South San Francisco, United States of America Hybrid Employment

AKASA is hiring an IT Security Operations Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Deploy and refine data loss prevention policies across SaaS platforms and managed Mac devices to prevent unauthorized exposure of protected health information with high detection accuracy.
  • Implement and manage an AI-driven email security solution integrated with Google Workspace to detect and respond to phishing, business email compromise, malicious payloads, and vendor impersonation attacks.
  • Optimize endpoint detection and response configurations across Mac devices to improve security posture, automate responses, and route alerts into incident workflows.
  • Enforce secure configurations in identity and collaboration platforms by maintaining policies for multi-factor authentication, device trust, geographic access, and user lifecycle management, with infrastructure-as-code where feasible.
  • Automate recurring security tasks including phishing simulations, access recertifications, configuration audits, and vulnerability rechecks, while generating actionable reports for leadership and compliance teams.
  • Lead investigations into security incidents involving account breaches or sensitive data exposure, maintaining response playbooks and participating in on-call rotations.
  • Integrate compliance evidence collection directly into security tools to support continuous, automated audits for HITRUST, HIPAA, and SOC 2 standards.
  • Ensure operational continuity by maintaining up-to-date documentation for configurations, incident procedures, and system operations accessible to team members.

Benefits

  • Flexible paid time off policy
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Company-provided life insurance for employees
  • Stipend for home office setup
  • Reimbursement for cell phone and internet expenses
  • Commuting benefits
  • Paid company holidays
  • 401(K) retirement plan

Work Arrangement

Hybrid — South San Francisco HQ

Other

  • This role operates on a hybrid schedule requiring at least two days per week at the South San Francisco headquarters.
  • The organization operates in a fast-moving startup environment that values adaptability, organization, and a strong sense of ownership.
  • Team members are expected to collaborate in pursuit of delivering high-impact, high-quality work.
  • The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
  • Individuals from all backgrounds, including differences in gender, race, ethnicity, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences, are encouraged to apply.
  • Hiring decisions are made without regard to any protected class status, in alignment with fair employment principles.
  • Applicants are considered fairly, including those with criminal records, consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
  • Candidates requiring accommodations during the hiring process due to a disability are encouraged to contact the recruiting team for support.
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AKASA
AKASA is the leading provider of generative AI solutions for the healthcare revenue cycle, helping health systems comprehensively capture and communicate the full patient clinical journey.
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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category security
Posted 2 months ago