Cybersecurity Engineer - Remote

ThedaCare; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ThedaCare in Appleton, WI is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to strengthen our security posture across endpoints and servers, focusing on visibility, threat detection, and automation.

You will detect, investigate, and respond to security threats; lead incident response activities; automate repetitive tasks; and partner with IT teams to enhance patching, vulnerability management, and system hardening in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in cybersecurity, IT operations, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with endpoint security/EDR/endpoint management platforms (e.g., Defender, CrowdStrike).
• Incident response, threat detection, or security operations experience.
• Scripting to automate tasks (PowerShell, Python).
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and enterprise environments.
• Experience troubleshooting distributed/enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Detect, investigate, and respond to security threats across endpoints and servers.
• Improve endpoint visibility and security posture using modern tools and automation.
• Lead and support incident response activities, including investigation and remediation.
• Automate repeatable tasks for alerting, reporting, and risk reduction.
• Partner with IT teams to enhance patching, vulnerability management, and system hardening.
• Identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities across a hybrid environment.
• Monitor systems and networks for suspicious activity or unauthorized access.
• Contribute to security standards, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Endpoint security

EDR

Incident response

Scripting

Windows Server

Security operations

Education

Bachelor's degree with 2 years relevant experience or 6 years progressive IT experience

Tools

Microsoft Defender

CrowdStrike

Tanium

SCCM/MECM

BigFix

SentinelOne

Job description

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare! Summary : We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to help strengthen our security posture and operations by improving visibility, accelerating threat detection and response, and automating protection across our environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of IT operations and cybersecurity, and wants to make a direct impact in a healthcare setting.

Job Description: What You’ll Do Detect, investigate, and respond to security threats across endpoint and server environments Improve endpoint visibility and security posture using modern tools and automation Lead and support incident response activities, including investigation and remediation Automate repeatable tasks for alerting, reporting, and risk reduction Partner with IT teams to enhance patching, vulnerability management, and system hardening Identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities across a hybrid environment Monitor systems and networks for suspicious activity or unauthorized access Contribute to security standards, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives

What You Bring (Core Experience) 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT operations, or a related field Hands-on experience with endpoint security, EDR, or endpoint management platforms Examples: Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, Tanium, SCCM/MECM, BigFix, SentinelOne Experience with incident response, threat detection, or security operations Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, or similar) to automate tasks Strong knowledge of Windows Server and enterprise environments Experience in troubleshooting across distributed or enterprise systems

Additional Experience (Nice to Have) Experience with Tanium (or willingness to learn) Vulnerability management tools (e.g., Rapid7, Qualys, Tenable) Threat hunting or advanced detection techniques Healthcare or regulated industry experience Security certifications (Security+, CySA+, GCIH, or similar)

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree with 2 years relevant experience or in lieu of Bachelors degree, a minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in information technology Five years of experience in information technology Security certifications preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance Job classification is not exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position requires an individual who can work in a fast paced environment, learn quickly and problem solve. Must have the ability to handle stressful situations in dealings with customers and meeting of timelines. This position comes with the expectation that you assist with problems as needed during normal business hours as well as after normal business hours.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Scheduled FTE: 1 Location: Corporate - 222 Building - Appleton,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: Yes Worker Shift Details: Days

About ThedaCare ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services.We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities. This job posting is available in other languages besides English free of charge.

ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.