IT Security Operations Engineer

AKASA

IT Security Operations Engineer at AKASA focusing on building and maintaining secure IT environments. Collaborating with teams to automate and enhance security measures for healthcare AI solutions.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GoPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and tune PHI Data Loss Prevention.
Operate AI-powered email security.
Configure MDR/EDR for endpoint posture.
Harden Okta and Google Workspace.
Automate security testing, reporting, and training.
Lead incident response.
Support compliance at the source.
Maintain living documentation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years in security operations, IT security, or a closely related role
Production experience reviewing and configuring security settings in Okta (or an equivalent IdP) and Google Workspace at meaningful scale
Hands-on experience deploying or operating a DLP product across SaaS and endpoints
Experience with AI/ML-driven email security tooling or modern SEGs (Abnormal, Material, Sublime, Proofpoint, Mimecast)
Comfort writing scripts and small services (Python, Go, or TypeScript) to automate repetitive work and integrate APIs
Working knowledge of at least one compliance framework relevant to our environment: HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC 2, or ISO 27001
Strong written communication. You can document a system clearly enough that a teammate can operate it without you
Ownership mindset. You see something broken and fix it. You don't wait for a ticket to act on a problem you can solve, and you take a project from 'idea' to 'in production' without needing to be project-managed through it.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible paid time off (PTO)
Expansive coverage for health, dental, and vision
Employer contribution to Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Generous parental leave policy
Full employee coverage for life insurance
Home office stipend
Cell phone/internet reimbursement
Commuting benefits
Company-paid holidays
401(K) plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

PHI Data Loss PreventionAI-powered email securityMDREDROktaGoogle WorkspaceDLP productPythonGoTypeScript

Soft Skills

strong written communicationownership mindset

Certifications

HIPAAHITRUSTSOC 2ISO 27001