Akron Children's · 3 months ago
Senior Security Engineer
Akron, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelAkron Children's is seeking a Senior Security Engineer who will play a crucial role in their Cybersecurity program. The role involves maturing the Risk Management and Incident Response areas by conducting risk assessments and organizing incident response activities.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Assists with the implementation, execution and continuous improvement of the Information Security Program including but not limited to: Policy and Document Maintenance, Risk Assessment, Security Controls and Technical Oversight
Maintains information security policies, procedures, and standards
Conducts periodic risk analysis and risk management assessments
Develops and coordinates application security reviews and is responsible for vulnerability and incident management
Responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of information security tools
Ability to problem solve/remediate in a highly complex and matrixed environment
Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of personalities and work styles
Ability to successfully work well under pressure with tight deadlines and with a sense of urgency
Possess excellent written, oral, and active listening skills
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Experience in HIPAA, HITECH, PCI, NIST, and other frameworks is required
Experience in securing information system technologies is required
Experience working with all levels within an organization is required
Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required
In-depth knowledge of security concepts such as cyber-attacks and techniques, threat vectors, risk management, incident management etc
Knowledge of various operating system flavors including but not limited to Windows, Linux, Unix
Knowledge of applications, databases, middleware to address security threats against the same
Proficient in preparation of reports, dashboards and documentation
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Ability to handle high pressure situations with key stakeholders
Good Analytical skills, Problem solving and Interpersonal skills
Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic work environment. Exceptional organization skills, ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and demonstrated experience in taking initiative and following up on tasks
Education: Bachelor degree in related field is required
Security Certification Required: CEH, CISSP, GCIH, GSEC, or similar level security certification
Preferred
Experience with both Technical Security Engineer and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) is strongly preferred
Experience in healthcare is preferred
2-3 years leadership/ supervisory experience preferred
Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, and SharePoint] or similar software is required
Company
Akron Children's
More Than a Job. It’s loving what you do - and why you do it. Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S.
Founded in 1890
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (3)
2022 (1)
2021 (1)
2020 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
Youngstown FoundationKeyBankNational Institute of Nursing Research
2024-12-12Grant· $0.1M
2024-01-24Grant· $0.75M
2023-04-05Grant· $1.3M
Leadership Team
Lisa Aurilio
Chief Operating Officer
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