Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineer

The mission of Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange) is to radically improve how Washington residents secure health insurance through innovative and practical solutions, an easy-to-use customer experience, our values of integrity, respect, equity and transparency, and by providing undeniable value to the health care community. The Exchange is a public-private partnership that operates Washington Healthplanfinder, the eligibility and enrollment portal used by one in four Washington residents to obtain health and dental coverage. Through this platform, and with support from a Customer Support Center and statewide network of in-person navigators and brokers, individuals and families can shop, compare and enroll in private, qualified health plans (as defined in the Affordable Care Act) or enroll in Washington Apple Health, the state Medicaid program.

The Cloud Security Engineer position supports the Cloud & Infrastructure Security Team in the implementation and ongoing maintenance of information security solutions across both on-premises and cloud environments. The role focuses on providing expert guidance in cloud and infrastructure security architecture, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure and cloud-native environments. Key responsibilities include enforcing security controls and configuration standards across cloud and on-premise systems, participating in design reviews, and collaborating with DevOps and Infrastructure teams to embed security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle. The position also involves evaluating emerging security technologies, maintaining comprehensive security architecture documentation, assessing the implementation of security controls, and managing vulnerability scanning processes to identify and mitigate potential risks.

Core business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. There are times where irregular hours will be required. The preferred duty station is our Olympia, Washington headquarters. The nature of this role relies heavily on remote and in-person collaboration. While a hybrid remote and on-site schedule may be considered, the position will require flexibility to allow for in-office availability as business needs dictate. Travel requirements will be limited, however there may be occasions where an employee is required to travel and work irregular hours to attend meetings or trainings. Duties of this position require the use of standard office furniture and equipment, including setup for remote work. The employee is responsible for providing and maintaining a safe, ergonomic, and secure workspace at their remote location. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.