Information Security Engineer

OU Medicine; Oklahoma City (OK); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Security Engineer II to implement and optimize security solutions. This role involves working closely with senior engineers on complex projects, providing 24x7 on-call support, and leading initiatives to improve security processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security engineering, experience with various security tools, and excellent problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic team in a collaborative environment that values innovation and professional growth, while ensuring the safety and integrity of critical systems.

Benefits

PTO

401(k)

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in Security Engineering with experience in security services and tools.
• Strong knowledge of cloud services, SSO, MFA, and security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain security solutions while resolving complex security tickets.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure proper access controls and system integration.

Skills

Security Engineering

Network Protocols

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Active Directory

DLP

Cloud Services

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ServiceNow

VMware ESX

Job description

This position may be performed remotely from the following locations within the United States of America: Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The Security Engineer II will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and optimizing security solutions. This role requires in-depth technical knowledge of security and IT systems, participation in advanced projects, and the ability to work with senior engineers on complex initiatives. The Security Engineer II will assist in implementing critical security functions and provide guidance to other engineers. This position actively participates in strategic planning and provides 24x7 on-call support with other members of the security engineering staff.

Responsibilities listed here are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without accommodation may result in disqualification.

1. Deploy, implement, document, and maintain security solutions.
2. Resolve complex security engineering tickets in ServiceNow, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to SLAs.
3. Develop and maintain comprehensive process documentation.
4. Lead or support security-related projects and initiatives from a technical perspective.
5. Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and automation within the security engineering framework.
6. Support the development of operational models and workflows for the business.
7. Collaborate with IT teams and business units to ensure proper access controls and system integration.
8. Stay updated with industry trends by pursuing knowledge gaps in new technologies.
9. Manage vendor relationships, define service levels, and oversee security technologies.
10. Assist in creating business case proposals, technology analysis, and project planning.
11. Review contracts and ensure risk mitigation.
12. Support security awareness training.
13. Contribute to strategic contingency planning from a security perspective.
14. Mentor engineers and analysts on complex security issues.
15. Participate in business meetings and workshops for knowledge transfer.
16. Provide 24x7 on-call support based on staff rotation.
17. Adhere to OU Health IT standards, policies, and procedures.
18. Maintain confidentiality regarding patient care and employee information.

General Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.

Experience: 3-5 years in Security Engineering. Experience with security services and tools such as network protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, logging, Active Directory, DLP, etc. Experience implementing SSO and understanding of least privilege concepts. Managing multiple high-risk projects, including vendor involvement.

Certifications: One or more advanced security certifications (e.g., CCSP, CISM, GSEC) required or to be obtained within 36 months of hire. Other desirable certifications include CEH, CHFI, CISA, CRISC, CCNA.

Skills and Knowledge: Strong knowledge of cloud services, SSO, MFA, PAM, and security frameworks such as CIA, HIPAA, HITECH, HITRUST, NIST, ISO, COBIT. Proficient in supported OS (Windows Server, VMware ESX), network technology, scripting, and security regulation.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. Ability to lead projects, mentor team members, and implement process improvements.

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and more. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to meet your needs inside and outside of work.

About the company

OU Medicine combines OU Medical Center – Oklahoma City & Edmond, the Children's Hospital, OU Physicians, OU Children's Physicians, the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, and the Peggy and Charles Stephenson Oklahoma Cancer Center.