Cybersecurity Engineer I

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer I to provide hands-on operational support across the cybersecurity program. You will run vulnerability scans, triage alerts, drive remediation with owners, manage security queues, and maintain tooling and metrics, under mentorship.

This role offers exposure to a healthcare security program and opportunities to grow with a team of experienced engineers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred; equivalent professional experience, military experience, or certifications will be considered.
• A foundational security certification such as CompTIA Security+, (ISC)² SSCP, or CompTIA CySA+ is strongly preferred; candidates hired without one are expected to obtain one within twelve months. Progress toward certifications such as Microsoft SC-900, SC-200, or AZ-500 is supported through the team’s training program.
• One to three years of experience in information technology, service desk, systems or network administration, or cybersecurity, with hands‑on security exposure; relevant internship, military, or substantive home lab experience will be considered.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID concepts, and networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VPN, and proxy services; exposure to PowerShell or Python and to an ITSM process such as ServiceNow is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Running vulnerability scans and validating coverage using platforms like Rapid7 InsightVM and Tenable Nessus.
• Tracking remediation efforts and closing tickets with IT and owners, validating fixes, and escalating stalled findings.
• Performing first-level triage of security alerts and phishing findings, gathering context and documenting observations.
• Supporting data protection and identity operations, including initial triage of Data Loss Prevention alerts and access reviews.
• Managing cybersecurity request queues and coordinating submissions for senior review.
• Maintaining health of security tooling (EDR, logging, device management) and producing dashboards and runbooks.
• Participating in incident response, assisting with evidence collection and containment tasks.

Skills

Vulnerability Scanning

Incident Response

Security Monitoring

Data Loss Prevention

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Cybersecurity or related field

Foundational security certification (preferred)

Tools

Rapid7 InsightVM

Tenable Nessus

Microsoft Purview

Varonis

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Job Description

The Cybersecurity Engineer I provides hands-on operational support across the cybersecurity program while building the technical depth to grow a career in the field. Working under the direction and mentorship of senior engineers, the Engineer I focuses on execution and follow-through—running vulnerability scans, triaging alerts and data protection events, driving remediation to closure with system and application owners, managing security request and exception queues, maintaining security tool coverage, and producing recurring metrics and documentation. This is not a purely entry-level position; the successful candidate arrives with a working foundation in cybersecurity concepts, operating systems, and networking, and—just as important—a genuine passion for cybersecurity and a real desire to expand that knowledge. The role offers exceptional exposure across a healthcare security program alongside experienced engineers who invest in developing the people around them and is an outstanding learning opportunity for someone who enjoys working on a great team in a fast-paced environment. The position is hybrid, pairing remote flexibility with regular on-site presence, because much of the mentoring and knowledge sharing that makes this such a strong learning opportunity happens through in-person collaboration. As with every member of this team, the Engineer I supports incident

Duties and Responsibilities

• Working from established runbooks and procedures under the direction and mentorship of senior engineers, run scheduled and ad hoc vulnerability scans using platforms such as Rapid7 InsightVM and Tenable Nessus, validate scan coverage and credentialed scan success, and prepare findings for senior review and risk-based prioritization.


• Track vulnerability, audit, and assessment remediation to closure—maintaining tickets with IT, infrastructure, application, and vendor owners, validating completed fixes, and escalating stalled findings.


• Perform first-level triage of security alerts, user-reported phishing, and findings escalated by the managed security services provider; gather context, document observations, and escalation according to defined criteria.


• Support data protection and identity operations, including initial triage of Data Loss Prevention alerts in platforms such as Microsoft Purview and Varonis, periodic access and privileged access reviews, and cleanup of stale accounts and entitlements.


• Own the intake and coordination of cybersecurity request queues—exception requests, security reviews, vendor questionnaires, and application requests—verifying completeness and preparing submissions for senior review.


• Maintain the health and coverage of security tooling such as EDR, device management, and logging agents; produce recurring metrics, dashboards, and runbooks; and support the security awareness and phishing simulation program.


• Serve as part of a dynamic team responsible for cybersecurity incident response, supporting evidence and log collection, documentation, and directed containment tasks, and collaborating with ISS, Privacy, and Compliance.


• Share in the team’s on-call rotation, joining after a ramp-up period of roughly three months and with senior engineer support throughout; because the rotation is shared across the full team, it comes around about once every two months.


• Pursue certification, cross-training, and progressive ownership that build technical depth and advance the individual’s cybersecurity career.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Certification

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred; equivalent professional experience, military experience, or certifications will be considered.

A foundational security certification such as CompTIA Security+, (ISC)² SSCP, or CompTIA CySA+ is strongly preferred; candidates hired without one are expected to obtain one within twelve months. Progress toward certifications such as Microsoft SC-900, SC-200, or AZ-500 is supported through the team’s training program.

Knowledge and Experience

One to three years of experience in information technology, service desk, systems or network administration, or cybersecurity, with hands‑on security exposure; relevant internship, military, or substantive home lab experience will be considered.

A solid grasp of foundational cybersecurity concepts—defense in depth, least privilege, risk-based prioritization, CVSS scoring, and common attack types such as phishing, ransomware, and credential theft—plus conceptual familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and awareness of HIPAA requirements for protecting ePHI.

Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID concepts, and networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VPN, and proxy services; exposure to PowerShell or Python and to an ITSM process such as ServiceNow is a plus.

Familiarity with the major categories of enterprise security tooling—EDR, SIEM, vulnerability scanning, email security, DLP, and cloud security—with hands‑on experience in at least one; breadth and aptitude matter more than depth at this level.

Skills And Abilities

• A genuine passion for cybersecurity and a real desire to expand that knowledge, demonstrated through curiosity, self‑directed learning, and enthusiasm for unfamiliar problems.


• Enjoys working on a great team in a fast‑paced environment, and is energized rather than discouraged by shifting priorities and multiple concurrent assignments.


• Strong follow‑through and ownership, with the persistence to drive work to closure across teams that do not report to this role, and the judgment to know when to elevate rather than assume.


• Clear written communication, disciplined documentation habits, attention to detail, and discretion in handling confidential information.

About Us

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non‑profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ


• Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ


• Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ


• Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ


• Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ


• Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ


• Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ


• Atlantic Medical Group


• Atlantic Visiting Nurse


• Atlantic Mobile Health


• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community‑based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

Awards and Recognition

• Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.”


• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.


• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025‑2026 Best Hospital rankings.


• Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.


• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.


• Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.


• Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.


• Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.


• Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Summary

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well‑being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role‑specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members)


• Life & AD&D Insurance.


• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement)


• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non‑elective contribution


• PTO & Paid Sick Leave


• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising


• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave


• Backup and On‑Site Childcare


• Well‑Being Rewards


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program


• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts


• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran

About The Team

Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care powered by a workforce of more than 18,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, the system offers more than 400 sites of care, including eight award‑winning medical centers. Specializing in cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedics, neuroscience, pediatrics, women's health and rehabilitation medicine. Atlantic Medical Group, comprised of 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, represents one of the largest multi‑specialty practices in New Jersey and includes finance, legal, marketing, human resources, talent acquisition, ISS and more. Caring for our patients, our team members and the communities we serve is our central mission.