Cyber Security Engineer II

Howard University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 117,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis​

Retirement savings plans

Professional development and CEU

Collaborative and mission-driven work

Opportunity to contribute to ahistoric

Job summary

Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer II to protect the hospital’s digital infrastructure, clinical systems, and patient data. You will deploy and manage security tools, monitor threats, and support regulatory compliance.

The role collaborates with IT, clinical, and administrative teams to strengthen security posture while enabling secure, reliable healthcare delivery. A Bachelor's in a related field and 3–5 years of security experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of cybersecurity engineering or IT security operations experience.
• Experience implementing and managing network security solutions.
• Experience with cloud security platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Experience with endpoint protection and vulnerability management.
• Familiarity with incident response procedures.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain cybersecurity tools including firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and SIEM platforms.
• Monitor network and system activity for potential threats and respond to security incidents.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support penetration testing activities.
• Remediate security vulnerabilities and support enterprise risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with security standards including HIPAA, NIST, and internal security policies.
• Maintain security documentation, incident reports, and compliance records.
• Recommend improvements to security architecture and operational processes.
• Support cross-functional IT initiatives and hospital cybersecurity programs.
• Provide guidance and technical direction to junior cybersecurity staff and project teams.
• Participate in cybersecurity awareness and training initiatives across the organization.

Skills

3–5 years of cybersecurity engineering

Experience implementing and managing网络

Experience with cloud security (Azure,

Endpoint protection and vulnerability

Incident response procedures

Analytical, troubleshooting, and docs

Healthcare environment collaboration

Firewalls and IDS/IPS

SIEM platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field

Tools

Firewalls

Intrusion Detection/Prevention (IDS/IPS)

SIEM

Endpoint protection tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

Cybersecurity Engineer II

Role Summary

Howard University Hospital is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer II to help protect the hospital’s digital infrastructure, clinical systems, and sensitive patient data. This role is responsible for implementing and managing cybersecurity technologies, monitoring threats, supporting regulatory compliance, and strengthening the hospital’s overall security posture.

The Cybersecurity Engineer II works collaboratively with IT, clinical, and administrative teams to ensure secure technology operations while supporting the hospital’s mission of delivering exceptional patient care.

What You’ll Do

• Deploy, configure, and maintain cybersecurity tools including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and SIEM platforms
• Monitor network and system activity for potential threats and respond to security incidents
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support penetration testing activities
• Remediate security vulnerabilities and support enterprise risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with security standards including HIPAA, NIST, and internal security policies
• Maintain security documentation, incident reports, and compliance records
• Recommend improvements to security architecture and operational processes
• Support cross-functional IT initiatives and hospital cybersecurity programs
• Provide guidance and technical direction to junior cybersecurity staff and project teams
• Participate in cybersecurity awareness and training initiatives across the organization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
• 3–5 years of cybersecurity engineering or IT security operations experience
• Experience implementing and managing network security solutions
• Experience with cloud security platforms (Azure, AWS)
• Experience with endpoint protection and vulnerability management
• Familiarity with incident response procedures
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent
• Prior experience supporting healthcare IT environments

About Howard University Hospital

Howard University Hospital is a leading academic medical center serving the Washington, DC community and beyond. As part of Howard University’s health sciences enterprise, the hospital combines patient care, education, and research to advance healthcare outcomes and improve lives.

Our technology and cybersecurity teams play a critical role in protecting patient information, safeguarding hospital operations, and supporting secure innovation in healthcare delivery.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement savings plans
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Collaborative and mission-driven work environment
• Opportunity to contribute to a historic academic medical institution

Position Details

Department: Enterprise Technology Services

Reports To: Senior Director of Cybersecurity

Location: Howard University Hospital – Washington, DC

Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $117,000.00 - $130,000.00 Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Compliance Statements

Culture of Care

Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability, learning, and patient safety.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation

Howard University Hospital is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

Pay Transparency

Salary ranges listed in job postings reflect the expected compensation range for the position and are provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Final compensation is determined based on experience, education, internal equity, and other relevant factors.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.