Cybersecurity Specialist Jobs in Illinois

INTRODUCTION

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Sodexo’s growing Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Division is seeking solution-oriented candidates who excel at cybersecurity to take on the role of BMET Cybersecurity Specialist to support services for Endeavor Health's Evanston Hospital located in Evanston, IL.

Endeavor Health System is an integrated healthcare delivery system consistently ranked as a Top 15 Teaching Hospital in the U.S. The Endeavor Health System, headquartered in Evanston, Ill., includes nine hospitals – Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park, Northwest Community, Skokie, Swedish, Linden Oaks, Edward, and Elmhurst. Endeavor Health System also includes a 900-physician multispecialty group practice, Endeavor Health System Medical Group, with more than 140 locations in the Chicagoland area. NorthShore has annual revenues of $3.2 billion and employs over 27,000 people.

Endeavor Health System is a Magnet-recognized organization, the first in Illinois to receive this prestigious honor as an entire system that demonstrates excellence in nursing and high standards in patient care.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

What You'll Do:
- Lead the collection of cybersecurity-related data in CMMS systems.
- Oversee the gathering of manufacturer documentation and security guidelines for medical devices.
- Conduct technical risk assessments and determine device exposure based on vulnerabilities.
- Manage both planned and unplanned vulnerability remediation efforts, including patching and upgrades.
- Lead the testing, implementation, and validation of network segmentation with hospital IT.
- Coordinate directly with medical device vendors for technical cybersecurity issues.
- Support IT-related projects impacting medical devices and connected equipment.
- Analyze and respond to cybersecurity alerts and high-severity vulnerabilities.
- Track and report vulnerability remediation metrics and recommend process improvements.
- Maintain quality control of cybersecurity documentation and asset data integrity in CMMS.

COMPENSATION

What We Offer:
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

What You Bring:
- Strong technical background in healthcare technology or IT cybersecurity.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems and asset management best practices.
- Experience with medical device configuration, vulnerability patching, and risk assessments.
- Specific experience with the following medical devices or equipment: DiCom, Siemens, Toshiba, Philips, GE Healthcare, XRay, Ultrasound, C-Arm, Cat Scan, MRI/CT, Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine, Wet or Dry Processor, General RF, Clinical Asset Management, Accelerators.
- Knowledge of hospital compliance standards including HIPAA, Joint Commission, and NIST.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical investigations and develop actionable insights.
- Participation in industry workgroups and ongoing cybersecurity training.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Functional Experience: 3 years

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