Security Engineer I

Premier, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement program

Paid time off

Participation in incentive plans

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Premier, Inc. is seeking a Security Engineer I to maintain and enhance our cyber security infrastructure, ensuring adherence to Information Security Policies and protecting the organization from threats.

You will perform security administration across laptops, servers, email, network, and cloud platforms, conduct tests and audits, triage vulnerabilities, and assist with incident handling and privacy/compliance tasks in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of applicable security experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Administer Premier’s security services across laptops, servers, email, network, and cloud platforms.
• Perform security tests and audits; analyze results and recommend improvements; triage vulnerabilities with policy.
• Investigate security violations; participate in in-depth inquiries and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in eDiscovery and forensic investigations as needed for legal or regulatory needs.
• Assist in auditing, testing, and preventing data leaks with appropriate tools and reports.

Skills

Security basics

SIEM experience

Incident response

Networking knowledge

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SIEM

Job description

Security Engineer I

As a Security Engineer I, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our cyber security infrastructure. You will work with various technologies to ensure compliance with our Information Security Policies and help protect our organization from cyber threats.

What you will be doing:

Key Responsibilities

• Security Administration – 60% Administer Premier’s cyber security services across laptops, servers, email, network, and cloud platforms.
• Tools and Testing – 20% Using approved tools; perform security tests and audits, analyze results, and provide recommendations to ensure applicable systems are operating in accordance with Premier Information Security Policies, Standards, and Procedures. Work closely with the vulnerability management tools and triage vulnerabilities in accordance with Premier’s vulnerability policies and procedures. Work closely with the SOC analysts and the SIEM, focus on reporting and alerting to provide Premier a more proactive and optimized Cybersecurity posture
• Corrective Action – 10% Perform investigation and reporting of security violations of the Corporate Information Security Policies and Standards. Participate with in-depth inquiries, assessing potential damage, and implementing corrective action. Perform Incident handling and response of security violations based on predefined criteria and triggers
• Compliance – 5% Assist in eDiscovery and other forensic investigations based on legal or regulatory needs
• Privacy – 5% Assist in auditing, testing, and preventing Data Leak of sensitive or regulated data using appropriate tools. Assist Privacy team, when necessary, to assist with the generation of reports and generating watch lists.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience: Years of Applicable Experience - 2 or more years

Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, both internally and externally. A strong grasp of network protocols, topologies, and security concepts is crucial for understanding how data flows and where potential vulnerabilities might exist within a network. Proficiency in working with a SIEM and triaging incidents. Understanding the steps involved in responding to a security incident, including containment, eradication, and recovery, is vital for mitigating damage from cyberattacks.

Experience: On the job work experience or internship in a relatable field such as cyber security, network administration, disaster recovery or digital forensics. 0-12 months years of experience in cyber security Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred

Additional Job Requirements

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Operate computer programs and software
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.
• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)
• Making independent decisions
• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Working Conditions

• Remote Travel Requirements: No travel required
• Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Premier’s compensation philosophy

Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $72,000 - $120,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k retirement program
• Paid time off
• Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance

• Granted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere, 2008-2026
• Named U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025)
• Accredited by Forbes: America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2024-2025
• Given Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultants- Healthcare Management
• Awarded Cigna Workforce Designation Gold Level Recipient (2016,2017,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2025)

Perks and discounts

• Perks and discounts
• Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Culture & Values

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief.