Cybersecurity Engineer I

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

1d•$50 - $88•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Engineer I provides hands-on operational support across Atlantic Health’s cybersecurity program while developing technical depth under the direction and mentorship of senior engineers. The position focuses on executing established processes, following work through to completion, and gaining broad exposure to a healthcare security program. It calls for a working foundation in cybersecurity, operating systems, and networking, along with curiosity and a strong desire to grow in the field. The role is hybrid, combining remote flexibility with regular on-site collaboration. The Engineer I also supports cybersecurity incident response and shares in the team’s on-call rotation after an approximately three-month ramp-up period, with senior engineer support. The rotation comes around approximately once every two months. Atlantic Health is a nonprofit healthcare system headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey. It describes its mission as providing high-quality care at the right time, place, and cost, while supporting the development and opportunities of its team members.

Requirements

One to three years of experience in information technology, service desk, systems or network administration, or cybersecurity, with hands-on security exposure; relevant internship, military, or substantive home lab experience will be considered.
A solid grasp of foundational cybersecurity concepts, including defense in depth, least privilege, risk-based prioritization, CVSS scoring, and common attack types such as phishing, ransomware, and credential theft.
Conceptual familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and awareness of HIPAA requirements for protecting ePHI.
Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID concepts, and networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VPN, and proxy services.
Familiarity with major categories of enterprise security tooling—EDR, SIEM, vulnerability scanning, email security, DLP, and cloud security—with hands-on experience in at least one.
Genuine passion for cybersecurity and a desire to expand knowledge, demonstrated through curiosity, self-directed learning, and enthusiasm for unfamiliar problems.
Enjoys teamwork in a fast-paced environment and can manage shifting priorities and multiple concurrent assignments.
Strong follow-through and ownership, persistence in driving work to closure across teams, and judgment to escalate when appropriate.
Clear written communication, disciplined documentation habits, attention to detail, and discretion in handling confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent professional experience, military experience, or certifications will be considered.
A foundational security certification such as CompTIA Security+, (ISC)² SSCP, or CompTIA CySA+ is strongly preferred. Candidates hired without one are expected to obtain one within twelve months.
Progress toward Microsoft SC-900, SC-200, or AZ-500 certifications; team training support is available.
Exposure to PowerShell or Python.
Exposure to an ITSM process such as ServiceNow.

Responsibilities

Run scheduled and ad hoc vulnerability scans using platforms such as Rapid7 InsightVM and Tenable Nessus; validate scan coverage and credentialed scan success, and prepare findings for senior review and risk-based prioritization.
Track vulnerability, audit, and assessment remediation to closure by maintaining tickets with IT, infrastructure, application, and vendor owners, validating completed fixes, and escalating stalled findings.
Perform first-level triage of security alerts, user-reported phishing, and findings escalated by the managed security services provider; gather context, document observations, and escalate according to defined criteria.
Support data protection and identity operations, including initial triage of Data Loss Prevention alerts in platforms such as Microsoft Purview and Varonis, periodic access and privileged access reviews, and cleanup of stale accounts and entitlements.
Coordinate cybersecurity request queues, including exception requests, security reviews, vendor questionnaires, and application requests; verify completeness and prepare submissions for senior review.
Maintain the health and coverage of security tooling such as EDR, device management, and logging agents.
Produce recurring metrics, dashboards, and runbooks, and support the security awareness and phishing simulation program.
Support cybersecurity incident response by collecting evidence and logs, documenting activity, performing directed containment tasks, and collaborating with ISS, Privacy, and Compliance.
Participate in the team’s on-call rotation after an approximately three-month ramp-up period, with senior engineer support.
Pursue certification, cross-training, and progressive ownership to build technical depth and advance cybersecurity skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability, with options to supplement.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
PTO and paid sick leave.
Tuition assistance, advancement, and academic advising.
Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
Backup and on-site childcare.
Well-Being Rewards.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.