Career Opportunities
Discover your next career milestone with a team dedicated to securing the future of healthcare. We provide specialized healthcare IT and cybersecurity services from evolving digital threats. We are continuously looking for talented professionals passionate about cutting-edge technology, robust data protection, and making a meaningful impact on public health safety to help drive our mission forward.
Security Engineer Intern
Pay: $15 per hour
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Security Engineer Intern to join our healthcare cybersecurity and clinical technology security team. This position is designed as a structured 90-day training and development program that transitions successful candidates into a Level 1 Security Engineer role.
The Security Engineer Intern will support cybersecurity initiatives involving connected medical devices, biomedical-owned networks, clinical technology systems, and healthcare infrastructure. Working alongside Security Engineers, Biomedical Engineering, Network Engineering, Information Security, and Information Systems teams, the intern will assist with implementing and validating security controls that help protect technologies critical to patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with implementing security controls for connected medical devices and clinical technology systems.
- Support Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) for medical devices and healthcare technologies.
- Review security documentation provided by manufacturers and vendors.
- Assist with validating device communication requirements and network connectivity needs.
- Support network segmentation and security initiatives involving medical devices.
- Assist with vulnerability remediation activities and implementation of approved mitigation strategies.
- Validate that approved security controls and risk mitigation plans are implemented and maintained.
- Support deployment and onboarding of connected medical devices and healthcare technologies.
- Maintain documentation related to security controls, remediation activities, and technical security requirements.
- Assist with troubleshooting cybersecurity issues affecting connected medical devices and healthcare technology systems.
- Collaborate with Biomedical Engineering, Network Engineering, Information Systems, and Security teams on cybersecurity initiatives.
- Follow established security, compliance, and change-management processes.
Desired Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or recently completed an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering Technology, Healthcare Technology Management, Information Systems, or related technical or engineering field.
- OR equivalent military, vocational, technical, or industry training and experience.
Technical Knowledge
Basic understanding of:
- Cybersecurity principles and best practices
- Network fundamentals including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP networking, VLANs, network segmentation, and firewall principles
- Vulnerability management concepts
- Security controls and risk mitigation strategies
- Access control and authentication
- Medical device, Biomedical engineering, and healthcare technology environments (preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
- CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), Cisco CCST Cybersecurity, CompTIA CySA+
Professional Skills
- Project Management
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to document findings clearly and accurately
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Professional demeanor when interacting with clinical, technical, and leadership teams
- Commitment to patient safety, security, and operational excellence
Transportation and Travel Requirements
This position supports multiple hospitals, clinics, physician offices, and healthcare facilities across the organization. Frequent local travel is an essential function of this position.
Candidates must:
- Possess a valid driver’s license, maintain reliable personal transportation, and be willing to travel between multiple healthcare facilities throughout the workday.
- Be capable of transporting laptops, tools, and networking equipment as needed.
Physical Requirements
- Full range of motion
- Expect an average of 10,000 steps daily
- Lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds