HTM Associate Information Security Engineer
About The Position
The Associate Information Security Engineer joins Mayo Clinic’s Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) cybersecurity team in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The role supports the secure implementation and ongoing protection of medical, research, laboratory, and operational technologies by combining healthcare technology, networking, and cybersecurity expertise. Work includes secure network onboarding, applying security controls, mitigating risks and vulnerabilities, and collaborating with HTM, Information Security, IT, clinical teams, manufacturers, and vendors throughout the technology lifecycle. The position researches and configures systems and procedures to protect information processed, stored, or transmitted in Mayo Clinic’s healthcare and operational technology environments. It provides basic security deployment and consultation for projects and initiatives, assists system users with security matters, and undertakes work requiring specialized technical knowledge. The incumbent receives guidance from HTM leadership and other HTM Information Security Engineers and Analysts.
Requirements
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Electronics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Clinical Engineering, or a related major.
- At least one year of experience servicing medical, research, laboratory, or operational equipment, or at least one year of information security experience.
- Basic experience with security analysis for medical, research, laboratory, and operational systems and networks.
- Basic understanding of security concepts and controls for networks, applications, and operating systems.
- Work experience with logical access controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and assurance of proprietary information.
- Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking.
- Professional image and excellent communication skills when dealing with staff, contractors, and vendors.
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team, work independently, and seek advice or assistance when needed.
- Certified in CISSP, GIAC, Security+, Network+, or an equivalent security certification, or able to obtain certification within two years of hire.
- Authorization to work and remain in the United States without Mayo Clinic sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Service experience with medical, research, laboratory, and operational technologies.
- Strong technical troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, operating systems, network connectivity, access controls, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity controls.
- Ability to interpret security requirements and translate them into practical technical configurations and mitigation actions.
- Ability to balance cybersecurity controls with patient safety, clinical workflow, device functionality, and manufacturer requirements.
- Strong initiative, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple technical assignments while developing increasing independence.
Responsibilities
- Support secure network onboarding of medical, research, laboratory, and operational technologies, including evaluating connectivity requirements and implementing required security controls.
- Interpret security requirements, risk assessment results, and technical information to determine and implement appropriate security configurations and controls.
- Investigate and mitigate identified vulnerabilities and security findings through patching, configuration changes, compensating controls, or other appropriate measures.
- Collaborate with HTM, OIS, IT, clinical teams, manufacturers, and vendors to implement security solutions while maintaining device functionality and clinical operations.
- Support cybersecurity activities throughout the technology lifecycle, including system changes, upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and security improvements.
- Document security configurations, implemented controls, mitigation activities, and technical outcomes.
- Assist system users with medical, research, laboratory, and operational system security matters.
- Provide security coaching or mentoring to clinical and HTM staff as needed.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Affordable vision plan with a national network.
- Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
