Security Engineer

Pantherx Specialty LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short/long term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Security Engineer to design, implement, monitor, and maintain security controls across our infrastructure, cloud environments, and endpoints. You will partner with IT, Networking, and business teams to strengthen our security posture and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3–5 years in cybersecurity, with experience in Microsoft security technologies and CIS/HITRUST familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, systems engineering, network engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience implementing and supporting enterprise security technologies and controls.
• Experience with Microsoft security technologies.
• Knowledge of security principles related to networking, operating systems, endpoint protection, cloud security, and identity management.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and best practices, including CIS Controls and HITRUST.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security technologies and controls across on-premises, cloud, network, endpoint, and application environments.
• Evaluate and recommend security solutions to address evolving threats and business requirements.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to integrate security requirements into technology initiatives and projects.
• Support secure system and application design reviews to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Monitor cloud security posture and recommend improvements to reduce risk and improve resilience.

Skills

Security concepts

Cloud security

Identity management

Network security

Microsoft security tech

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft security technologies

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

7,000 Diseases - 500 Treatments - 1 Rare Pharmacy

PANTHERx is the nation’s largest rare disease pharmacy, and we put the patient experience at the top of everything that we do.

If you are looking for a career in the healthcare field that embraces authentic dedication to patient care, you don’t need to look beyond PANTHERx. In every line of service, in every position and area of expertise, PANTHERx associates are driven to provide the highest quality outcomes for our patients.

We are seeking team members who:

Are inspired and compassionate problem solvers;

Produce high quality work;

Thrive in the excitement of the ever-challenging environment of modern medicine; and

Are committed to achieving superior health outcomes for people living with rare and devastating diseases.

At PANTHERx, we know our employees are the driving force in what we do. We cultivate talent and encourage growth within PANTHERx so that our associates can continue to explore their interests and expand their careers. Guided by our mission to provide uncompromising quality every day, we continue our strategic growth to further reach those affected by rare diseases.

Join the PANTHERx team, and define your own RxARE future in healthcare!

Security Engineer
Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)

Classification: Exempt

Status: Full-Time

Reports to: Security Engineering Manager

Purpose

The Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining security controls that protect the organization's infrastructure, applications, cloud environments, endpoints, and data. This role partners closely with IT, Infrastructure, Networking, and business stakeholders to strengthen the organization's security posture, reduce cyber risk, and support compliance with applicable regulatory and organizational requirements. The Cyber Security Engineer serves as a technical security subject matter expert and helps drive continuous improvement of security technologies, processes, and capabilities.

Responsibilities

Security Engineering & Architecture

• Design, implement, and maintain security technologies and controls across on-premises, cloud, network, endpoint, and application environments.
• Evaluate and recommend security solutions to address evolving threats and business requirements.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to integrate security requirements into technology initiatives and projects.
• Support secure system and application design reviews to identify and mitigate security risks.

Identity & Access Security

• Support identity and access management technologies, policies, and processes.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining least-privilege access controls, authentication mechanisms, and privileged access management solutions.
• Participate in access reviews and security control validation activities.
• Configure and maintain security controls within Microsoft Azure and other cloud platforms.
• Support endpoint protection, email security, network security, and data protection technologies.
• Monitor cloud security posture and recommend improvements to reduce risk and improve resilience.

Compliance & Governance

• Assist with security audits, assessments, and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain security policies, standards, baselines, and technical procedures.
• Support regulatory and framework requirements, including HITRUST, CIS Controls, and other applicable standards.

Threat Intelligence & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends to improve defensive capabilities.
• Participate in threat hunting, control validation, and security testing activities.
• Recommend improvements to security processes, technologies, and operational effectiveness.
• Contribute to strategic cybersecurity initiatives and roadmap development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, systems engineering, network engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience implementing and supporting enterprise security technologies and controls.
• Experience with Microsoft security technologies
• Knowledge of security principles related to networking, operating systems, endpoint protection, cloud security, and identity management.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and best practices, including CIS Controls and HITRUST.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP, GSEC, GCIA, GCIH, CRISC, Security+, or other relevant cybersecurity certifications.

This job functions in a professional home or office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Visual acuity is necessary for tasks such as reading or working with various forms of data for extended periods. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Hybrid, remote and flexible on-site work schedules are available, based on the position. PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy also affords an excellent benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, 401K with employer matching, employer-paid life insurance and short/long term disability coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program! Generous paid time off is also available to all full-time employees, as well as limited paid time off for part-time employees. Of course we offer paid holidays too!

PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotions or any term or condition of employment based on race, age, religion, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.