Ensure incident response capability through the evaluation of our logging and traceability resources, providing guidance on optimal resource utilization and availability.
- Monitor cloud environments for security threats, vulnerabilities, and misconfigs, and respond promptly to security breaches, ensuring effective incident response protocols.
- Perform root cause analyses (RCA) and incident reviews.
- Advise on compensatory and mitigatory controls strategically, serving as a key element in incident response management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement infrastructure automation, shell scripts, and other programs that enhance security.
- Identify and ensure the availability of crucial data sources and logs used by the security team.
- Management of vulnerabilities and patching policies.
- Develop, evangelize, and monitor the adoption of sound cloud security practices and standards, acting proactively to hardening and fine-tuning initiatives.
- Develop new, and review/update existing security-related configurations of Sword Health’s infrastructure.
- Ownership and management of preventative security measures and services related to Sword Health, i.e. GCP’s Security Command Center, Wiz, etc.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent work experience in a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud security, with hands-on experience in GCP and AWS.
- Strong understanding of cloud security concepts, including IAM, network security, encryption, and secure cloud configurations.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and infrastructure management.
- Experience with cloud security tools such as Wiz, Google Security Command Center, AWS Security Hub, AWS GuardDuty, and SIEM platforms.
- Knowledge of common security frameworks and standards, such as NIST, CIS, and COBIT.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
Requirements
- Experience with secure software development practices.
- Knowledge of container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with threat modeling and risk assessment methodologies.
- Experience in tailoring and implementing compensatory/mitigatory controls in cloud environments.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience leading security-related projects and working in cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and build strong working relationships.
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are highly desirable.
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Meal allowance
- Equity shares
- Remote work allowance
- Flexible working hours
- Work from home
- Unlimited vacation
- Snacks and beverages
- English class
- Unlimited access to our Learning Platform
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