The University of Chicago Medicine
Information Security Engineer - Intermediate
The University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job DescriptionJoin one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers,
UChicago Medicine
as an
Information Security Engineer - Intermediate
for the
Information Security
department.
This is a remote, work from home opportunity and you may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area.
Under general direction of the Information Security Manager, the Information Security Engineer – Intermediate will implement and operate security controls to minimize risk to physical and logical assets of the University of Chicago Medical Center and to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of UCMC sensitive information. The Security Engineer will assist with the core security activities of UCMC. This includes, but is not limited to, security operations, threat analysis, design and implementation of enterprise security systems, log and event management, vulnerability scanning, network monitoring, incident response and computer forensics.
Essential Job Functions
Implement, and maintain enterprise security controls and monitoring systems. Specific tasks include configuration, maintenance and monitoring of Web Proxy, IPS, Logging Systems, etc.
Participate in security incident response, monitoring the network and responding to malicious threats targeting the UCMC enterprise.
Conduct vulnerability scanning and penetration testing and manage remediation results with corresponding IT custodians.
Design and architect security systems to mitigate risk and protect computer systems and sensitive information.
Establish security standards for all medical center computing devices, including, but not limited to Solaris, Linux, Windows, Apple, mobile devices, etc.
Identify trends in IT security to assist in strategic planning exercises.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
BS or BA degree, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent education, training or work experience
3 years of Security experience, or equivalent training and education
Knowledge of computing systems, data network communications, and network architecture
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Basic understanding of TCP/IP required (OSI Layers 1– 4)
Basic understanding of Internet and Intranet technologies required (OSI Layers 5-7)
Basic understanding of encryption
Basic understanding of IDS/IPS
Basic understanding of vulnerability analysis
Basic understanding of Windows and Linux Operating Systems
Basic understanding of logging systems
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Shift: Day
Location: Remote
Unit/Department: Information Security
CBA Code: Non-Union
Why Join UsWe’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
UChicago Medicine
as an
Information Security Engineer - Intermediate
for the
Information Security
department.
This is a remote, work from home opportunity and you may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area.
Under general direction of the Information Security Manager, the Information Security Engineer – Intermediate will implement and operate security controls to minimize risk to physical and logical assets of the University of Chicago Medical Center and to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of UCMC sensitive information. The Security Engineer will assist with the core security activities of UCMC. This includes, but is not limited to, security operations, threat analysis, design and implementation of enterprise security systems, log and event management, vulnerability scanning, network monitoring, incident response and computer forensics.
Essential Job Functions
Implement, and maintain enterprise security controls and monitoring systems. Specific tasks include configuration, maintenance and monitoring of Web Proxy, IPS, Logging Systems, etc.
Participate in security incident response, monitoring the network and responding to malicious threats targeting the UCMC enterprise.
Conduct vulnerability scanning and penetration testing and manage remediation results with corresponding IT custodians.
Design and architect security systems to mitigate risk and protect computer systems and sensitive information.
Establish security standards for all medical center computing devices, including, but not limited to Solaris, Linux, Windows, Apple, mobile devices, etc.
Identify trends in IT security to assist in strategic planning exercises.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
BS or BA degree, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent education, training or work experience
3 years of Security experience, or equivalent training and education
Knowledge of computing systems, data network communications, and network architecture
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Basic understanding of TCP/IP required (OSI Layers 1– 4)
Basic understanding of Internet and Intranet technologies required (OSI Layers 5-7)
Basic understanding of encryption
Basic understanding of IDS/IPS
Basic understanding of vulnerability analysis
Basic understanding of Windows and Linux Operating Systems
Basic understanding of logging systems
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Shift: Day
Location: Remote
Unit/Department: Information Security
CBA Code: Non-Union
Why Join UsWe’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.