Systems Security Engineer II (30764) at GI Alliance – Southlake, Texas

Systems Security Engineer II (30764)
Job DetailsJob Location: GIA Southlake Admin - Southlake, TX 76092
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Day
Description

System Security Eng. II

Position purpose
We are seeking a skilled Mid-Level Cybersecurity Systems Security Engineer with a strong emphasis on healthcare environments to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure systems that protect sensitive patient and clinical data. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations while defending against evolving cyber threats.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Design, implement, and maintain security controls across enterprise systems, including cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments.

Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents, including threat detection, investigation, and remediation.

Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards such as HIPAA, HITECH, and HITRUST.

Ensure correct level of system patches and create remediation plans for critical patches.

Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify system weaknesses.

Work with scripting/remote management tools to automate deployment of patches and critical security vulnerabilities.

Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and clinical systems teams to integrate security into system architecture and workflows.

Secure electronic health record (EHR) systems, medical devices, and healthcare applications.

Develop and maintain security documentation, policies, procedures, and incident response plans.

Support audits and regulatory assessments, including internal and external reviews.

Implement identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and endpoint security solutions.

Stay current with emerging threats, especially those targeting healthcare organizations (e.g., ransomware, data breaches).

Qualifications
Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, STEM or related field

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

3–6 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or systems security roles.

Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management platforms.

Strong knowledge of networking protocols, operating systems (Windows endpoint/server), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Familiarity with healthcare IT systems, including EHR platforms and medical device security.

Industry certifications such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, or HCISPP.

Knowledge of cloud security and compliance (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Essential Skills and Experience:

Experience working in a hospital, healthcare provider, or health-tech environment.

Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures.

Experience with data privacy, encryption standards, and secure data exchange protocols (HL7, FHIR).

Experience with scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Familiarity with threat modeling and risk assessment methodologies

Experience securing IoT/medical devices in clinical environments

Problem analysis and problem resolution at both an operational and tactical level.

Experience in developing and deploying security specific solutions including the automation of repeatable security tasks and controls.

Performance Requirements:

Attention to detail and documentation rigor

Integrity and accountability

Risk-based decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to communicate complex security issues to non-technical stakeholders

Proactive and continuous improvement mindset

Equipment Operated: This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Work Environment: This job operates in professional office environments.
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.