Senior IS Security Engineer

Description

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

TheSenior Cybersecurity Engineer isresponsible fordesigning, implementing, andmaintainingrobust security solutions across infrastructure,applications, and cloud environments. This role plays a keyrolein protecting the organization against evolving cyber threats while ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal security policies. The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer collaborates closely with crossfunctional teams, supports defined security program service levels, and provides mentorship and technical guidance to other Security Engineers.

This is a seniorlevel role requiring a combination ofdemonstratedtechnicalexpertise,hands-onexperience, and professional maturity. The ideal candidate hasfive years of IT experience in complex environmentswith a strong working knowledge of computer networking and platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, manage, and direct monitoring for the organization's technicalsecurity architecture, processes, and systems

• Implement and manage end-to-end security solutionsacrosson premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures and applications

• Plan, execute, and manage riskmanagement and compliance frameworks, including NIST, CIS, STIGs, and HIPAA

• Perform vulnerability assessments, manage remediation workflows, and document associated risk

• Monitor security alerts and logs; leadincident detection and response andliaise with external service providers as needed

• Conduct threat modeling, threat hunting, and log analysistoidentifyanomalies and emerging risks

• Mentor junior engineers and providetechnical leadershipon security best practices

• Participate in anon-call rotation, includingafterhourssupport, issue analysis, documentation, and escalation asrequired

• Maintain compliance with security policies, procedures, standards, and servicelevel expectations

Technical Skills & Capabilities

• Demonstrated understanding ofsecurity controls, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR, IAM, and VPN technologies

• Cloud security strategy and configurationexperience (e.g., AWS, Azure)

• Proven experience withvulnerability management, patching workflows, and compliance adherence

• Strong background inthreat analysis, incident response, and log monitoring

Professional & Leadership Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities for junior staff

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills foradvisory, reporting, and documentationfunctions

• Analytical problem-solving skills with adetail-orientedmindset

• Flexibility to work nonbusiness hours during deployments, incident response, or field maintenance activities

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education:Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study or equivalent work experience required.

1. License/Certifications:Professional certification in either technical security or within a relevant networking or platform technology required.

1. Experience:Five years of IT experience in complex environments and a working knowledge of computer networking and platforms required.

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With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

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Additional Information

If you have questions about this role, please contact alyssa.lewis@mainehealth.org