Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs in Ohio
Cybersecurity Engineer jobs in Ohio are in strong and sustained demand, concentrated in financial services, healthcare systems, defense contracting, and state government, with openings at every level from analyst-track junior roles through senior architecture and leadership positions. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring, where employers like Nationwide, Cleveland Clinic, and Northrop Grumman maintain large security teams. The most sought-after specialties in Ohio right now are cloud security, threat detection and response, and compliance-focused security engineering tied to regulated industries. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Thank you for considering a career at Ensemble!
Ensemble is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for health systems, including hospitals and affiliated physician groups. They offer end-to-end revenue cycle solutions as well as a comprehensive suite of point solutions to clients across the country.
Ensemble keeps communities healthy by keeping hospitals healthy. We recognize that healthcare requires a human touch, and we believe that every touch should be meaningful. This is why our people are the most important part of who we are. By empowering them to challenge the status quo, we know they will be the difference!
O.N.E Purpose:
Customer Obsession: Consistently provide exceptional experiences for our clients, patients, and colleagues by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations.
Embracing New Ideas: Continuously innovate by embracing emerging technology and fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation.
Striving for Excellence: Execute at a high level by demonstrating our “Best in KLAS” Ensemble Difference Principles and consistently delivering outstanding results.
The Opportunity:
The Engineer II, Cybersecurity (GRC Engineer) supports Ensemble Health Partners' Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program by combining cybersecurity compliance expertise with hands-on technical execution. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of the cybersecurity risk register, control automation initiatives, compliance monitoring, audit evidence collection, and administration of GRC platforms.
The GRC Engineer partners with security, engineering, and business stakeholders to maintain and strengthen the organization's compliance posture across multiple frameworks, support third-party risk management activities, and translate technical risk into actionable business recommendations. This position plays a critical role in reducing manual compliance activities through automation while ensuring audit readiness and continuous compliance across cloud, infrastructure, and enterprise technology environments.
Essential Job Functions:
- Own and maintain the cybersecurity risk register, including identifying, assessing, tracking, quantifying, and reporting cybersecurity risks.
- Differentiate meaningful business risks from theoretical compliance gaps and provide practical remediation recommendations.
- Support incident response activities from a governance, risk, and compliance perspective, ensuring proper documentation, audit evidence collection, and reporting throughout the incident lifecycle.
- Assist with investigations of suspected improper activity and recommend corrective and remediation actions.
- Respond to GRC-related incidents and service requests within established service level agreements (SLAs).
- Design, implement, and maintain automated control monitoring and evidence collection processes to reduce manual audit activities and support continuous compliance.
- Participate in technology and IT initiatives to evaluate systems and processes against applicable regulatory and security frameworks before implementation.
- Provide governance, risk, compliance, and control integration requirements for new projects and technologies.
- Ensure infrastructure, cloud, and security control changes align with established security frameworks and CIS benchmarks.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and remediate control deficiencies and compliance gaps.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies through automation and process optimization.
- Maintain compliance documentation, including risk assessments, control narratives, policies, procedures, and audit evidence repositories.
- Partner with cybersecurity analysts, architects, engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure effective security controls are implemented across enterprise systems, cloud platforms, and IT environments.
- Support regulatory, audit, and compliance initiatives while maintaining audit readiness across the organization.
- Demonstrate customer obsession, innovation, and operational excellence in support of organizational goals and compliance objectives.
Employment Qualifications:
- Associate Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience:
- 3 to 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, governance, risk management, compliance, IT audit, or related disciplines.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity risk management programs, compliance initiatives, audits, and security control assessments.
- Experience working with security frameworks, governance processes, and technical controls in enterprise environments.
Preferred Certifications:
One or more of the following certifications is preferred:
- CompTIA Security+
- CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
- CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
- Other relevant cybersecurity, risk, audit, or compliance certifications may be considered.
Preferred Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program administration.
- Cybersecurity risk assessment and risk register management.
- Security control design, implementation, and monitoring.
- Compliance framework management and audit support.
- Control automation and continuous compliance monitoring.
- Audit evidence collection and documentation management.
- Third-party risk management and vendor assessments.
- Security incident documentation and compliance reporting.
- CIS Benchmarks and security configuration standards.
- Collaboration across cybersecurity, engineering, infrastructure, cloud, and business teams.
- Ability to communicate technical security risks to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and process improvement skills.
- Must be inquisitive and demonstrate openness to innovation including AI to explore better processes and ways to alleviate friction and improve patient and client experiences.
- This is a remote position; however, candidates must be willing and able to travel to and work onsite at client, temporary, or corporate office locations as business needs require.
- This position pays between $84,000-132,300 based on experience
This posting addresses s state specific requirements to provide pay transparency. Compensation decisions consider many job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location; knowledge; skills; relevant experience; education; licensure; internal equity; time in position. A candidate entry rate of pay does not typically fall at the minimum or maximum of the role’s range.
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Bottom line, we believe in empowering people and giving them the tools and resources needed to thrive. A few of those include:
- Associate Benefits – We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family, including healthcare, time off, retirement, and well-being programs.
- Our Culture – Ensemble is a place where associates can do their best work and be their best selves. We put people first, last and always. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, growth, and innovation.
- Growth – We invest in your professional development. Each associate will earn a professional certification relevant to their field and can obtain tuition reimbursement.
- Recognition – We offer quarterly and annual incentive programs for all employees who go beyond and keep raising the bar for themselves and the company.
Ensemble is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Ensemble also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Due to business, operational, payroll, and regulatory requirements, this position is limited to individuals who reside and are authorized to work within the United States. Applications generated from outside the United States will not be considered. Individuals may reapply when located within the United States.
Ensemble provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact TA@ensemblehp.com.
This posting addresses state specific requirements to provide pay transparency. Compensation decisions consider many job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location; knowledge; skills; relevant experience; education; licensure; internal equity; time in position. A candidate entry rate of pay does not typically fall at the minimum or maximum of the role’s range.
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cybersecurity engineer jobs across Ohio.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ recognized by Ohio employers
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a closely related technical field
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint protection tools
- Demonstrated knowledge of NIST frameworks, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or other compliance standards common in Ohio industries
- Proficiency in network security architecture, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing methodologies
- Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with IT, legal, and compliance teams
Cybersecurity Engineer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cybersecurity engineer in Ohio?
Cybersecurity engineering in Ohio has no state-issued license, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most hiring managers expect at least a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or information technology, paired with certifications like CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH. Ohio's large regulated industries, including healthcare and financial services, often give preference to candidates who can demonstrate compliance knowledge alongside technical skills.
How much do cybersecurity engineers make in Ohio?
Cybersecurity engineers in Ohio earn a median of about $110,480 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,070 for the lowest 10% to over $171,450 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire cybersecurity engineers in Ohio?
Employers hiring cybersecurity engineers in Ohio right now include Electrosoft Services, NetJets, and Zantech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's concentration of large healthcare networks, insurance carriers, and defense contractors means security teams here tend to be well-established and hire across a wide range of experience levels.
Which Ohio cities have the most cybersecurity engineer jobs?
Columbus, Dayton, and Kettering account for the largest share of cybersecurity engineer openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its dense concentration of financial institutions, state government agencies, and tech employers, while Cleveland's major health systems and Cincinnati's insurance and defense contractors drive consistent demand in those metros.
Are there remote cybersecurity engineer jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than most technical fields. About 55% of cybersecurity engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work, including threat monitoring, incident response, and policy development, can be done without being on-site. Roles requiring physical access to infrastructure or classified environments are the most likely to remain in-person.
How can I get hired as a cybersecurity engineer in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a security analyst or IT support role at one of Ohio's large healthcare networks or financial institutions, which regularly bring in candidates with foundational credentials and train them toward engineering responsibilities. Employers like Cleveland Clinic and Nationwide have rotational IT programs and entry-level security operations roles that serve as a pipeline. CompTIA Security+ is the credential that consistently opens those doors, and a home lab portfolio demonstrating hands-on skills can replace years of formal experience in interviews.
Where can I find and apply to cybersecurity engineer jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to cybersecurity engineer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No sign-up is required to view or apply to openings.
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