Clinical Engineering Cybersecurity Specialist

BELEN Network•Far Rockaway, NY

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About The Position

BELEN Network is recruiting for a Clinical Engineering Cybersecurity Specialist to support medical device security within a hospital environment. This role is focused on protecting connected medical devices, strengthening cybersecurity controls, responding to vulnerabilities, and partnering with healthcare technology, IT, and information security teams. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with biomedical or clinical engineering environments and understands how cybersecurity requirements apply to medical devices and healthcare technology.

Requirements

3+ years of relevant experience in medical device cybersecurity, clinical engineering, biomedical equipment, healthcare technology management, or a closely related field
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
Biomedical or medical device experience
Healthcare cybersecurity experience
Strong understanding of cybersecurity practices as they relate to connected medical devices
Experience with CMMS platforms
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST or ISO
Knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements, including FDA guidance, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards
Experience with vulnerability management, patching, cybersecurity risk assessments, and incident response
Ability to work collaboratively with IT, information security, clinical engineering, and external manufacturers
Strong documentation, analysis, and communication skills
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

Relevant cybersecurity certifications are preferred, including: CISSP, HCISSP, CEH, Security+ Comparable healthcare or cybersecurity credentials
Additional experience with network segmentation, secure medical device configuration, vulnerability management, and medical device manufacturer coordination is also valuable.

Responsibilities

Support and lead medical device cybersecurity initiatives across hospital and clinical environments
Maintain cybersecurity-related asset information and manufacturer documentation within a CMMS
Perform medical device risk assessments using available technical and cybersecurity data
Help ensure medical devices are configured according to security standards and manufacturer guidance
Coordinate vulnerability remediation, including patching, upgrades, and response to emerging or zero-day threats
Investigate cybersecurity alerts affecting medical devices and recommend appropriate corrective action
Work with device manufacturers, hospital IT, and information security teams to resolve cybersecurity concerns
Support testing and validation of network segmentation and other technical safeguards
Track remediation activity and provide reporting on vulnerabilities, risks, and corrective actions
Identify opportunities to improve cybersecurity processes across Healthcare Technology Management and IT
Support cybersecurity education and awareness for biomedical and clinical engineering personnel
Provide guidance during healthcare cybersecurity and regulatory audits