Security Engineer Job at Truveta (Seattle)

Security Engineer

Truveta

Location:
United States , Seattle

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

115000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Truveta is the world’s first health provider led data platform with a vision of Saving Lives with Data. Our mission is to enable researchers to find cures faster, empower every clinician to be an expert, and help families make the most informed decisions about their care. Achieving Truveta’ s ambitious vision requires an incredible team of talented and inspired people with a special combination of health, software and big data experience who share our company values. This position is based out of our headquarters in the Greater Seattle area. #LI-hybrid

Job Responsibility:

Design, implement, and operate data discovery and classification programs across structured and unstructured data sources
Define and maintain data classification standards, labels, and handling requirements aligned with business and regulatory needs
Deploy, tune, and maintain data security and governance tooling (e.g., Microsoft Purview, DLP, Defender for Cloud Apps, DSPM platforms)
Integrate data discovery, classification, and exposure signals into security and governance workflows
Partner with engineering and data platform teams to embed secure-by-design data governance controls into data pipelines and cloud services
Continuously improve visibility into where sensitive data lives, how it is accessed, and how it is protected
Own and operate vulnerability management efforts with a focus on risks that impact sensitive data
Identify and assess data exposure risks caused by cloud misconfigurations, excessive permissions, insecure APIs, and weak access controls
Correlate vulnerability and exposure data with data sensitivity and business impact to drive risk-based prioritization
Track remediation actions to completion and validate the effectiveness of implemented fixes
Provide clear reporting on vulnerability trends, data exposure risk, and remediation progress
Proactively identify shadow data stores, over-shared resources, and misclassified sensitive data
Monitor and continuously improve data security posture, including access controls, encryption, and data lifecycle protections

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of experience in Security Engineering, Data Security, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, or Governance-focused roles
Hands-on experience with data discovery, classification, and governance tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview, DLP, DSPM platforms)
Strong understanding of data security concepts, including classification, encryption, access control, data lifecycle management, and least privilege
Experience operating or contributing to vulnerability management programs, including prioritization and remediation tracking
Solid understanding of Azure cloud architecture, data services, and native security controls
Familiarity with identity and access management (Azure Entra ID, RBAC) as it relates to data access and exposure risk
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks impacting data security (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain data risk to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority
Relevant certifications such as SC-400 (Information Protection), SC-300, Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or similar are strongly preferred

Nice to have:

Ability to be a self-starter and motivated to help Engineering teams understand cyber security best practices
Experience with SAST, DAST, OSS, web-app pen-test, and offensive security assessment tools
Knowledge and experience with information security controls, infrastructure, and implementation techniques
Experience in improving vulnerability remediation requirements
Experience in delivering product security in one or more public clouds (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Experience in securely operating highly distributed systems with published SLAs
Experience with supporting engineering compliance, e.g., HIPAA, ISO, SOC2, FDA
Certifications in Information Security, e.g., GSEC, GCWN, GDSA, CISSP, HCISP, CCSP, CRISC, CISM, Security+, or other security relevant accreditations
Offensive Security certifications are a plus, e.g., GCIH, GPEN, GXPN, OSCP, OSEE, CEH

What we offer:

Interesting and meaningful work for every career stage
Great benefits package
Comprehensive benefits with strong medical, dental and vision insurance plans
401K plan
Professional development & training opportunities for continuous learning
Work/life autonomy via flexible work hours and flexible paid time off
Generous parental leave
Regular team activities (virtual and in-person)
Additional compensation such as incentive pay and stock options

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Security Engineer

Truveta

Location:
United States , Seattle

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

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