Senior Operations Engineer Information Security

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Threat Hunting Engineer – Information Security NYP is in need of a highly motivated and technically skilled Threat Hunting Engineer to join our Information Security team. This role will focus on proactively identifying, investigating, and mitigating advanced threats across our enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in systems engineering, security operations, and offensive/defensive security practices, enabling them to contribute immediately to hunting efforts, detection engineering, and incident response.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
5+ years of experience in at least two of the following areas: Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring and incident response Red or Blue Team operations Pen testing Incident response
Strong familiarity with attacker TTPs and MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Strong systems engineering, network engineering, and/or security hardening of Windows, Linux, & cloud platforms
Experience analyzing logs, packet captures, or endpoint data for evidence of compromise.
Proficiency with at least one scripting/programming language (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive, investigative mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SIEM, EDR, or threat intelligence platforms.
Familiarity with cloud security (Azure, AWS, etc).
Prior experience developing detection logic or threat hunting playbooks.
Relevant security certifications (e.g., eCTHP, OSCP, CCTHP, GCFA, CISSP).

Responsibilities

Conduct proactive threat hunting activities across enterprise systems, networks, and cloud environments.
Develop and refine hunting hypotheses based on threat intelligence, adversary tactics (MITRE ATT&CK), and emerging trends.
Analyze large-scale log, endpoint, and network data to identify anomalies and indicators of compromise.
Build and maintain custom detection rules, scripts, and automation to improve hunting efficiency.
Collaborate with SOC analysts, red team, and incident response teams to validate findings and close detection gaps.
Engineer improvements in logging, telemetry, and security tooling to strengthen visibility and resilience.
Contribute to post-hunt reports and knowledge sharing within the security organization.

Benefits

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion.
Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.
2024 “Great Place To Work Certified”
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2024 “Best Places to Work in IT” – Computerworld
2023 “Best Employers for Women” – Forbes
2023 “Workplace Well-being Platinum Winner” – Aetna
2023 “America’s Best-In-State Employers” – Forbes
“Silver HCM Excellence Award for Learning & Development” – Brandon Hall Group
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure.
Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person.