Network Security Engineer — Hybrid, Threat Defense Expert

Children's Mercy Hospital; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy Hospital is seeking a Security Engineer for Network Systems to protect the hospital's network perimeter, harden systems, and monitor security events. The role requires hands-on expertise with risk analysis, vulnerability assessments, and secure VPN capabilities, supporting a fast-paced healthcare environment in Kansas City.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with 5–7 years of security experience, and preferred certifications such as CISSP, CEH, ISSEP, CCNA, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 5-7 years of security experience.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) preferred.
• Security+ preferred.
• Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) preferred.
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) preferred.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot security systems and devices (firewalls, routers, switches, IDS/IPS, VPNs, logging, authentication).
• Define base security standards for networks and systems and harden/remediate vulnerabilities.
• Research/test security tactics and translate best practices to production environments.
• Analyze network traffic and troubleshoot complex security incidents.
• Deploy role-based access controls on security devices and applications.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

5-7 years security experience

CISSP

Security+

ISSEP

CEH

CCNA

Job description

Children's Mercy Hospital is seeking a Security Engineer for Network Systems to protect the hospital's network perimeter, harden systems, and monitor security events. The role requires hands-on expertise with risk analysis, vulnerability assessments, and secure VPN capabilities, supporting a fast-paced healthcare environment in Kansas City.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with 5–7 years of security experience, and preferred certifications such as CISSP, CEH, ISSEP, CCNA, and