Clinical Engineering Cybersecurity Specialist

Confidential Recruiting Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision

Professional development

Job summary

Confidential Recruiting Partners is seeking a Clinical Engineering Cyber Specialist to strengthen medical device cybersecurity in a hospital environment. You will implement cybersecurity controls, perform risk assessments, and coordinate remediation with Clinical Engineering, HTM, IT, and Information Security teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with medical devices and healthcare security frameworks, plus strong technical leadership and a proactive approach to emerging threats.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related healthcare or engineering field.
• 3+ years in biomedical/clinical engineering or healthcare tech.
• Hands-on with connected medical devices and device configurations.
• Experience with vulnerability management and patching.
• Knowledge of NIST, ISO, FDA, HIPAA, Joint Commission.

Responsibilities

• Support IT projects impacting connected medical devices.
• Coordinate cybersecurity activities with manufacturers.
• Validate network segmentation with hospital IT teams.
• Lead vulnerability remediation and zero-day response.
• Maintain cybersecurity documentation in CMMS.
• Educate HTM teams on cybersecurity hygiene.

Skills

Medical device security

Vulnerability management

CMMS proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CMMS platforms

Job description

Our client is seeking a Clinical Engineering Cyber Specialist to support and strengthen medical device cybersecurity within a hospital environment. This role is responsible for implementing cybersecurity controls, conducting device risk assessments, coordinating vulnerability remediation, and partnering closely with Clinical Engineering, HTM, IT, and Information Security teams.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with medical devices, biomedical/clinical engineering, and healthcare cybersecurity frameworks, along with strong technical leadership and a proactive approach to emerging threats.

Onsite | No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

Location:Far Rockaway, NY

Responsibilities:

• Support IT projects that impact connected medical devices.
• Coordinate cybersecurity activities with medical device manufacturers.
• Validate and test network segmentation rules in collaboration with hospital IT teams.
• Oversee secure configuration of medical devices to align with cybersecurity standards.
• Collect and maintain Critical Data Elements (CDEs) and manufacturer documentation within the CMMS.
• Lead planned and unplanned vulnerability remediation, including patching, upgrades, and zero-day response.
• Perform medical device cybersecurity risk assessments based on CDEs, device configurations, and manufacturer guidance.

Program Support

• Track and report vulnerability remediation progress.
• Identify opportunities to improve cybersecurity practices across HTM and IT.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of cybersecurity documentation within the CMMS.
• Investigate cybersecurity alerts involving medical devices and develop response recommendations.

Training & Education

• Support cybersecurity education for HTM teams.
• Coach BMETs on cybersecurity hygiene and secure device configuration.
• Participate in industry cybersecurity workgroups and professional forums.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Support enterprise-level cybersecurity audits and compliance activities.
• Provide guidance during hospital audits involving cybersecurity (HIPAA, Joint Commission)

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Proficiency with CMMS platforms and asset-inventory workflows.
• Ability to collaborate with IT, InfoSec, HTM, and device manufacturers.
• Experience with vulnerability management, patching, zero-day response, and device risk assessments.
• Hands-on experience with connected medical devices, device configurations, and manufacturer documentation.
• 3+ years of experience in biomedical/clinical engineering, HTM, medical device cybersecurity, or healthcare technology environments.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO, and healthcare regulatory requirements (FDA, HIPAA, Joint Commission)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, preferably in biomedical, clinical, electrical, computer, information technology, engineering, or a related healthcare discipline.

Preferred Skills:

• HTM-related certifications (CBET, CCE) are beneficial.
• Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, HCISPP, CEH, or Security+
• Experience educating BMETs or HTM teams on cybersecurity best practices.

Benefits & Perks:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with match
• Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Professional development and career growth