Ryan Specialty · 21 hours ago
Lead Cloud and Application Security Engineer
Remote - United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$152K/yr - $190K/yr
7+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with IT, development, and operations teams to embed security into every aspect of the cloud and application security lifecycle.
Advocate for security best practices, raising awareness and driving a security-first culture across the organization.
Develop and implement automated security solutions to streamline security processes, improve efficiency, and enhance response capabilities.
Collaborate with architecture and IT to design, implement, and manage security measures for our cloud environments.
Develop and enforce security best practices for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure secure deployment and configuration management.
Secure containerized environments, including Docker and Kubernetes, and ensure compliance with security benchmarks.
Partner with DevOps teams to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline for container deployment and management.
Along with the Senior Application Security Engineer, lead application security initiatives, including secure code reviews, vulnerability assessments, and web application penetration testing.
Develop and maintain application security standards and guidelines, ensuring they are integrated into the software development lifecycle.
Stay abreast of the latest security threats, trends, and technologies, especially in cloud, IaC, and container environments.
Proactively identify and investigate security threats by analyzing security logs, conducting threat hunting exercises, and implementing advanced detection mechanisms
Continuously evaluate and improve security tools and processes to address evolving security.
Be action oriented, demonstrating high energy and an action-oriented approach to challenging work tasks, with a willingness to act swiftly and with minimal planning when opportunities arise.
Build strong peer relationships by finding common ground and fostering problem-solving for mutual benefit, advocating for information security interests while remaining equitable to other groups, promoting teamwork and cooperation, and maintaining open and honest communication with colleagues.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering/information security preferred.
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Information Security within cloud-native or SaaS technology environments.
Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, container orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Docker), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
Experience in application security practices and tools, including static/dynamic analysis and familiarity with OWASP standards.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
3-5 years of hands-on experience securing Infrastructure as Code, Application Security, and Policy as Code (PaC) using coding languages such as Python, Go, JavaScript, or YAML.
Minimum two years of experience automating and scaling CIS benchmarks or equivalent standards.
Extensive experience writing technical and business-friendly security documentation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Preferred
Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) are highly desirable.
Benefits
Paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days
Paid parental leave
Mental health services
Company
Ryan Specialty
Ryan Specialty is an insurance firm that provides solutions for brokers, agents, and insurance carriers.
1,001-5,000 employees
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Katie Davies
CEO of JEM Specialty Underwriters, Technical Risk Underwriters and Per SE (Power.Energy.Risk)
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Jeremiah Bickham
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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