Senior Engineer, Security Automation

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Clarkson College discount

Career advancement support

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Senior Engineer, Security Automation to advance the enterprise security program through automation and modern security engineering. You will lead initiatives across security automation, SOAR, ServiceNow integrations, IAM/PAM, vulnerability management, cloud security, security data pipelines, and enterprise incident response.

The role focuses on designing and deploying security solutions, researching emerging technologies, and partnering across the enterprise to

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of information security management with exposure to infrastructure and system security, vulnerability management and remediation.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Proficiency with cloud security principles and technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, encryption techniques, and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and test new security strategies and systems for enterprise deployment.
• Lead deployment of identified security strategies and security data pipelines across the enterprise.
• Define network security policies and security plans for data, software applications, hardware, and computer installations.
• Lead enterprise incident response.

Skills

Information security management

Security technologies

Cloud security

Threat detection

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree (Information Assurance/CS)

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

EDR

SIEM

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Senior Engineer, Security Automation

Build what's next in enterprise cybersecurity! Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Senior Engineer, Security Automation to help advance the enterprise security program through automation, modern security engineering, and scalable solutions that strengthen our cybersecurity posture. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead initiatives across security automation, SOAR, ServiceNow integrations, IAM/PAM, vulnerability management, cloud security, security data pipelines, and enterprise incident response while helping modernize security operations and improve resilience. You’ll research and evaluate emerging technologies, design and deploy security solutions, and partner across the enterprise to reduce risk and strengthen our ability to detect, respond to, and prevent sophisticated threats. If you’re a security engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, automating what can be automated, and building secure solutions for the future, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact across a large and mission-driven healthcare environment.

Details: Senior Engineer, Security Automation

• Candidate must live in Nebraska or Iowa
• This is a hybrid position, must be able to work on campus if needed
• Preferred consideration will be given to applicants with Information security management experience in a large academic healthcare center
• Resume REQUIRED for consideration

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

The Senior Engineer, Security Automation will work independently, identify information/cyber security strategies and solutions to ensure the enterprise maintains a robust information/cyber security posture. Research, evaluate, recommend, and test new security strategies and systems for incorporation into the enterprise strategic plan. Lead deployment of identified strategies. Identify network security policies and security plans for data, software applications, hardware, and computer installations. Lead enterprise incident response.

Required Qualifications: Senior Engineer, Security Automation

• Minimum of five years of information security management required with exposure to infrastructure and system security, security scanning and vulnerability management and remediation, server management or end user deuce security required.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience combined (one year of experience equals one year of education) required.
• Proficiency in security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint protection (EDR), SIEM, etc. required.
• Proficiency with cloud security principles and technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) required.
• Proficiency with Advanced Threat Detections, Threat Hunting and digital forensics required
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, encryption techniques, and secure coding practices required.

Preferred Qualifications: Senior Engineer, Security Automation

• Information security management experience in a large academic healthcare center preferred.
• HIPAA compliance management, GLBA compliance management or PCI compliance management preferred.
• Master's degree or equivalent preferred.
• CISM or CISSP preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.