Security Engineer

New York Cancer and Blood Specialists•Port Jefferson Station, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is seeking a talented Security Engineer to help design, implement, and maintain a security infrastructure that protects our IT systems, networks, medical devices, and patient data. In this role, you'll work cross-functionally with IT, clinical, and compliance teams to identify vulnerabilities, respond to incidents, and build security into every layer of our environment, from network infrastructure to clinical and administrative systems. This role is well-suited to someone who enjoys both hands-on technical work and the challenge of operating in a highly regulated environment where security failures can have real consequences for patient care and safety.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in a security engineering, infrastructure security, or related IT security role
Solid understanding of network security, endpoint security, and cloud security fundamentals
Experience with security tools such as SIEM platforms, vulnerability scanners, and EDR solutions
Familiarity with HIPAA and other healthcare data privacy/security regulations
Working knowledge of encryption, IAM, and secure network design
Experience responding to and investigating security incidents
Strong communication skills, ability to explain risk to both clinical/administrative staff and technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Additional years of IT experience considered a plus
Experience securing healthcare-specific systems (EMR platforms, HL7/FHIR interfaces, medical devices, biomedical/IoT equipment)
Relevant certifications
Experience with compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, HITRUST, or NIST 800-53
Experience working in a hospital, health system, or clinical environment

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain security controls across on-premises networks, cloud infrastructure, endpoints, and clinical/administrative applications (EMR, lab, and medical devices, etc.)
Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediate vulnerabilities
Monitor security systems (SOC, EDR, etc.) and respond to alerts and incidents
Lead or support incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and remediation of security incidents
Ensure systems and processes align with HIPAA and other relevant healthcare regulatory requirements
Support audits and risk assessments (HITRUST, internal/external audits, regulatory inspections)
Manage identity and access management (IAM) practices, including least-privilege access reviews for all applications
Evaluate and implement security tools and technologies to strengthen our security posture
Develop and maintain security documentation and policies
Provide security awareness training and guidance to clinical staff, administrative staff, and IT teams
Stay current on emerging threats and healthcare-specific attack trends (e.g., ransomware targeting hospital systems, PHI breaches, medical device vulnerabilities)