Security Engineer

Next Insurance, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, is an insurtech company offering digital insurance solutions tailored to small businesses across the U.S. By leveraging AI and machine learning, the company provides customized policies for sectors such as general liability, professional liability, and commercial auto insurance. Business owners can easily receive quotes and purchase coverage through the platform online.

To date, Next Insurance has raised over $1.1 billion in funding, including a $265 million strategic round in November 2023, led by Allstate and Allianz X. This funding is intended to accelerate the company's path to profitability and expansion. A strategic partnership with Allstate enables Next Insurance to develop new commercial auto products and extend its offerings to Allstate’s customer base.

Serving more than 500,000 small businesses nationwide, Next Insurance employs around 700 people, with offices in Palo Alto, Waltham, Rochester, Israel, and some remote roles.

As a Security Engineer in NEXT Insurance, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our product security posture, encompassing our cloud infrastructure and application layers. Your responsibilities will ensure our systems are robust, resilient, and secure against evolving threat

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Responsibilit

• ies:Deploy and manage cutting-edge security tools, enhancing the security posture of our public cloud services. You will ensure our security solutions are fully integrated and optimized across our platf
• orm.Collaborate across various security domains, including product, workforce, operations, and compliance, to execute our security road
• map.Maintain a proactive stance in operational security management. You will be pivotal in detecting and responding to critical issues that impact the delivery of our security servi
• ces.Conduct thorough technical evaluations to identify and address coverage gaps in our existing security capabilities. This involves a continuous improvement mindset to adapt to evolving security landsca
• pes.Work closely with business stakeholders to develop and deploy security solutions that align with business goals and enhance our operational efficie
• ncy.Manage the deployment of security infrastructure and service maintenance, implement change controls, and ensure system resilience and reliabil
• ity.Gain a deep understanding of our product architecture and usage patterns. This knowledge will empower you to develop solutions that provide the most significant value and impact to the busin

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Qualifica

• tions:5+ years of experience in security engin
• eeringProven experience working in a cloud-native or hybrid enviro
• nment.Strong familiarity with cloud infrastructure security and application security con
• cepts.Expertise in container technologies and orchestration tools, especially Docker and Kuber
• netes.Understanding of Secure Software Development Life Cycle methodol
• ogies.Experience with CI/CD and automation
• tools.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced startup enviro