Security Engineer

Astera Cancer Care; Village of Port Jefferson (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance starting Day 1

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Generous PTO

Job summary

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is seeking a Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain security controls across on‑premises and cloud environments. You will monitor SOC/EDR, respond to incidents, and support HIPAA-compliant security programs within a highly regulated healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on security work and collaboration with IT, clinical, and compliance teams to protect patient data and systems.

Qualifications

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across on‑prem and cloud environments.
• Monitor security systems and respond to alerts and incidents.
• Support audits and risk assessments in healthcare environments.
• Manage IAM practices and least-privilege access reviews.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across on-premises networks, cloud infrastructure, endpoints, and clinical/administrative apps.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediate findings.
• Monitor SOC/EDR alerts and respond to incidents.
• Lead or support incident response efforts including containment and remediation.
• Ensure HIPAA and healthcare regulatory compliance across systems.

Skills

Network security

Endpoint security

Cloud security

SIEM

EDR

Incident response

IAM

Encryption

HIPAA compliance

Security governance

Tools

SIEM

Vulnerability scanners

EDR

Job description

## Security EngineerApplylocations: Port Jefferson Station, NYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-0000024164**Why Join Our Team?****At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS)**, we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and our communities. Our passionate team of expert oncologists, hematologists, and healthcare professionals work together to provide world-class cancer care close to home. By offering cutting-edge treatments, innovative research, and a patient-centered approach, we are redefining what’s possible in the fight against cancer and blood disorders.If you want to be part of a growing organization committed to **healing, hope, and advanced care**, join us and help make a meaningful impact!**Job Description:****Security Engineer****Location: Port Jefferson, NY (In-person, non-remote) Hours/Days: Monday–Friday 8:30am-5pm Organization: New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS)****NY Cancer & Blood is seeking a talented Security Engineer to help design, implement, and maintain and security infrastructure that protects our IT systems, networks, medical devices, and patient data. In this role, you'll work cross-functionally with IT, clinical, and compliance teams to identify vulnerabilities, respond to incidents, and build security into every layer of our environment, from network infrastructure to clinical and administrative systems. This role is well-suited to someone who enjoys both hands-on technical work and the challenge of operating in a highly regulated environment where security failures can have real consequences for patient care and safety.****What You'll Do:*** **Design, implement, and maintain security controls across on-premises networks, cloud infrastructure, endpoints, and clinical/administrative applications (EMR, lab, and medical devices, etc.)*** **Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediate vulnerabilities*** **Monitor security systems (SOC, EDR, etc.) and respond to alerts and incidents*** **Lead or support incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and remediation of security incidents*** **Ensure systems and processes align with HIPAA and other relevant healthcare regulatory requirements*** **Support audits and risk assessments (HITRUST, internal/external audits, regulatory inspections)*** **Manage identity and access management (IAM) practices, including least-privilege access reviews for all applications*** **Evaluate and implement security tools and technologies to strengthen our security posture*** **Develop and maintain security documentation and policies*** **Provide security awareness training and guidance to clinical staff, administrative staff, and IT teams*** **Stay current on emerging threats and healthcare-specific attack trends (e.g., ransomware targeting hospital systems, PHI breaches, medical device vulnerabilities)****What We're Looking For:*** **3+ years of experience in a security engineering, infrastructure security, or related IT security role*** **Solid understanding of network security, endpoint security, and cloud security fundamentals*** **Experience with security tools such as SIEM platforms, vulnerability scanners, and EDR solutions*** **Familiarity with HIPAA and other healthcare data privacy/security regulations*** **Working knowledge of encryption, IAM, and secure network design*** **Experience responding to and investigating security incidents*** **Strong communication skills, ability to explain risk to both clinical/administrative staff and technical stakeholders****Nice to Have:*** **Additional years of IT experience considered a plus*** **Experience securing healthcare-specific systems (EMR platforms, HL7/FHIR interfaces, medical devices, biomedical/IoT equipment)*** **Relevant certifications*** **Experience with compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, HITRUST, or NIST 800-53*** **Experience working in a hospital, health system, or clinical environment**## **Compensation & Benefits:*** **Salary: Starting at $90,000/yr*** **Benefits Include:** + **Health Insurance starting Day 1** + **Dental, Vision, Life Insurance** + **Short & Long-Term Disability** + **Generous PTO****Join us at NYCBS, where we are making strides in healthcare through innovative and compassionate care.**