Senior Principal Security Engineer IS, Cyber Security GRC *Hybrid*

Providence Health & Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Senior Principal in GRC and Attack Surface Management Engineering. This hybrid role focuses on designing security solutions and enhancing the Information Security program. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in cybersecurity and a commitment to patient-focused care.

Benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid leave

Voluntary benefits

Well-being resources

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in IT or cybersecurity.
• CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent certification required upon hire.
• Experience as Incident Commander for cyber incidents.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and design technical security solutions.
• Develop and maintain an effective Information Security program.
• Communicate with stakeholders and manage service restoration.

Skills

Technical security assessment

Security engineering practices

Incident Command

Disaster recovery management

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering

Master's Degree in relevant fields

Job description

Description

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Enterprise Information Services and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Position Overview:

The Providence GRC and Attack Surface Management Engineering Senior Principal will be responsible for researching, evaluating, and designing technical security solutions for the enterprise in support of the Enterprise Information Security (EIS) strategies. This includes providing technical security assessment support, developing, maintaining, and monitoring an effective Information Security program to protect the company's technical resources. Key accountabilities include executing security engineering practices for IS projects, conducting product research, participating in technology selection, establishing security guidance, and managing access to enterprise applications and data communications systems.

Work Location and Schedule:

Providence supports hybrid work arrangements for applicants living within daily commuting distance of one of our primary office locations, which include:

• Santa Rosa, California
• Los Angeles, California
• Irvine, California
• Seattle, Washington
• Renton, Washington
• Olympia, Washington
• Spokane, Washington
• Great Falls, Montana
• Portland, Oregon
• Lubbock, Texas

This role is a hybrid position reporting to a primary hub location weekly as scheduled.

Essential Functions:

• Partner with Engineering, Development, QA, and Project Management teams to translate requirements into a service architecture that meets standards and KPIs.
• Develop standards, best practices, and lead the implementation of architecture in collaboration with IS engineering teams.
• Design and plan systems across service teams, including tools, hardware, processes, and documentation to support service delivery.
• Communicate with stakeholders, diagnose issues, and restore services with minimal disruption.
• Participate in disaster recovery drills and incident response management as needed.
• Design, implement, and manage alerting, telemetry, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans to support uptime goals.
• Manage cost models and reporting frameworks for services to optimize operational costs.
• Identify potential platform, system, security, and environmental issues before releases to ensure timely delivery and KPI improvements.
• Automate tasks, ensure security compliance, and promote adoption of solutions across teams.
• Maintain information management within the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and related systems.
• Develop methods to measure caregiver experience and use data to drive improvements.
• Analyze operational costs, identify efficiencies, and promote cost-saving initiatives.
• Seek opportunities to enhance caregiver satisfaction.
• Mentor and lead less experienced team members, sharing knowledge and skills.
• Establish and promote standards and best practices, acting as a thought leader on new technologies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering.
• Certification such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent upon hire.
• At least 10 years of related experience.
• Experience as Incident Commander for cyber incidents affecting business operations.
• Deep experience designing security controls for operating systems, databases, applications, web services, user devices, and wireless networks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in relevant fields.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment.
• More than 10 years of IT or cybersecurity experience.

Salary Range by Location:

• California - Santa Rosa: Min:$89.12, Max:$151.73
• California - Los Angeles, Irvine: Min:$79.43, Max:$135.24
• Montana - Great Falls: Min:$58.12, Max:$98.96
• Oregon - Portland: Min:$76.20, Max:$129.74
• Texas - Lubbock: Min:$58.12, Max:$98.96
• Washington - Seattle, Renton: Min:$79.43, Max:$135.24
• Washington - Olympia: Min:$76.20, Max:$129.74
• Washington - Vancouver: Min:$76.20, Max:$129.74
• Washington - Spokane: Min:$67.81, Max:$115.4

Why Join Providence?

Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and financial security. We prioritize your care so you can focus on our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence:

At Providence, our promise is "Know me, care for me, ease my way." We support our caregivers through comprehensive benefits and an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. Our organization serves over 50 hospitals and 1,000 clinics across multiple states, with a rich history of serving the community for over 100 years.

The listed salary ranges are base pay; additional compensation may include shift differentials, overtime, bonuses, and incentives.

Additional Benefits:

Providence offers a 401(k) with employer matching, health insurance, life and disability insurance, paid leave, voluntary benefits, and well-being resources. More details are available at providence.jobs/benefits.

About the Team:

Providence Shared Services provides support services across our organization, supporting our mission by delivering reliable, specialized services and expertise.

Providence is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a respectful environment free from discrimination and harassment.