Truveta provides unprecedented real-world data and real-time intelligence, powered by a dataset built with and owned by US health systems united in a mission of Saving Lives with Data. Together, we power breakthrough medical discoveries, accelerate regulatory-grade evidence, and improve patient care. Today, Truveta enables research on more than 130 million de-identified patients across the US.
Achieving Truveta’s ambitious mission requires an incredible team of talented and inspired people with a special combination of health, software and big data experience who share our company values.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Principal Security Engineering Manager to own and drive security across applications, cloud infrastructure, and platform operations.
This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can design and implement security controls end-to-end while partnering closely with engineering teams. The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of software engineering, cloud architecture, and security expertise, with the ability to scale security practices in a modern, cloud-native environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the design and implementation of security controls across the full technology stack, including applications, services, and cloud infrastructure.
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Establish and drive secure development practices, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows.
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Own programs for identifying and addressing risks, including:
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Vulnerability discovery and remediation
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Application and infrastructure testing
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Continuous validation of security posture
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Define and implement data protection strategies, including encryption, access controls, and data handling standards.
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Conduct and govern security assessments for both internally developed systems and external vendors/partners.
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Build and enhance identity and access control systems, ensuring least privilege and strong authentication mechanisms.
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Develop and mature logging, monitoring, and detection capabilities to identify and respond to threats effectively.
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Strengthen threat detection and incident response readiness through automation, telemetry, and engineering-driven approaches.
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Design and secure cloud and network architectures, including edge protection, traffic filtering, and service isolation.
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Drive adoption of modern security architectures such as zero trust and defense-in-depth.
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Integrate security into emerging technologies, including AI/ML systems, ensuring protection against data leakage and model abuse.
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Partner with engineering, platform, and product teams to embed security into system design and architecture decisions.
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Lead by example as a hands-on engineer, contributing to design reviews, code, and automation where needed.
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Mentor and guide engineers, raising the overall security and engineering maturity of the organization.
Required Qualifications
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12–16+ years of experience in security engineering, software engineering, or cloud security.
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Strong background in software development or DevOps, with the ability to build or review code and automation.
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Deep understanding of:
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Secure application design and common vulnerabilities
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Cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and distributed systems
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Identity systems and access control models
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Monitoring, detection, and response mechanisms
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Network and edge security principles
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Experience implementing security at scale in cloud-native environments.
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Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to influence engineering and leadership teams.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in regulated environments (e.g., healthcare, finance).
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Familiarity with modern AI/ML security considerations.
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Experience with large-scale telemetry and detection systems (e.g., SIEM platforms).
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Knowledge of industry standards and compliance frameworks.
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Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, OSCP, cloud security certifications).
What We’re Looking For
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A builder and problem-solver who can operate across multiple layers of the stack.
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Someone who naturally bridges engineering and security rather than treating them separately.
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A leader who can simplify and unify security practices across teams.
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Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive outcomes in a complex environment.