Lead AWS Security Engineer

The role leads the development and maintenance of cloud security detections and tooling at State Farm, collaborating with product teams to secure public cloud adoption and participating in on-call rotations.

Overview

State Farm values neighborly service and community investment, and the organization is moving toward Next Gen Good Neighbor capabilities. The role emphasizes applying judgment, empathy, and technical expertise in moments that matter, with technology designed to strengthen human connections and improve the customer experience.

Hybrid Work Model

Qualified candidates should reside within a 180-mile radius of a hub location and expect a mix of remote work and in-office collaboration as part of a hybrid work environment.

Hub Locations

• Bloomington, IL
• Richardson, TX

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance a Python-based cloud detection tool.
• Collaborate with technical teams across the enterprise to develop and test cloud detection rules.
• Research new cloud services and translate findings into additional or updated detections.
• Communicate changes to cloud vulnerability management, including new detections and broader monitoring scope.
• Participate in rotating on-call duties to support systems in production.

Requirements

• Six or more years of experience in application or infrastructure development and support within AWS.
• Experience with development tooling and practices such as Python, GitLab, and Terraform.
• Knowledge of information security industry standards and practices.
• Awareness of current threats and trends affecting the information security landscape.
• Demonstrated problem solving mindset and curiosity.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative agile team environment.
• Adaptability to changing conditions and priorities.

Technologies

• Python
• GitLab
• Terraform
• AWS
• Cloud native container services

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with eligibility for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay well through health and wellbeing programs; most healthcare premiums covered, multiple plan options including a high deductible plan; 100% in-network preventive care coverage; access to vision, dental, telemedicine, mental health support, and more.
• Develop and grow via industry-leading training, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan ahead with fertility/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discounts, monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and banking options.
• Time for you with generous time-off policies, including up to 20 days annually, parental leave, holidays, life leave, and additional days for volunteering or personal needs.
• Give back through Matching Gift, Good Neighbor Grant, and Employee Assistance Fund programs.
• Finish strong with retirement planning support, including access to free financial advice and a 401(k) plan with employer contributions up to 7% of salary.

Sponsorship

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. State Farm will not sponsor visas for this opportunity.