Senior Cyber Security Engineer - Network Security

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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Stevens Center Building

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Address: 900 East 54th St N, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $37.50 - $62.00

Pay Info: Pay starts at $37.50 and increases according to years of applicable experience.

Department Details

Responsible for the designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network infrastructures. Focus on network security within existing new designs, security architecture, threat assessment and risk management, secure network standards development and enforcement, and related processes.

This role is strategic as we grow our Network Design team and service deliveries. You will have the opportunity to consider security practice from the beginning of each design as well as provide guidance on existing designs. Join us and make a difference!

Job Summary

Responsible for the technical and operational delivery of enterprise cybersecurity solutions. Focuses on the development and implementation of processes and tools for identifying, evaluating, implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining technical security controls for the organization. These controls are designed to prevent, detect, and contain security threats; enabling Sanford to be productive while maintaining a secure environment that optimizes Sanford’s return on investment. Lead the building, configuring, and maintaining of cybersecurity systems to ensure our operational environments stay compliant and secure. Design, architect, and implement complex cyber networks, including LANS, WANS, VPNs, and cloud- based solutions. Implement security controls using industry best practices across numerous technologies including, but not limited to SIEM, firewall, and IPS/IDS systems. Skillfully maintain the existing network and security systems, including implementing new features, performing upgrades, and managing technical configurations/policies across a variety of business-critical systems. Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of network infrastructure. Proficiently monitor and respond to security system health alerts. Troubleshoot and resolve network performance issues. Monitor network traffic and identify and respond to security threats. Stay abreast of emerging cyber threats and technologies. Respond to day-to-day operational work such as managing security tools while simultaneously multitasking with strategic project initiatives.

Provide security consulting services to other Sanford Health groups. Provide assistance to a 24x7 team of dedicated security engineers focused on maintaining operational stability while reducing risk. Build and maintain key vendor and supplier relationships. Lead strategic project initiatives ensuring the processes and procedures are well defined and documented. Recognize both internal and external threats and understand/communicate risks to Sanford Assets. Make strategic recommendations to enhance and improve overall security posture. Advise on methods to increase efficiency of current toolsets (such as script automation or process improvement recommendations). Mentor others within the team as well as receive instruction and guidance from others within the team. Write documentation that can be used by all team members and other employees. Identify gaps in established/documented process and update as needed.

Works under limited guidance due to previous experience/breadth of knowledge of processes and organizational knowledge. Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments. Regularly presented with new assignments and projects that require the application of independent judgement/interpretation of policies/practices. Checks own work and the work of other team members.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Strong communication skills to explain complex concepts to various stakeholders

Excellent documentation skills for development of diagram, requirements, process mapping and overall design solutions

Strong team player with curious and flexible nature.

Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, OSI model) and network security concepts

Expertise in network switch, routing, and security technologies (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, etc.)

Experience with security frameworks and standards (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001)

Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Perl, PowerShell)

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in cyber security or an information technology related field.

Minimum of 4 years experience working in Cyber Security field. In-depth experience working with network routing.

Security Certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM, Security , CEH, etc.) are highly desired.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0209679

Job Function: Information Technology

Featured: No

Salary : $38 - $62