Application Security/DevSecOps Engineer, Shift Technology
$120-150k
Plus variable component tied to personal and company performance
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AI-driven insurance fraud solution
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AI-driven insurance fraud solution
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$120-150k
Plus variable component tied to personal and company performance
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To revolutionise the policyholder experience through wide-ranging products that apply AI and advanced data science to key insurance processes.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, Cybersecurity Monitoring, or a similar security role
- Experience working with a SIEM platform, preferably Microsoft Sentinel
- Experience with at least one Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) platform such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike, Cortex XDR, or similar
- Experience with application vulnerability management tools such as GitHub Advanced Security, Tenable, or similar
- Knowledge of API, web application, and software supply chain security (SBOM)
- Familiarity with major language frameworks such as C#, Java, React, or Python
- Awareness of security considerations for AI/ML integrations, such as risks like prompt injection
- Familiarity with SaaS application security concepts, such as tenant isolation and secure API design
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure environments and development platforms such as GitHub and GitHub Actions
- Understanding of networking fundamentals and network security concepts
- Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language such as Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, or Go
- Familiarity with KQL or similar query languages is preferred
- Understanding of common cybersecurity threats, attack techniques, and defensive controls
- Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Basic understanding of cloud security, identity security, endpoint security, and vulnerability management concepts
- Awareness of common security and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2, HIPAA, or GDPR
- Strong analytical and investigative mindset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate technical findings clearly, accurately, and concisely
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Disciplined, process-oriented approach to operational work
- Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple investigations simultaneously
- Collaborative team player with a strong desire to learn and grow within cybersecurity
- Ability to remain calm and methodical during security incidents
What the job involves
- As an Application Security/DevSecOps Engineer, you will drive application security and DevSecOps practices across Shift’s software delivery pipeline, from the first line of code through the CI/CD pipeline, working closely with data scientists, software delivery teams, and engineers to ensure security is built in by design
- You will also serve as a first responder within Shift’s Security Operations function, monitoring, triaging, investigating, and responding to security alerts and incidents across our environment. Working closely with engineering, infrastructure, and helpdesk teams, you will help ensure applications are secure by design and that threats are identified, contained, and remediated efficiently while following established processes and procedures
- Working with data scientists, software delivery teams, and engineers to ensure technical security standards are well understood and best practices are followed
- Driving Application Security through defining technical policies, standards, and guidelines and championing these throughout the organisation
- Identification of systemic and cultural developer security issues, and remediation opportunities
- Promote a mind-set of developing secure systems, transferring knowledge of security standards/processes, and acting as a subject matter expert (SME)
- Leading and facilitating threat modeling exercises
- Automation of security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA, vulnerability management)
- Ensuring full benefits realisation of relevant tooling
- Ensure maximum code and infrastructure coverage
- Ensure code and artifact integrity through automated signing and attestation processes within the CI/CD pipeline
- Establish guardrails and governance for AI-assisted development, ensuring AI-generated code is rigorously vetted for security vulnerabilities and adheres to internal coding standards
- Ensure company-wide best practices for Secret Management, IaC Security, and SBOM
- Security auditing of software developed by the company and its partners
- Operate a software vulnerability management program, taking responsibility for the identification, production, and improvement of meaningful metrics, and reporting on progress
- Prioritise and manage the remediation of code defects
- Monitor and triage security alerts generated from Microsoft Sentinel, EDR platforms, cloud security tools, and other security technologies
- Investigate suspicious activity and determine the severity, scope, and potential impact of security events
- Validate alerts, differentiate false positives from actionable incidents, and escalate to relevant teams - following established processes - when additional investigation or response is required
- Serve as a first responder for security incidents and operational security events, executing response procedures and containment actions in accordance with established playbooks and guidance
- Gather relevant evidence, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and ensure timely remediation of identified issues
- Maintain accurate records of investigations and actions taken, and participate in post-incident reviews and documentation activities
- Communicate investigation results clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Work closely with engineering and infrastructure teams to support remediation efforts
- Participate in internal purple team exercises and security initiatives
- Maintain a disciplined, process-driven approach to incident handling and operational responsibilities
- Continuously develop technical and security knowledge through training, collaboration, and hands-on experience
Application process
- First fit call with our Talent Acquisition Manager
- Team fit call with the Hiring Manager
- Tech round with the Team
- A final interview with our CISO
Our take
The global insurtech market is projected to grow substantially given the increased demand for insurance service digitisation, projected market expansion, and developments in technology that have made it easier to buy and process claims. Insurtech helps create new avenues that large insurance companies have less incentive to pursue, such as offering social insurance and customised policies for clients.
In January 2021, Shift Technology introduced the Shift Insurance Suite to help the insurance industry apply AI-based decision automation and optimisation technology solutions. This addresses critical processes across the insurance policy lifecycle, and helps insurers to achieve faster, more accurate claims and policy resolutions.
Shift Technology is focusing on continuous deployment in the UK and the US, whilst exploring opportunities in Singapore, as it attempts to become an international player in the market. However, it must stave off a number of major competitors to do so, including Quantemplate, Slice and Neos.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-1% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
May 2021
$220m
SERIES D
Mar 2019
$59.9m
SERIES C
Total funding: $319.8m
Company benefits
- Flexible remote and hybrid working options
- Competitive Salary and a variable component tied to personal and company performance
- Company equity
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Parental leave opportunities
- Extensive mental health benefits provided via our global Employee Assistance Program
- Paid volunteering time - 16 hours annually
Company HQ
Bercy, Paris, France
Leadership
Jeremy Jawish
(Co-Founder & CEO)Experience in fraud detection solution development for AXA in 2011, and as an FICC Strategist for Goldman Sachs in 2012.
Eric Sibony
(Co-Founder & CSO)PhD in machine learning from 2012-2016, and has been CSO since 2013.
David Durrleman
(Co-Founder & Fellow Engineer)Experience as a Fixed Income Strategist for Goldman Sachs between 2008-2013.
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