Principal Security Engineer
Description For Principal Security Engineer
Nursa, founded in 2019, is a venture-backed healthcare platform addressing U.S. healthcare staffing challenges by connecting qualified nurses with facilities in need. As our Principal Security Engineer, you'll be instrumental in shaping and executing our security strategy, protecting our platform, infrastructure, and data from evolving threats. This role combines technical expertise with leadership opportunities, working across engineering, product, and compliance teams to implement security best practices and maintain healthcare regulations compliance.
You'll lead security architecture design, manage vulnerabilities, handle incident response, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Key responsibilities include developing security policies, mentoring teams, staying ahead of threats, and securing cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of security experience, strong technical skills in cloud security, and excellent communication abilities.
The role offers a unique opportunity to impact healthcare while working with an international team in a culture of trust and innovation. You'll help protect sensitive healthcare data while contributing to Nursa's mission of putting a nurse at every patient's bedside. The position combines technical challenges with strategic leadership, offering growth potential into management roles.
Working at Nursa means joining a mission-driven company that values execution, continuous learning, and making tangible impact. We offer competitive compensation and a flexible, learning-focused environment where you can grow while contributing to meaningful healthcare solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a security leader who wants to make a difference in healthcare technology while advancing their career.
Responsibilities For Principal Security Engineer
- Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of security architecture
- Facilitate regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits
- Lead the investigation and response to security incidents
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards
- Develop, document, and enforce security policies and procedures
- Work closely with teams to integrate security into development lifecycle
- Stay ahead of emerging security threats and vulnerabilities
- Ensure the security of cloud-based services, primarily GCP
Requirements For Principal Security Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in information security
- 2+ years in a senior or leadership role
- CISSP, CISM, or similar certifications preferred
- Cloudflare expertise
- Experience in securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Proficiency in network security, cryptography, and IAM
- Familiarity with OWASP Top 10
- Proficient in security tools and frameworks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits For Principal Security Engineer
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Learning-focused environment
- Opportunity to revolutionize healthcare industry
- International team with flexible work culture
