WellSky
Sr. Security Engineer
WellSky, Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213
We are seeking a skilled
Sr. Security Engineer
in the Kansas City metro to join our team! This role will focus on designing and implementing security solutions to protect against cyber threats. In this position, you will be responsible for securing cloud platforms, conducting risk assessments and audits, serve as an expert in security tools, developing policies, ensuring compliance, and leading security incident response efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented engineer to make significant contributions to the success of our projects and advance their technical skills in a collaborative environment.
A day in the life!
You will be responsible for the following:
Plan and design security solutions and capabilities that enable the organization to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover from cyber threats and vulnerabilitiesDesign action plans for policy creation and governance, system hardening, and monitoringServe as subject matter expert in one or more of security information and event management (SEIM), data loss prevention (DLP), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), web application firewalls (WAF), Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and other toolsPartner with stakeholders to encourage the adoption of secure software designs and best practicesDesign and implement security controls on public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCPDesign and execute vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, security audits, and security risk assessments to identify potential security vulnerabilities and assists with remediationAnalyze technical requirements, recommend solutions or enhancements, and translate into actionable information for the businessDeploy, integrate, and configure software in accordance with WellSky policy and industry standards and provides troubleshooting supportResearch and provide technical guidance in accordance with industry standards and regulatory compliance requirementsParticipate and/or lead the security incident response process, including monitoring, tracking, notification, containment, resolution, escalation, and reportingPerform system maintenance activities, including upgrades and patch managementKeep abreast of the latest intelligence from law enforcement and other sources of cyber threat informationPerform other job duties as assignedDo you have what it takes?
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related fieldMinimum 4-6 years related work experienceDo you stand above the rest?
Preferred Qualifications:
Cyber security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or CompTIA Security+Experience in healthcare domainBasic understanding of HL7 standardsAdditional job expectations applicable to this position include:
Willingness to work additional or irregular hours as neededWorking in accordance with corporate and organizational security policies and proceduresPerforming other responsibilities as assignedWellSky is where independent thinking and collaboration come together to create an authentic culture. We thrive on innovation, inclusiveness, and cohesive perspectives. At WellSky you can make a difference.
WellSky provides equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. WellSky is proud to be a drug-free workplace.
Applicants for U.S.-based positions with WellSky must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Certain client-facing positions may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunizations and occupational health mandates.
Here are some of the exciting benefits full-time teammates are eligible to receive at WellSky:
Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefitsMental health benefits through TelaDocPrescription drug coverageGenerous paid time off, plus 13 paid holidaysPaid parental leave100% vested 401(K) retirement plansEducational assistance up to $2500 per year
Sr. Security Engineer
in the Kansas City metro to join our team! This role will focus on designing and implementing security solutions to protect against cyber threats. In this position, you will be responsible for securing cloud platforms, conducting risk assessments and audits, serve as an expert in security tools, developing policies, ensuring compliance, and leading security incident response efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented engineer to make significant contributions to the success of our projects and advance their technical skills in a collaborative environment.
A day in the life!
You will be responsible for the following:
Plan and design security solutions and capabilities that enable the organization to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover from cyber threats and vulnerabilitiesDesign action plans for policy creation and governance, system hardening, and monitoringServe as subject matter expert in one or more of security information and event management (SEIM), data loss prevention (DLP), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), web application firewalls (WAF), Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and other toolsPartner with stakeholders to encourage the adoption of secure software designs and best practicesDesign and implement security controls on public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCPDesign and execute vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, security audits, and security risk assessments to identify potential security vulnerabilities and assists with remediationAnalyze technical requirements, recommend solutions or enhancements, and translate into actionable information for the businessDeploy, integrate, and configure software in accordance with WellSky policy and industry standards and provides troubleshooting supportResearch and provide technical guidance in accordance with industry standards and regulatory compliance requirementsParticipate and/or lead the security incident response process, including monitoring, tracking, notification, containment, resolution, escalation, and reportingPerform system maintenance activities, including upgrades and patch managementKeep abreast of the latest intelligence from law enforcement and other sources of cyber threat informationPerform other job duties as assignedDo you have what it takes?
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related fieldMinimum 4-6 years related work experienceDo you stand above the rest?
Preferred Qualifications:
Cyber security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or CompTIA Security+Experience in healthcare domainBasic understanding of HL7 standardsAdditional job expectations applicable to this position include:
Willingness to work additional or irregular hours as neededWorking in accordance with corporate and organizational security policies and proceduresPerforming other responsibilities as assignedWellSky is where independent thinking and collaboration come together to create an authentic culture. We thrive on innovation, inclusiveness, and cohesive perspectives. At WellSky you can make a difference.
WellSky provides equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. WellSky is proud to be a drug-free workplace.
Applicants for U.S.-based positions with WellSky must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Certain client-facing positions may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunizations and occupational health mandates.
Here are some of the exciting benefits full-time teammates are eligible to receive at WellSky:
Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefitsMental health benefits through TelaDocPrescription drug coverageGenerous paid time off, plus 13 paid holidaysPaid parental leave100% vested 401(K) retirement plansEducational assistance up to $2500 per year