Security Engineer I

About the role

Security Engineer I

What you will be doing:

As a Security Engineer I, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our cyber security infrastructure. You will work with various technologies to ensure compliance with our Information Security Policies and help protect our organization from cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

Security Administration – 60%

Administer Premier’s cyber security services across laptops, servers, email, network, and cloud platforms.

Tools and Testing – 20%

Using approved tools; perform security tests and audits, analyze results, and provide recommendations to ensure applicable systems are operating in accordance with Premier Information Security Policies, Standards, and Procedures.

Work closely with the vulnerability management tools and triage vulnerabilities in accordance with Premier’s vulnerability policies and procedures.

Work closely with the SOC analysts and the SIEM, focus on reporting and alerting to provide Premier a more proactive and optimized Cybersecurity posture

Corrective Action – 10%

Perform investigation and reporting of security violations of the Corporate Information Security Policies and Standards.

Participate with in-depth inquiries, assessing potential damage, and implementing corrective action.

Perform Incident handling and response of security violations based on predefined criteria and triggers

Compliance – 5%

Assist in eDiscovery and other forensic investigations based on legal or regulatory needs

Privacy – 5%

Assist in auditing, testing, and preventing Data Leak of sensitive or regulated data using appropriate tools. Assist Privacy team, when necessary, to assist with the generation of reports and generating watch lists.

​Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Years of Applicable Experience - 2 or more years

Education:

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, both internally and externally.

A strong grasp of network protocols, topologies, and security concepts is crucial for understanding how data flows and where potential vulnerabilities might exist within a network.

Proficiency in working with a SIEM and triaging incidents.

Understanding the steps involved in responding to a security incident, including containment, eradication, and recovery, is vital for mitigating damage from cyberattacks.

Experience:

On the job work experience or internship in a relatable field such as cyber security, network administration, disaster recovery or digital forensics.

0-12 months years of experience in cyber security

Education:

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Additional Job Requirements:

Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time

Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines

Attention to detail

Operate computer programs and software

Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats .

Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)

Making independent decisions

Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Working Conditions: Remote

Travel Requirements: No travel required

Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $72,000 - $120,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Qualified full-time and part-time employees also receive access to the following benefits:

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

401k retirement program

Paid time off

Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans

Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

Granted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere, 2008-2026

Named U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025)

Accredited by Forbes: America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2024-2025

Given Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultants- Healthcare Management

Awarded Cigna Workforce Designation Gold Level Recipient (2016,2017,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2025)

For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.

Employees receive:

Perks and discounts

Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.357.0022.

Personal Information submitted will be processed in accordance with Premier's Employee and Job Applicant Privacy Notice , which includes additional information about your privacy rights.

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