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Virta Health

Cloud Security Engineer

Builds and matures cloud security program for GCP/Kubernetes platform, integrating security into development lifecycle, automating vulnerability management, and refining IAM/network controls. Requires hands-on experience with app sec, IaC (Terraform), and coding in Go/Python.

149k – 188kDenver, COSan Francisco, CASecurity EngineeringRemote
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About the role

Responsibilities

  • Own and enhance security design: Assess current security controls within GCP and Kubernetes, identify improvements, and mature security posture.
  • Champion secure development: Partner with Engineering, Product, and Platform teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle (shift-left).
  • Build and automate: Design, implement, and manage security tooling and automation for vulnerability detection, remediation, and compliance.
  • Refine access control: Evolve IAM strategy for least-privilege access and auditing.
  • Strengthen network security: Improve network architecture, policies, and controls in cloud environment.
  • Develop clear standards: Establish, document, and communicate security policies, standards, and guidelines.
  • Lead security initiatives: Drive vulnerability management and incident response preparedness.
  • Cultivate security awareness: Promote best practices throughout engineering organization.

Requirements

  • Understanding and practical experience securing cloud-native applications and infrastructure, particularly Kubernetes (GCP strongly preferred).
  • Strong grasp of networking, IAM, encryption, OWASP Top 10.
  • Excellent communication to articulate security concepts and influence teams.
  • Hands-on experience in application security: threat modeling, secure coding, vulnerability management, SAST/DAST/IAST.
  • Proficiency in IaC tools, specifically Terraform.
  • Development experience with Go and Python.

Compensation

Starting pay: $145,491 - $187,900 (location-based, commensurate with qualifications & experience). Benefits information on careers page.

Skills

KubernetesGCPTerraformIAMSASTDASTIastGoPythonOwasp Top 10

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