Defense and Orchestration Security Engineer Associate

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On‑demand pay program

Discounts directory

Job summary

Corewell Health seeks an Associate Engineer to join the Defense & Orchestration team. This hybrid role expects onsite about one day per week and is open to candidates in the Grand Rapids (west) or Southfield (east) regions.

The role supports deployment, operation, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity controls, working with senior engineers to tune platforms, troubleshoot issues, and reduce risk with minimal business disruption.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent in cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
• Experience with security information management systems and common log formats (syslog, event log).
• Security concepts across multiple operating systems, networks, databases, and web applications.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, analyze and enforce security policies and procedures.
• Assist in gathering security threat data and support DS staff with security matters.
• Contribute to security assessments and reviews for hosted systems to ensure compliance.
• Learn from senior engineers and expand security skills.

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

CISCO Certification

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

CISSP - ISACA

CISA - ISACA

CRISC

Job description

This is a hybrid role that will be expected to be onsite about one day per week. Open to hiring from our west (Grand Rapids) or east (Southfield) regions.

Job Summary

An Associate Engineer on the Defense & Orchestration team helps deploy, operate, maintain, and continuously improve cybersecurity technologies that protect the organization from cyber threats. The role works closely with senior engineers to implement security controls, tune, and optimize security platforms, troubleshoot technical issues, support automation efforts, and assist with projects that improve the organization's overall security posture. Success in the role requires curiosity, continuous learning, collaboration, accountability, and a focus on reducing risk while minimizing disruption to the business.

Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision, supports the analysis and enforcement of security policies, and procedures that safeguard the integrity of and access to enterprise systems, files and data elements, including system security profiles, security incidents/violations and exceptions.
• Provides assistance in gathering threats collected from the various Corewell Health security tool and helps with the direct operational support of the business and DS staff for security-related matters.
• Contributes to the security assessments and reviews of internally and externally hosted application and infrastructure systems to ensure security compliance.
• Makes opportunities to expand your skills by learning from more experienced Security Engineers.

Qualifications

Required

• Technical school/Associate’s degree or equivalent

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• 2 or more years of relevant experience in the field
• Experience with security information management systems and common system log formats, including syslog and event log
• Exposure to two or more areas of network topology/infrastructure, client/server, databases, web security, multiple operating systems (Windows, *nix, mainframe, IOS/mobile, embedded), web operations, encryption, authentication, vulnerability scanning, virus/malware management, data loss/leakage prevention, logging/security information management, firewall and intrusion detection systems
• CRT - GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
• CRT - GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• CRT - CISCO Certification - CISCO Commercial & Industrial Security Corporation
• CRT - Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
• CRT - Information Systems Security Professional, Certified (CISSP) - ISACA Information Systems Audit and Control Association
• CRT - Information Systems Auditor, Certified (CISA) - ISACA Information Systems Audit and Control Association
• CRT - Risk and Information Systems Control, Certified (CRISC)

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Defense and Orchestration - Corporate

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.