Staff Security Engineer, Sure
Offers equity
Digital insurance sales and services platform
Open for applications
Digital insurance sales and services platform
201-500 employees
Open for applications
Offers equity
201-500 employees
Company mission
To provide a simplistic approach to the complex problems associated with digital insurance.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of InfoSec role in a financial or technology startup
- Experience securing and utilizing cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Experience hardening and monitoring a Kubernetes cluster
- Strong knowledge of web application design, development and testing techniques
- Proficiency in scripting languages, such as Python or Bash
- Self-directed and self-motivated individuals comfortable working with diverse teams
- Experience hardening MacOS and Linux Systems, with strong technical understanding of operating system internals
- Experience with PCI/SOC2/HIPPA audits is a plus
- Experience implementing security and control frameworks
- 2+ years responding to security incidents
What the job involves
- You will help design, maintain and evolve the security program to protect Sure from external and internal threats
- You are hands on, collaborative, adaptive, detail oriented and thrive in a rapid growth environment
- The ideal candidate is well-rounded in multiple security disciplines. Our philosophy is that you would be teaching us as much as you’d learn from us
- By learning and inspiring others, you’ll help cultivate an environment that makes us better at what we do each day
- Collaborate with stakeholders across teams, implement and enforce appropriate policies and procedures
- Maintain our security monitoring solutions and make changes when needed to improve visibility or relevancy of alerting
- Work with engineers to provide subject matter expertise and contribute to all aspects of architecture, authentication, system security and software design
- Administer security-related infrastructure and applications, such as intrusion detection/prevention systems, EDR, firewalls and vulnerability scanners
- Automate security processes and infrastructure when possible
- Continuously review the design and efficiency of application security controls and develop a program of continuous security improvement relating to SDLC
- Partner with developers to develop and implement application security standards, patterns and guidelines that support ongoing deliveries
- Conduct research on emerging products, services, and standards in support of security enhancement and development efforts
- Help plan and execute a security roadmap
Our take
Sure is a software-as-a-service provider that powers API-based digital insurance programs for enterprises and brands. Rather than underwriting the insurance themselves, Sure acts as a platform that enables brands to sell their own insurance packages which are actually underwritten by legacy insurers like Nationwide, Chubb and MetLife.
Not long ago, the company partnered with Zibo to streamline the renters' insurance process for tenants, a smart move in a world that used to be exclusively in person and is transitioning to digital. There are great benefits to having insurance and rent management under one online roof, for landlords and tenants alike. It has since teamed up with PorchPals for embedded package insurance and was recognised as one of the fastest-growing tech companies in North America.
The recent arrival of competitor Boost - founded by Sure's Series A venture capital backer - hasn’t deterred the company at all. In fact, Sure claims to be profitable, and boasts an impressive range of clients – like Tesla, Intuit, Mastercard.
Kirsty
Company Specialist
Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
27% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Sep 2021
$100m
SERIES C
Jun 2019
$23.1m
SERIES B
Total funding: $141.7m
Company benefits
- Equity - Take pride in what you’re building as an owner of the company. Equity is available for all Sure employees
- Comprehensive Health Coverage - Select medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. Elect from multiple plan options to meet your needs
- Unlimited PTO - Time off that’s meant to be taken. We understand the importance of recharging so that you can live your best life
- Extra Cash - 401k retirement savings, flexible spending account, referral bonuses, and more
- Parental leave - Welcome the newest member of your family with fully paid time off and a gradual return to work program following leave
- Mental health breaks - Take a moment for yourself with company-provided meditation apps or build relationships with team members via virtual gatherings and celebrations
Company values
- Passion: We believe in our mission
- Innovation: We think novel thoughts
- Collaboration: We elevate output through teamwork and leave our egos at the door
- Action: We get the job done
- Authenticity: We embrace what makes you, you
Company HQ
Downtown, Santa Monica, CA
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Leadership
Wayne Slavin
(Co-founder & CEO)After working as Senior Sales Engineer for Linspire, Wayne co-founded NetStumbler.com, a tool to detect wireless LANs, BackupRight, online data backup services and Language Fish translation services. Before co-founding Sure, they were the VP of Product Management for Tapingo, letting individuals buy things instantly.
Jarod Kolman
(Co-founder)After Founding and working as Managing Director of Limestone Properties, Jarod co-founded Jarod continues to be Chairman for Limestone Properties, a leading estate agent for residential investment properties in Sandton.
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