Security and Compliance Engineering Lead at Dimagi

Headquarters: Cambridge, MA
URL: https://www.dimagi.com/

About the position:

Our Global technology team helps to develop and improve our platform’s architecture design for expressing end-to-end system workflows, both at the functional level and the technical level. Since CommCare is used for applications related to many different types of problems, from agricultural extension education to improving delivery outcomes at birth, the software is written as a portable application engine. That means we don’t often build custom code for specific projects.

Dimagi is looking for a Security and Compliance Engineering Lead to join our Global Technology team. This position can be based out of our Cambridge office but is also open to remote employment within the United States. This role is a 12-month fixed-term position with the option for converting to a permanent status pending re-evaluation of requirements at the end of the contract.

Dimagi’s technology is being utilized for the COVID-19 response in the US across jurisdictions, and we are looking for experienced engineers to support our domestic expansion. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys small organizations, multi-tasking, and a highly flexible work environment. Our developers share a passion for making things work in challenging situations and seeing the impact of our work first-hand.

Responsibilities of this role:

Lead ongoing evaluation and improvement of Dimagi’s compliance with privacy standards, and security control mechanisms and practices

Improve the capabilities and efficiencies of our security and compliance control mechanisms by developing new software features and introducing automation

Execute or support the execution of core security and compliance operations: incident investigation, periodic review, alert monitoring, etc.

Perform internal auditing and review of security infrastructure and process execution

Perform threat analysis to identify and prioritize security work

Build new features using modern best-practices such as version control, continuous integration, automated tests, and daily deploys

Work with Dimagi’s external partners on security reviews and compliance evaluation

Lead initiatives to improve the set of compliance standards for Dimagi’s platform

Collaborate with our multicultural development and implementation teams around the globe

Who You Must Be:

7+ years of software development experience

Experienced in developing enterprise-quality software in a high-level language such as Python or Ruby

Experience and knowledge of common compliance standards, and willing to become an expert in Dimagi’s scopes of compliance like HIPAA, GDPR, etc.

Experienced and knowledgeable about common security approaches at both a cloud appliance and software development practice level

Familiarity with building backend software for the web, and with cloud mechanisms for privacy and security

Fluency in written and spoken English

Experienced in leading architecture and design decisions

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Authorized to work in the United States

Bonus Points:

Passionate about “human-centric” security approaches, and identifying usable and practical software solutions to challenges

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related disciplines

Enthusiasm about working in public health and international development

Benefits Provided:

We aim to make a difference, not just as a company, but as an employer as well. The benefits we offer are geared towards having a strong impact on our staff’s well being. A few of our key benefits are outlined below:

100% employer-sponsored medical insurance paired with a generous Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) fund

A 401K plan with up to a 4% employer match

30 days paid time off inclusive of holidays

Unlimited sick time and an excellent parental leave policy

Access to a flex-time policy that allows employees to work based on a flexible work schedule

Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Magellan Healthcare

10 personal initiative days

Occasional opportunities to travel internationally

Dimagi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, family or parental status, veteran, or disability status.

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