Information Security Engineer

Presbyterian is seeking a Information Security Engineer.

The person in this postiion will, under general supervision, oversees the design, purchase, installation, and support of information security systems. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of situation requires evaluation and judgment. Responsible for evaluating current systems. Assists in the planning of large scale systems projects through vendor comparison and cost studies. Requires detailed knowledge of cyber security systems, networks, and applications.

This is a Full Time position - Exempt: Yes
• Job is based at Rev Hugh Cooper Admin Center
• Work hours: Days

Preferred Qualifications:

Industry Certifications (preferred, not required):

• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• GIAC Security Engineer (GSE) or GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• CompTIA Security+ or CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
1. Technical Competencies:
• Experience managing or integrating with Palo Alto Panorama for centralized firewall management.
• Familiarity with next-generation firewalls, intrusion prevention, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Scripting or automation experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell, or Ansible) for security operations or configuration management.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust network architecture principles.
• Exposure to endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions such as CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Carbon Black.
2. Industry and Regulatory Experience:
• Experience in healthcare, financial services, or other highly regulated industries.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.
3. Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communicator able to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset, comfortable working in cross-functional IT and compliance teams.

• Bachelor degree in related technical/business area plus 4 years of IT or business experience.
• 6 years of additional experience can be substituted in lieu of degree (10 years of experience)

• Performs detailed system design, enhancements and implementation of information security solutions and technical controls for smaller scope projects.
• Provides detailed technical expertise and assistance and guidance for problem resolution, system transitions, migrations, project support engineering, and consolidations.
• Configure and manage products in the security operations portfolio to assist in detection, prevention and analysis of security threats.
• Maintains and repairs information security hardware.
• Defines and manages standards and technology roadmaps and performs capacity planning for the area of specialty for smaller scope projects.
• Develops standard operating procedures for the Cyber Security Analysts
• Conducts device forensics, vulnerability scans and penetration testing on systems to discover exploitable weaknesses.
• Manage and track vulnerability remediation and mitigation efforts.
• Participates in all aspects of security incident response from identification, containment, investigation, eradication, recovery, and all necessary follow-up activities.
• Escalates more complex issues to Cyber Security Engineer - Senior as necessary

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and optional voluntary benefits.

The Employee Wellness Rewards Program encourages staff to engage in health-enhancing activities - like challenges, webinars, and screenings - with opportunities to earn gift to earn gift cards and other incentives.

As a mission-driven organization, Presbyterian is deeply committed to improving community health across New Mexico through initiatives like growers' markets and local partnerships. Founded in 1908, Presbyterian is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system with nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. With nearly 14,000 employees, it is the largest private employer in the state, serving over 580,000 health plan members through Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and Commercial plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.