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Sanford Health · 1 month ago

Senior Cyber Security Engineer - Network Security

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$40/hr - $66/hr

4+ years exp

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. The Senior Cyber Security Engineer - Network Security is responsible for the technical and operational delivery of enterprise cybersecurity solutions, focusing on implementing and maintaining security controls to protect the organization's assets.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for the technical and operational delivery of enterprise cybersecurity solutions

Focuses on the development and implementation of processes and tools for identifying, evaluating, implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining technical security controls for the organization

These controls are designed to prevent, detect, and contain security threats; enabling Sanford to be productive while maintaining a secure environment that optimizes Sanford’s return on investment

Lead the building, configuring, and maintaining of cybersecurity systems to ensure our operational environments stay compliant and secure

Implements security controls using industry best practices across numerous technologies including, but not limited to SIEM, email filtering, web and content filtering, firewall, IPS/IDS systems, identity and access management, SSO/MFA, vulnerability management, and data protection

Skillfully maintains the existing security systems, including implementing new features, performing upgrades, and managing technical configurations/policies across a variety of business-critical systems

Proficiently monitors and responds to security system health alerts

Respond to day-to-day operational work such as managing security tools while simultaneously multitasking with strategic project initiatives

Provide security consulting services to other Sanford health groups

Provide assistance to a 24x7 team of dedicated security engineers focused on maintaining operational stability while reducing risk

Build and maintain key vendor and supplier relationships

Lead strategic project initiatives ensuring the processes and procedures are well defined and documented

Recognize both internal and external threats and understand/communicate risks to Sanford Assets

Make strategic recommendations to enhance and improve overall security posture

Advise on methods to increase efficiency of current toolsets (such as script automation or process improvement recommendations)

Mentor others within the team as well as receive instruction and guidance from others within the team

Write documentation that can be used by all team members and other employees

Identify gaps in established/documented process and update as needed

Works under limited guidance due to previous experience/breadth of knowledge of processes and organizational knowledge

Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments

Regularly presented with new assignments and projects that require the application of independent judgement/interpretation of policies/practices

Checks own work and the work of other team members

Qualification

Network security conceptsSecurity frameworksStandardsScripting languagesNetwork protocolsSecurity certificationsCommunication skillsDocumentation skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam player

Required

Strong communication skills to explain complex concepts to various stakeholders

Excellent documentation skills for development of diagram, requirements, process mapping and overall design solutions

Strong team player with curious and flexible nature

Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, OSI model) and network security concepts

Expertise in network switch, routing, and security technologies (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, etc.)

Experience with security frameworks and standards (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001)

Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Perl, PowerShell)

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Bachelor's degree in cyber security or an information technology related field

Minimum of 4 years experience working in Cyber Security field

Preferred

Security Certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM, Security+, CEH, etc.) are highly desired

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

A 401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

A generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance

Company

Sanford Health

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Sanford is a healthcare company providing research, education and clinical care.

Founded in 1894

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.sanfordhealth.org

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