Sr. Security Engineer - Specialist (IAM / Data Protection / Forensics) - Remote

Sr. Security Engineer - Specialist (IAM / Data Protection / Forensics) - Remote

Posted Today by HUMAC INC.

Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote

Summary: The Sr. Security Engineer - Specialist role focuses on providing expert knowledge in identity and access management, data protection architecture, or digital forensics and incident response, specifically aimed at securing sensitive healthcare data. The position requires extensive experience and is structured as a long-term contract. The role is fully remote, allowing for flexibility in work arrangements. Candidates must possess a deep understanding of AWS security and related technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • IAM track: design and operate identity, access, SSO/MFA and least-privilege models across cloud and SaaS.
  • Data Protection track: architect encryption, DLP, key management and data-classification controls for PHI.
  • Forensics track: lead incident response, forensic investigation, evidence handling and detection engineering.
  • Define standards, automation and reference architectures within the specialty.

Key Skills:

  • AWS
  • Python
  • Deep AWS security expertise in the relevant specialty; Python for automation and investigation tooling; SQL for log/data analysis where applicable.
  • IAM platforms (Okta, AWS IAM Identity Center, Entra).
  • DLP/KMS/HSM and data-security architecture.
  • DFIR tooling, SIEM (Splunk), detection engineering.
  • Relevant certifications (CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, AWS Security).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:
Job Title: Sr. Security Engineer - Specialist (IAM / Data Protection / Forensics)
Location: Remote in US
Experience: 12+ Years
Long Term Contract

Role summary:
Provide deep specialist expertise in one of identity & access management, data protection architecture, or digital forensics & incident response, securing sensitive healthcare data at scale.

Must have Skills:

  • AWS
  • Python
  • Deep AWS security expertise in the relevant specialty; Python for automation and investigation tooling; SQL for log/data analysis where applicable.
  • IAM platforms (Okta, AWS IAM Identity Center, Entra).
  • DLP/KMS/HSM and data-security architecture.
  • DFIR tooling, SIEM (Splunk), detection engineering.
  • Relevant certifications (CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, AWS Security).


Key responsibilities

  • IAM track: design and operate identity, access, SSO/MFA and least-privilege models across cloud and SaaS.
  • Data Protection track: architect encryption, DLP, key management and data-classification controls for PHI.
  • Forensics track: lead incident response, forensic investigation, evidence handling and detection engineering.
  • Define standards, automation and reference architectures within the specialty.