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Security Engineer - Genuine Parts Company
Security Engineer
Security Engineer focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining HIPAA‑compliant security controls for a cloud‑native healthcare clearinghouse using AWS and Python.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design and enforce security architecture for a HIPAA‑compliant healthcare clearinghouse hosted on AWS.
- Develop and maintain automated security controls, including encryption, IAM policies, and network segmentation.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analyses to identify and remediate threats.
- Implement incident response processes, investigate security events, and produce post‑mortem reports.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security best practices into CI/CD pipelines and code reviews.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience securing cloud environments, preferably AWS, with strong knowledge of IAM, KMS, and VPC security.
- Hands‑on experience with Python for scripting security automation and tooling.
- Demonstrated understanding of HIPAA regulations and experience implementing compliance controls for healthcare data.
- Proficiency in vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and incident response methodologies.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work cross‑functionally in a remote team environment.