Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Sift Healthcare is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to join our growing team. The Senior Cloud Security Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud infrastructure, platforms, and applications for Sift and will work closely with cross‑functional teams to identify and mitigate risks, develop and implement cloud security strategies, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Cloud Security Engineering:
  Design, develop, and implement cloud-based infrastructure and programs, including identity and access management, configuration management, and security monitoring.
• Cloud Security Architecture:
  Design and implement secure cloud architectures.
• Security Operations:
  Lead the secure operations of cloud infrastructure, platforms, and software, including installation, maintenance, and improvement of cloud computing environments.
• Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment:
  Analyze and identify potential security threats, assess risks, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the security and integrity of cloud-based systems.
• Compliance and Governance:
  Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, Fed/State RAMP, GDPR) and organizational policies, and develop and maintain cloud security governance frameworks.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  Partner with architects, engineers, and data scientists to develop and implement AI/ML and cloud security strategies.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify areas for improvement to enhance visibility, detective capabilities, and risk reduction.

• 8+ years of relevant Cyber Security experience.
• Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks, regulations, and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Experience with cloud security tools and technologies (e.g., AWS IAM, AWS Control Tower, Guard Duty, Macie, CNAPP, CWPP, SIEM).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Highly organized and motivated, with the ability to deliver results with minimal direction.

• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security).
• Experience with Dev Ops and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Git Hub Actions).
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, R, Jupyter Notebook, Power Shell).
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Compensation will be based on skills, experience, and performance.

Sift is a data science company working to improve payments operations and outcomes in the healthcare industry. We are a growing and dynamic team that is serious about AI. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sift is thriving and looking for motivated team members who will help shape our culture. Sift offers competitive salaries and benefits. Learn more about Sift at

As set forth in Sift Healthcare’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.