Manager, Security Engineering

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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

The SECURITY ENGINEERING MANAGER is responsible for managing and mentoring all members of the Security Engineering team including CM staff and contracted resources. The SECURITY ENGINEERING MANAGER will provide clear work objectives and expectations for each member of the team.

The SECURITY ENGINEERING MANAGER will help to develop processes and procedures for the Security Engineering team to ensure best practices are followed and a standard of accuracy and timeliness is met for deliverables provided by the team. Input on the expected configuration, management, and monitoring of CM's security tools will be provided to the team. Facilitating successful project management by allocating resources, establishing timelines, and tracking completion of tasks will be performed by this role.

The SECURITY ENGINEERING MANAGER will be expected to take a hands on approach working with the same security toolsets as the other members of the team. This individual will act as the primary resource for CM's enterprise firewalls. This includes the successful installation, configuration, management, and monitoring of the firewalls and firewall management tools. Other security tools will be primarily managed by the other members of the team.

The SECURITY ENGINEERING MANAGER will act as a liaison between Information Systems Security and other cross-functional teams. This individual will be expected build positive working relationships with other teams and vendors.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor CM staff and contracted resources involved in all levels of Security Engineering.roles.
• Act as the primary resource to install, configure, manage, and monitor CM?s enterprise firewalls.
• Develop processes and procedures which provide standardization of work performed by the Security Engineering team.
• Coordinate resource allocation, timelines, and tracking of deliverables assigned to the Security Engineering team for CM and Information Systems Security projects.
• Provide guidance to CM staff and contracted resources on the installation, configuration, management, and monitoring of security tools owned by the Security Engineering team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree 5-7 years experience OR
• High School diploma, or equivalent, plus 5-7 years experience
• Plus the following preferred: 
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Preferred
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Preferred
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate -Security (CCNA - Security) Preferred
  • Palo Alto Certified Network Engineer (PCNSE) Preferred
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Preferred
  • Security+ Preferred
  • Network+ Preferred

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $50.52/hr, but your salaried offer will be determined based upon your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This position is entirely remote or work-from-home. The person hired must live in the Kansas City metro area and may attend on-site meetings, as scheduled.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.