Information Systems Security Engineer
Healthcare organization seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer to support and strengthen cybersecurity operations across enterprise systems, networks, and infrastructure. This entry-level security engineering role works closely with senior security leadership to help protect sensitive data, maintain system integrity, and reduce exposure to cyber threats through monitoring, investigation, risk assessment, and implementation of security technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research emerging cyber threats, exploits, and vulnerabilities.
- Conduct log analysis, forensic investigations, and security monitoring.
- Support security scanning, penetration testing, detection, and response activities.
- Assist with implementation and support of cybersecurity tools and infrastructure.
- Develop alerting and detection strategies to identify suspicious activity.
- Participate in incident response and technical investigations following security events.
- Conduct technical risk assessments and support remediation efforts.
- Support security technologies including SIEM, IDS/IPS, VPNs, firewalls, endpoint protection, antivirus, DLP, and web filtering systems.
- Ensure systems align with current security standards, compliance regulations, and operational requirements.
- Assist with maintaining compliance related to HIPAA, PCI, NIST, HITRUST, and related frameworks.
- Collaborate with technical teams and communicate security-related findings effectively.
- Stay current with cybersecurity trends, technologies, and best practices.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems or related field required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in information systems security or related cybersecurity domain required.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas required:
- Endpoint protection.
- Mobile device security.
- Wireless security.
- Vulnerability management.
- Incident response and mitigation.
- Threat research and cyber intelligence analysis.
- CompTIA Security+ certification (or equivalent) required within 6 months of hire.
- Strong knowledge of:
- NIST
- HITRUST
- PCI
- HIPAA Security Rule
- Common cybersecurity frameworks
- Professional experience supporting multiple platforms and applications in a systems administration environment required.
- Ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
Technical Skills Required:
Working knowledge of:
- Local Area Networks (LAN).
- Microsoft Active Directory / Group Policy.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
- Encryption technologies.
- Vulnerability management tools.
- IDS/IPS systems.
- Linux and Windows operating systems.
- Communication protocols.
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB).
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR).
- Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) tools.
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- Additional employee benefits available.