Security Analyst - Remote

Overview

Kin is redesigning insurance to be smarter, faster, and centered on the customer. We use intelligent pricing, offer seamless bundling, and make every step (from purchasing, servicing to claims) simple and friction-free, especially in the places traditional insurers often ignore.

We empower people to protect what matters most, starting with their homes and expanding to all they value, in a world where climate risks, rising costs, and outdated systems leave too many behind. Our approach has fostered amazing growth, attracted marquee investors, and earned us accolades, including being named to:

• Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2025).
• Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2021- 2024, Ranked #37 in 2024).
• Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies.
• Forbes’ Fintech 50.

Simply put, our people are what make us great – we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.

In Short

• Join the growing cybersecurity team at Kin as a Security Analyst.
• Focus on cybersecurity controls testing, vendor risk management, and risk assessments.
• Lead testing of internal controls across frameworks like NIST CSF, SOC2, PCI DSS.
• Manage control evidence gathering and validation for audits.
• Conduct risk assessments for new technologies and vendors.
• Own the vendor security review process and assess security documentation.
• Configure and optimize GRC platforms for risk workflows.
• Work with DevOps teams to validate cloud security controls in AWS.
• Develop internal resources and training for security expectations.
• Communicate risk findings to stakeholders effectively.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, GRC, IT audit, or risk-focused roles.
• Hands-on experience with controls testing and risk assessments.
• Familiarity with frameworks like NIST CSF, SOC2, PCI DSS.
• Experience with GRC tools such as Drata or OneTrust.
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• 401K with company match up to 4%.
• Flexible PTO and company-observed holidays.
• Paid parental leave program with salary continuation.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.