Cyber Security Engineer

Verisk Analytics • Jersey City, NJ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to help strengthen and evolve our cloud and enterprise security capabilities . Based in Jersey City, NJ, this role offers a flexible hybrid work model and the opportunity to work at the forefront of cloud security, data protection, and modern security engineering. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on technical leader who thrives in complex environments, collaborates effectively across business and technology teams, and is passionate about designing, deploying, and improving secure architectures. In this role, you will play a critical part in protecting our systems and data while driving innovation through automation, emerging technologies, and best‑in-class security practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience working as a cyber security engineer with a specific focus on cloud security and data protection initiatives.
• Ability to clearly communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Must possess strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects with minimal supervision and meet aggressive deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification(s) in cybersecurity and cloud technology preferred. Examples include the Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK); AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional; AWS Certified Security – Specialty; or other related certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, deploy, and operate security architectures and solutions for cloud and on ‑ premises environments—creating reference architecture patterns, leading technical assessments, identifying infrastructure and configuration risks proactively, and serving as a subject matter expert in security review processes.
• Collaborate across the enterprise—partnering with IT, Cloud, Development, Legal, Cyber Threat, LCARS, and business stakeholders to perform security reviews, assess threats, resolve identified issues through cross ‑ functional workgroups, and align solutions with organizational policies and risk posture.
• Drive automation and innovation within Security Engineering, overseeing evaluation and integration of AI ‑ enabled processes, maturing operational playbooks, defining processes, publishing policies, and uplifting engineering capabilities through modernized tooling and automation approaches.
• Advance the organization’s cybersecurity posture through research on emerging technologies, deployment of new security controls, execution of special projects or task ‑ force initiatives, and continuous improvement of security technologies, processes, and service management practices.
• Perform security reviews and threat assessments for new and existing systems.
• Identify infrastructure and configuration risks and recommend effective remediation strategies.
• Completes all responsibilities as outlined in the annual Performance Plan.
• Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level