Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Caris Life Sciences
Job overview
The Senior Information Security Engineer – Cloud at Caris Life Sciences plays a critical role in implementing and enforcing cloud security policies to protect the company's cloud infrastructure and applications, supporting the mission to advance precision medicine and healthcare innovation.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves investigating security incidents, collaborating with Cloud Ops and cross-functional teams to ensure security compliance, troubleshooting security issues, conducting audits, improving security processes, and staying updated on AWS best practices and technologies.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, 8+ years of cloud experience, 5-10 years in engineering or InfoSec focused on cloud network security, strong AWS knowledge, DevOps and DevSecOps experience, and proficiency with security tools like GuardDuty and IAM; certifications like CISSP and AWS Security Specialty are preferred.
Work environment and culture
Caris Life Sciences values innovation, compassion, and purpose, fostering a mission-driven environment focused on improving human health through cutting-edge science and technology.
Company information
Caris Life Sciences is a leader in precision medicine and cancer care, leveraging molecular science and AI to deliver personalized healthcare solutions and advancing medicine across multiple diseases.
Team overview
The engineer will be embedded within the Cloud Ops team and work closely with Product Management, Software Engineering, Data Science, and Infrastructure teams to support cloud platform growth and security.
Job location and travel
This is a remote position with some required travel and occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work.
Application process
Candidates must complete a pre-employment process including background checks, drug screening, credit checks if applicable, and reference verification.
Unique job features
The role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale cloud platforms handling petabytes of data, with a focus on regulated environments and advanced cloud security practices.
Company overview
Caris Life Sciences is a leading biotechnology company specializing in molecular profiling and precision medicine. They generate revenue through diagnostic services, including comprehensive genomic profiling and AI-driven molecular testing, which help in personalized cancer treatment. Founded in 2008, Caris has pioneered innovative approaches in oncology, integrating cutting-edge technology to improve patient outcomes. Their commitment to advancing precision medicine has positioned them as a key player in the biotech industry.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your extensive experience in cloud security engineering, particularly with AWS services, cloud networking security, and security incident investigation, as these are core to the role at Caris Life Sciences.
Emphasize your proficiency with AWS security tools such as GuardDuty, Config, IAM, and cloud security platforms like Wiz, along with your knowledge of DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.
Apply through multiple channels including Caris Life Sciences’ corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure you don’t miss any updates or referrals.
Connect with current employees in the Cloud Operations or Information Security teams at Caris Life Sciences on LinkedIn; when reaching out, use ice breakers like commenting on their recent projects related to cloud security, or expressing your admiration for Caris’ mission in precision medicine and how it motivates your interest in the role.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'cloud security,' 'AWS,' 'DevSecOps,' 'CI/CD,' 'security incident investigation,' and 'infrastructure automation' to pass automated screenings effectively.
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