IT Security - Systems Engineer

Job Title & Specialty Area

Systems Engineer

IT Security

Dallas, TX

Monday - Friday

Remote

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting‑edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well‑being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community.

Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

The IT Security Systems Engineer is responsible for assisting in implementing and maintaining the organization's security systems to protect against cyber threats. This role involves technical knowledge to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of critical data. As a specialist in security, the Junior Security Systems Engineer focuses on safeguarding the organization's computer systems and networks from security breaches, vulnerabilities, and cyber threats.

By utilizing a range of technologies, protocols, and best practices, they ensure the protection of both organizational and user data, maintaining its confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

• System Design and Implementation:
  Responsible for assisting in the implementation of robust security systems and solutions to protect the organization’s information assets. Additionally, the role involves ensuring that security systems are seamlessly integrated into the broader IT infrastructure, aligning with the organization’s technical architecture and operational requirements. The engineer is also tasked with maintaining and updating vulnerability management tools and systems, ensuring they are effective in identifying and mitigating potential security risks.
• Security Operations:
  Administers the organization’s security monitoring systems, including Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, Microsoft Defender (MDO, MDE, MDI, etc.) suite of solutions and performs regular security assessments.
• Incident Forensics, Reponses, and Mitigation:
  Works in coordination with the Security Operations Center (SOC) team to ensure the swift containment and resolution of security breaches. This includes assisting with root cause analysis to identify how security incidents occurred and pinpoint any gaps in existing systems that may have contributed to the breach. The engineer also coordinates with other teams to minimize the impact of incidents on the organization’s operations and develops, refines, and maintains incident response playbooks to standardize procedures, ensuring a consistent and effective approach to security event management.
• Vulnerability Assessment:
  Responsible for participating in regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing across the organization’s systems and applications to identify potential security risks. This process involves utilizing both automated tools and manual techniques to conduct thorough evaluations of the organization’s security posture. The engineer ensures that all identified vulnerabilities and weaknesses are meticulously documented, providing a comprehensive overview of security gaps. This documentation serves as the basis for developing and implementing targeted remediation strategies to mitigate risks and strengthen the organization’s overall security framework.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  Works closely with cross‑functional teams, including IT, operations, and compliance, to ensure security solutions align with business needs and regulatory requirements. Provides support for security best practices and assists in addressing complex security issues or challenges.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Stays up to date with the latest security trends, technologies, and threat intelligence. Leads initiatives for continuous improvement in security practices, implementing innovative…