Security Engineer

Children's Mercy KC; Kansas City (MO); Remote; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy is seeking a fully remote Security Engineer responsible for managing security tools and enhancing the organization's security posture. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, relevant experience, and appropriate certifications to safeguard data and systems effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years' experience, or Master's Degree with 1-2 years' experience, or High School diploma with 5-7 years' experience.
• Preferred certifications include CISSP, Security+, ISSEP, CEH, CCNA, CVA.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and manage security tools.
• Create project plans and coordinate with vendors.
• Collaborate across functions to improve security posture.
• Provide third-level support and troubleshooting.

Skills

Risk analysis

Network scanning

Security configuration testing

Vulnerability assessments

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

High School diploma

Tools

Firewalls

Endpoint protection

Monitoring systems

Email security

Privileged account management

Network access controls

Job description

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is located in the heart of Kansas City – a metro area rich in cultural experiences, vibrant communities, and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work, and play. We are committed to giving back to the community that has embraced our hospital through meaningful programs and partnerships to improve the lives of children beyond our hospital walls.

Overview

The Security Engineer will be responsible for installing, configuring, and managing security tools to secure, log, and monitor network traffic and access to systems and applications to prevent data loss. The role requires researching, testing, and implementing security solutions aligned with industry and organizational best practices and compliance standards. Significant hands-on technical expertise is necessary to ensure security best practices are followed and documentation is accurate and complete. The candidate should have strong knowledge and experience in risk analysis, network scanning, security configuration testing, and vulnerability assessments.

At Children’s Mercy, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for all. A successful candidate will join us in our effort to reflect the community we serve and uphold our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, teamwork, and integrity.

We also prioritize transparency with our candidates. Due to our commitment to safety, the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all staff. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), chickenpox (varicella), or without evidence of Tdap vaccination since 2005. Proof of immunization will be required. Medical or religious exemptions can be discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and manage security tools such as firewalls, endpoint protection, monitoring systems, email security, privileged account management, and network access controls.
• Create and contribute to Security Engineering project plans, coordinate with vendors and teams, build and test solutions, execute implementation plans, and track progress.
• Collaborate across all levels and functions to improve Children’s Mercy’s security posture.
• Provide third-level support and troubleshooting for escalated issues.
• Establish secure VPN and remote support capabilities for internal staff and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years' experience, or
• Master's Degree with 1-2 years' experience, or
• High School diploma or equivalent with 5-7 years' experience.
• Preferred certifications include CISSP, Security+, ISSEP, CEH, CCNA, CVA.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits.

Starting Pay

The pay range begins at $39.59/hr, with offers based on education and experience.

Remote Work

This position is fully remote or work-from-home, with the requirement to reside in the Kansas City metro area and attend on-site meetings as scheduled.

EEO and Diversity & Inclusion

Children’s Mercy is committed to diversity and inclusion, hiring based on skills and experience without discrimination. A drug screen and background check are required. We are smoke and tobacco free.