Information Security Engineer

CHN is a collaboration between Planned Parenthood affiliates across the United States, working to support the mission of bringing high-quality, affordable care to every member of our communities. We are looking for individuals committed to advancing health equity within our organization.

About the role

The Information Security Engineer is responsible for coordinating CHN’s frameworks, programs, and approach for policies, standards, risk assessments, monitoring, and certifications related to technology. This role supports the information security agenda with a focus on risk management, disaster recovery, business continuity, and the protection of information confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Responsibilities

• Determines enterprise information assurance and security standards
• Assists with the management of information security
• Manages potential audits, interfacing with internal and external auditors
• Manages security cases
• Performs quarterly security checks
• Drives business continuity/disaster recovery activities and coordinates disaster recovery exercises
• Develops and reviews policies, procedures, standards, and other documents supporting information security
• Conducts regular network and application vulnerability scans and manages remediation of vulnerabilities
• Works with Managed Security Solution Provider (MSSP) to ensure coordination of security monitoring and incident response
• Performs continuous security assessments for new and existing projects
• Defines security controls based on risk assessments
• Administers security awareness training to all CHN employees and contractors
• Manages information security-related projects
• Keeps up to date with threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks
• Participates in third-party risk management activities
• Upholds organizational values and standards, while proactively seeking ways to improve efficiency, equity, and service excellence
• Ensures compliance with all CHN and affiliate policies, as well as all state and federal regulations
• Provides positive and developmental feedback related to all practices
• Demonstrates commitment to CHN and Planned Parenthood’s health equity mission, with emphasis on racial equity and community accountability
• Demonstrates dedication to learning about racial equity and addressing structural racism in healthcare
• Consistently delivers high-quality results using sound judgment and data-driven decisions
• Prioritizes customer needs by providing prompt, accurate service to all stakeholders

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the field
• Demonstrated knowledge of information security concepts, standards, and regulations (HIPAA, PCI preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to take ownership, manage projects, and achieve results in dynamic environments
• Demonstrated experience in a multistate/multi-affiliate environment
• Technical experience with information security, networks, security tools, modern application development, and web technologies
• Security certifications: CISSP, CISA, ISO 2700 LA/LI, and SANS
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a customer-centric service approach in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated dedication to Planned Parenthood’s mission, vision, and values
• Excellent time management
• Commitment to advancing race(+) equity in one’s work, including expanding knowledge about racial inequity in society
• Awareness of multiple group identities and their dynamics, with self-awareness about personal identity, empathy, and humility
• Ability to communicate clearly and directly, as well as hear and act on feedback related to identity and equity
• Strong sense of accountability to equitable practices
• Understanding of the impact of identity dynamics on organizational culture
• Commitment to CHN and Planned Parenthood’s In This Together service ethos, workplace values, and service standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, and external partners
• Ability to work independently and with professional discretion
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Pay

$79,000 - $119,000 a year. CHN believes in fair and equitable pay. Actual salaries may vary within the range based on factors including education, training, experience, professional achievement, and business need.

Benefits

• Health Care Coverage (Medical, Dental, & Vision); eligibility for full-time, regular employees on date of hire
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
• Short-Term Disability and Basic Life & AD&D Insurance provided by CHN
• Voluntary elections for Long Term Disability and Additional Life & AD&D Insurance available at cost
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan, 3% employer match after one year of service
• Paid Time Off Program includes accrual-based PTO, Health Time Off (HTO), and nine (9) paid Holidays