Information Security Engineer II

$110,000 - $135,000 / year

The insurance industry runs on Vertafore. We equip agencies, MGAs, and carriers with the core digital systems, specialized AI, and data-driven foundation to eliminate distribution drag across the insurance lifecycle, spanning sales, servicing, and back-office operations.

Underpinned by unmatched speed and performance power, we are the trusted backbone that’s taking the insurance industry from friction to flow with Distribution Velocity – speed, performance, and trust - to drive growth at scale.

With over 95% of the top agencies and insurers and 50% of industry compliance transactions running through Vertafore, we lead at the intersection of innovation and trust, giving insurance professionals the confidence to transform and win in the AI era.

Our reach is global, with headquarters in Denver, Colorado, and offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.

The Security Engineer II will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing security solutions for cloud-based and application security environments. This role focuses on advancing cloud security (AWS & Azure), securing APIs, and ensuring effective WAF deployment to protect both modern and legacy web applications.

Core Responsibilities:

- Architect and implement cloud security solutions in AWS and Azure, focusing on IAM, encryption, security logging, and network segmentation.

- Manage and optimize Web Application Firewalls (WAF), implementing custom rulesets and exception handling for legacy applications.

- Conduct in-depth application security reviews, threat modeling, and code assessments to identify vulnerabilities and enforce best practices.

- Design and integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring a DevSecOps-first approach.

- Develop and maintain security automation scripts and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).

- Work closely with compliance teams to align security measures with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and insurance industry regulations.

- Assess security risks in applications and cloud environments, providing recommendations that balance security with business needs.

- Support security audits and compliance initiatives by providing evidence and technical explanations for security controls.

- Act as an escalation point for Security Operations incidents and participate in an on-call Security Operations rotation every 4-6 weeks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Strong knowledge of modern application architectures (microservices, containers, APIs) and their security implications.

- Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure security services, including IAM, Security Groups, KMS, WAF, and Defender for Cloud.

- Deep understanding of WAF tuning strategies for modern and legacy applications.

- Experience with securing APIs, container security (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevSecOps practices.

- Proficiency in Python, Go, or PowerShell for security automation.

- Strong ability to assess risks, propose mitigation strategies, and communicate technical security concepts to engineering teams.

Qualifications:

- Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field OR equivalent experience (7+ years in security engineering or related field).

- Security certifications are a plus (AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, GCP Security Engineer).

Additional Requirements:

- Travel required up to 10% of the time outside of the assigned office.

- Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.

- Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer.

- Specific vision abilities required for close vision (computer work, etc.).

- Frequent sitting and/or standing.

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Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.

The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

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