AI/Cybersecurity Security Engineer

Wabash General Hospital; Mount Carmel (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plans

PTO

Continuous learning stipend

Wellness programs

Job summary

Wabash General Hospital is seeking an AI/Cybersecurity Security Engineer to protect patient data and AI-enabled systems across on-premises and cloud environments. This role combines core cybersecurity engineering with healthcare AI risk management to secure PHI in ML pipelines and decision-support tools.

You will collaborate with IT security, clinical informatics, compliance and data science to implement security controls, conduct assessments, and support HIPAA compliance while enabling care

Qualifications

• 3+ years in cybersecurity or information security.
• Knowledge of network security, identity management, endpoint protection, and incident response.
• Experience with security frameworks and tools such as OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, SIEM, and EDR.
• Scripting or automation experience (Python, PowerShell, or similar).
• Understanding of healthcare security requirements and AI-related security risks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents.
• Implement and maintain security controls across hospital systems and cloud environments.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and security testing.
• Support HIPAA compliance, risk assessments, and audits.
• Evaluate the security of AI-enabled technologies and third-party vendors.
• Partner with IT and business teams to reduce risk and improve security.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Network security

Identity management

Endpoint protection

Incident response

OWASP

MITRE ATT&CK

SIEM

EDR

Python/PowerShell scripting

Tools

OWASP

MITRE ATT&CK

SIEM

EDR

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $95,000 USD to $155,000 USD

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

WGH is looking for an AI/Cybersecurity Security Engineer to help protect our patients, providers, and data across both traditional IT infrastructure and our growing footprint of clinical and administrative AI systems. This role blends core cybersecurity engineering with the specialized risks of healthcare AI — protecting PHI in ML pipelines, securing clinical decision-support tools, and ensuring AI-driven systems meet the same rigorous compliance bar as the rest of our environment. You'll work closely with IT security, clinical informatics, compliance, and data science teams to keep patient data and AI systems secure without slowing down care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents.
• Implement and maintain security controls across hospital systems and cloud environments.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and security testing.
• Support HIPAA compliance, risk assessments, and audits.
• Evaluate the security of AI-enabled technologies and third-party vendors.
• Partner with IT and business teams to reduce risk and improve security.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cybersecurity or information security experience.
• Knowledge of network security, identity management, endpoint protection, and incident response.
• Experience with security frameworks and tools such as OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, SIEM, and EDR.
• Scripting or automation experience (Python, PowerShell, or similar).
• Understanding of healthcare security requirements and AI-related security risks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred

• Healthcare or hospital IT experience.
• Experience with AI/ML security, EHR systems, or medical device security.
• Experience securing cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, OSCP, or HCISPP.

Benefits Summary

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Free internal prescription program
• Employer contributions to premiums.
• Retirement Plans
• 457(b) plan with employer matching.
• 401(a) plan for employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Vacation days: 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service
• Sick days: 12 days per year accruing to a maximum of 65 days.
• Holidays: 6 observed paid holidays
• Work-Life Balance
• Other Benefits
• Employer-provided life insurance with optional additional coverage available at the employee's expense.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Scholarship and Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses

About Us

At Wabash General Hospital, we are dedicated to putting patients at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our motto, “people you know, helping people you love,” we are committed to serving our community with care and compassion.

We offer services for all generations, striving to be the trusted healthcare destination throughout every stage of life. While we are honored to have received numerous awards recognizing our efforts to be the best, what truly sets us apart is the personalized experience we provide to our patients and their families.

Our compassionate and dedicated team is focused on delivering exceptional, individualized care to support patients and their loved ones every step of the way. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.

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