Senior Data Security Engineer

Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring a Senior Data Security Engineer to join our Security team.

Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About the role

As Senior Data Security Engineer, you will be at the forefront of safeguarding our digital ecosystem. Collaborate with dynamic teams across Data, Engineering, Privacy, HR, and Compliance to architect cutting-edge security solutions that drive innovation and protect our business. 

You will report to the Associate Director, Privacy & Compliance Engineering.

Work Location:

Oscar is a blended work culture where everyone, regardless of work type or location, feels connected to their teammates, our culture and our mission.

If you live within commutable distance to our New York City office (in Hudson Square), our Tempe office (off the 101 at University Dr), or our Los Angeles office (in Marina Del Rey), you will be expected to come into the office at least two days each week. Otherwise, this is a remote / work-from-home role.

You must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, or Washington, D.C. Note, this list of states is subject to change. #LI-Remote

Pay Transparency:

The base pay for this role is: $144,000 - $189,000 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program, company equity grants, and annual performance bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead a More Secure Data Management Lifecycle: Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive data security framework encompassing data creation, storage, usage, sharing, and deletion, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Design and Implement Safer Data Access: Architect and deploy granular access control mechanisms, leveraging technologies like column and row level access controls to ensure proper data access is consistently enforced and least privilege principles are met.
• Drive Strategic Security Initiatives: Lead ad-hoc security projects aligned with broader technology and organizational goals, contributing to the development and execution of the long-term security roadmap.
• Measure and Report on Security Initiatives: Develop innovative metrics and reporting frameworks to evaluate the impact of security initiatives, providing clear, actionable insights for executives and ensuring accountability to stakeholders.
• Champion Security Best Practices and Culture: Partner with internal stakeholders to refine security standards and promote a security-first mindset throughout the organization.
  Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in data science, data engineering, or technical security engineering role

Bonus Points

• 5+ years experience with modern database and storage (SQL) and data pipeline creation2+ years of programming experience (strong preference for Python)
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical space
• Experience communicating technical issues or requirements and their implications to other areas of the business
• Ability to commit and manage code in multiple repositories
• Familiarity with HIPAA and other data protection regulations

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At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We're on a mission to change health care -- an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.

Pay Transparency:  Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability in