Senior DevOps & Security Engineer

About Synapticure Synapticure is the largest, most comprehensive specialty care and life sciences company in the country for those living with neurodegenerative diseases. Founded by patients and caregivers living with these diseases, we are redefining the care and the research paradigm for conditions like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS in all 50 states. Our business is powered by two connected engines. The CARES Engine (Clinical Operations) A scalable, 50-state virtualized clinical network providing timely access to expert neurologists and cutting edge treatments with wraparound care coordination and behavioral health support. Our team creates personalized care plans focused on education and empowerment, connecting patients with a multidisciplinary team of subspecialty neurologists, geriatricians, psychologists, and care coordinators who collaborate to deliver comprehensive care. The CURES Engine (Research & Innovation) Leveraging our deeply engaged, well characterized national patient cohort, CURES partners with life science, pharma, biotech, and medical device companies to accelerate the development of neurodegenerative treatments, spanning discovery stage lab services, clinical trial services, and real world evidence data and analytics. Partnering with providers, health plans, and life sciences companies, including CMS' GUIDE dementia care model, Synapticure is dedicated to transforming the lives of millions of individuals and their families living with neurodegenerative diseases. About The Role The Senior DevOps & Security Engineer is a hands-on technical role responsible for building, operating, securing, automating, and improving our cloud infrastructure and software delivery environments. Reporting to the Director of IT, DevOps & Security, this role works across Engineering, Data, and other teams to maintain secure, reliable, and well-monitored systems. The role focuses heavily on cloud security, compliance, vulnerability management, AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD, observability, and production reliability. This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys working across cloud infrastructure, security engineering, compliance, and broader technical problem-solving. The Day to Day Translate security and compliance requirements into practical technical controls and directly support HIPAA, SOC 2, and related activitiesBuild, maintain, secure, and improve AWS infrastructure, Kubernetes/EKS environments, identity and access controls (IAM), networking, databases, storage, logging, monitoring, and SIEM integrationsDevelop and maintain Terraform, secure CI/CD pipelines, deployment tooling, and related automationManage vulnerability scanning, security telemetry, incident response support, and application/infrastructure hardeningPartner with Engineering, Data, and other internal teams to automate workflows, connect systems, and reduce manual workBuild scripts, integrations, internal tools, and API-based automations across technical and business systemsMaintain clear technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and infrastructure security standardsResearch and evaluate new tools, security practices, and infrastructure approaches to determine how they can be applied effectively in our environmentParticipate in on-call or escalation coverage as operational needs evolve. Our production environment is generally stable and relatively low-traffic, so after-hours work tends to focus more on planned maintenance, upgrades, and proactive security improvements than on responding to outages Minimum Qualifications 4+ years of experience in cloud security engineering, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, SRE, or a related fieldStrong understanding of cloud security, IAM, networking, vulnerability management, observability, and incident responseHands-on experience supporting or implementing security controls in regulated environments (e.g., HIPAA, SOC 2)Hands-on experience with SentinelOne (or similar EDR/endpoint security platforms), AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, and securing CI/CD pipelinesAbility to write scripts (Python, Bash, etc.) and work with APIs, integrations, and security automationExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to produce clear technical writing, architecture documentation, and cross-functional collaborationAbility to work independently, research unfamiliar problems, and take projects from problem definition through implementation Preferred Qualifications Experience in healthcare, healthtech, financial services, or another highly regulated sectorFamiliarity with tools such as Datadog, SentinelOne, Argo CD, GitHub Actions, or Google Workspace administrationDirect experience with SIEM setup, detection engineering, or penetration testing remediationBackground in disaster recovery planning and backup restoration testing Compensation Final compensation will be determined based on location, experience, and qualifications. Our Values We are a remote-first company. While our team is located all across the United States, these core principles tie us together around a common identity: Relentless focus on patients and caregivers: We are determined to provide an exceptional experience for every patient we have the privilege to serve, and we put our patients first in everything we doEmbody the spirit and humanity of those living with neurodegenerative disease: Inspired by our founders, families, and personal experiences, we recognize the seriousness of our patients' circumstances and meet that challenge every day with empathy, compassion, kindness, joy, and hopeSeek to understand, and stay curious: We start by listening to one another, our partners, our patients, and their caregivers. We communicate with authenticity and humility, prioritizing honesty and directness while recognizing we always have something to learnEmbrace the opportunity: We are energized by the importance of our mission and maintain a strong bias toward action Benefits & Perks Full time employees are eligible for: Remote First: Work from anywhere in the 50 United States, with home office technology providedComprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your familyFinancial & Retirement Support: 401(k) plan with employer matching, plus short and long-term disability, and basic and supplemental life insuranceTime Off & Leave: 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, 12 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays, plus a fully paid end-of-year company holiday break (typically Christmas through New Year's)Wellness & Family Growth: Comprehensive family-building and fertility services through Kindbody (where available) at a 20% discount, 24/7 mental health support via Health Advocate and Talkspace (including 12 free on-demand sessions per year), and access to One Medical Travel Requirements & Remote Workplace Setup We're a remote-first company and provide the necessary technology to work from home. Most roles involve only occasional travel, such as for team meetings or professional collaboration events, unless otherwise specified in the job-specific details above. Equal Opportunity Employer Synapticure is an equal opportunity employer and a remote-first workplace. We believe that embedding equity, inclusion, compliance, and operational excellence across all aspects of our employee lifecycle directly reflects our core values. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please apply even if you feel you do not meet all qualifications. At this time, Synapticure is unable to provide work visa sponsorship. 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