IT Security Engineer

About the role

Insurify is hiring an IT Security Engineer to help design and enforce security controls to protect systems, data, and infrastructure while ensuring alignment with regulatory and industry standards. This role will work cross-functionally across the organization on long-term projects as Insurify continues to scale. This is a hybrid position that requires candidates to be able to come into our Cambridge, MA office.

Responsibilities

• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain security infrastructure software and hardware, including SIEM, DLP, anti-malware, and intrusion response systems.
• Align security controls and practices with external regulations, internal policies, and security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, PCI).
• Evaluate and monitor employee-adopted AI platforms, third-party LLM integrations, and data connectors to prevent unauthorized access and exposure of sensitive company data.
• Conduct risk assessments and threat/vulnerability analyses across systems and networks.
• Recommend, implement, and validate security controls and best practices to reduce risk.
• Continuously monitor systems for threats and validate the effectiveness of implemented controls.
• Develop incident response plans and manage post-incident reviews.
• Monitor evolving threats, regulations, and industry trends to continually enhance the security program.
• Assist the IT team with responding to general user requests for access, troubleshooting, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• At least 3+ years of relevant experience in IT security required.
• Working knowledge of frameworks such as PCI and NIST CSF are required.
• Experience with SIEM, DLP, and vulnerability management.
• Expertise with Mac, Windows, enterprise IT, AWS cloud infrastructure, common threats, and core security tools.
• Understanding of data privacy laws and industry-specific regulations.
• Clear, concise communication of complex technical risk to both technical and executive audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous stock options
• Health and dental coverage
• 401K plan with match
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous company holiday calendar
• Learning & Development Stipends
• Paid Family Leave
• Social impact volunteer time
• Catered lunches in the office

Pay

Below is the base compensation range for candidates working out of Cambridge, MA: $80,000-$110,000.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position that requires candidates to be able to come into the Cambridge, MA office.