Cottage Health seeks an Information Security Engineer Senior for their CH ITS Administration department serving as a senior technical authority responsible for security architecture, engineering design decisions, and enterprise risk mitigation strategies to support the Cottage Health Information Security program. He/She would be responsible for designing, developing, configuring, and implementing security solutions. As a subject matter expert on guides and leads the tactical implementation of relevant security initiatives and services. Areas of responsibility include security architecture, firewalls, monitoring and response, endpoint security, and vulnerability management, security incident response and forensics. Furthermore, this position Also, supports the Information Security Team in performing security assessments, product evaluations, project support, and any other operational tasks needed to support the Information Security program and strategic objectives.
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
Education:
- Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field. The equivalent of 8 years of progressively responsible related work experience may be substituted for a degree.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
- Minimum: One or more relevant technical/professional security certifications such as SANS/GIAC, ISC(2), CISSP, CRISC, CISA, CISM, Offensive Security, EC-Council or COMPTIA Network+ Security+ CySA+, Pentest+, CASP OR 5 years of direct experience in one or more of the following information security CBK domains: Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Engineering, Communications and Network Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, Software Development Security
Technical Requirements:
- Minimum: Experience in various security technologies and tools ranging from firewalls, endpoint, network scanners, etc. Knowledge of operating systems, client/server technology, WAN & LAN technologies, communications protocols, PKI & encryption.
Years of Related Work Experience:
- Minimum: 8 years of IT administration experience, with 6 of those years focused on IT Security.
- Preferred: 9+ years IT admin experience with 7+ years in IT Security.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent 8 years of progressively responsible related work experience
- One or more relevant security certifications (e.g., SANS/GIAC, ISC2, CISSP, CRISC, CISA, CISM, Offensive Security, EC-Council, CompTIA Network+/Security+/CySA+/Pentest+/CASP) OR 5 years direct experience in one or more information security CBK domains
- Experience with security technologies and tools (firewalls, endpoint, network scanners) and knowledge of operating systems, client/server technology, WAN & LAN, communications protocols, PKI & encryption
- Minimum 8 years of IT administration experience, with 6 years focused on IT Security
- Preferred: 9+ years IT administration experience with 7+ years in IT Security
Cottage Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for the area and often described as fair or among the best locally. Noted examples of meaningful raises over time reinforce the perception of market-aligned compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as very good, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision alongside robust mental health resources. Wellness supports like an EAP, onsite fitness/yoga, and incentives enhance overall value.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Distinctive programs such as substantial down‑payment assistance, workforce‑affordable housing, wellness dollars, and onsite childcare broaden total rewards beyond core insurance. These offerings are positioned to help offset local cost pressures and support daily life.
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What We Do
Mission Statement: To provide superior health care for and improve the health of our communities through a commitment to our core values of excellence, integrity, and compassion. Founded in 1888, the not-for-profit Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital has been serving the community for more than 125 years. Cottage Health, formed in 1996 as the not-for-profit parent organization of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and its affiliated Cottage Children’s Medical Center, Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, is guided by a volunteer board of directors from the greater Santa Barbara community and provides the residents of the Central and South Coast with exemplary health care, continuous improvements in medical practice, and a commitment to our communities.
