Security Engineering Tech Lead
Location: Kfar Sava, IL (hybrid)
NEXT’s mission is to help entrepreneurs thrive. We’re doing that by building the only technology-led, full-stack provider of small business insurance in the industry, taking on the entire value chain and transforming the customer experience.
Simply put, wherever you find small businesses, you’ll find NEXT.
Since 2016, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of small business customers across the United States get fast, customized and affordable coverage. We’re backed by industry leaders in insurance and tech, and we still have room to grow — that’s where you come in.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and Mentor: Provide technical security direction and mentorship to security engineers, promoting knowledge sharing, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Hands-On Engineering: Design, build, and maintain scalable security controls and automations within cloud infrastructure and application environments.
- Cloud Security expert - be the focal point for all related cloud security topics.
- Architecture and Design: Partner with engineering and platform teams to secure infrastructure, services, and developer workflows.
- Security by Design: Drive integration of security practices into CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and service deployment processes.
- Automation and Scalability: Guide and develop self-service capabilities that allow teams to securely operate at scale.
- Technical Reviews: Lead security design and code reviews for cloud architectures.
- Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and implement new security practices, frameworks, and controls aligned with NEXT’s security standards.
What We Need:
- 7+ years of experience in security engineering, cloud security, or related fields, including at least 2 years in a technical leadership or mentorship capacity.
- Proven experience with cloud environments (preferably AWS) and infrastructure-as-code tools.
- Strong understanding of Kubernetes security, identity and access management, and network security fundamentals.
- Hands-on experience integrating security into CI/CD and developer workflows.
- Deep understanding of securing distributed systems.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills (Hebrew and English)- able to simplify complex problems, influence cross-functional teams, and mentor engineers at different levels.
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Preferred
- Experience securing AI environments
- Experience leading or contributing to DevSecOps or security automation initiatives.
- Background in infrastructure security reviews, threat modeling, and secure design practices.
- Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, Go, or similar).
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Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some underrepresented people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At NEXT, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
One of our core values is 'Play as a Team'; this means making sure everyone has an equal chance to participate and make a difference. We win by playing together. Next Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and prioritizes building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants of any type and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. Next's policy is to comply with all applicable laws related to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus
Professional Development
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program