{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fa82fd4e3da588d691f780b0","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fa82fd4e3da588d691f780b0","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fa82fd4e3da588d691f780b0","title":"Security Engineer I","description":"Akumin is unable to provide sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates requiring sponsorship, including those currently on CPT/OPT or any other visa requiring sponsorship, will not be considered.\nThe compensation range is $110,000–$125,000 annually, with no room for negotiation above the top of the range.\nThe Security Engineer I plays a vital role in securing Akumin’s IT infrastructure, networks, and systems. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing advanced security solutions, as well as ensuring that the organization’s security posture aligns with best practices and regulatory requirements. This position leads security operations including incident response and vulnerability management to prioritize and minimize cyber risk across the organization.\nSpecific duties include, but are not limited to:\nMonitoring and Incident Response: Establish monitoring and detection mechanisms to identify potential threats, and lead or assist in responding to incidents.\nVulnerability Management: Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and remediation of security weaknesses.\nSecurity Orchestration and Automation: Automate tasks where possible, using scripting and configuration management tools.\nDesign and Implementation of Security Systems: Architect and implement security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption technologies.\nSecurity Control Improvements: Review of applications and systems to ensure industry best practices and security hardening.\nPosition Requirements:\nBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in IT Security, Computer Science.\nA valid and active certification in Information Security or Cybersecurity.\n5+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity or a related field, including areas like network security, cloud security, and threat intelligence.\nInnovative Mindset: Always looking for new tools, techniques, and strategies to improve the organization’s security posture.\nCommunication: Strong ability to convey technical security issues to non-technical audiences, including management and other stakeholders.\nProblem-Solving: Excellent troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to solving complex security challenges.\nCollaboration: Ability to work well with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, IT, and development teams, to integrate security into all layers of the organization’s infrastructure.\nSecurity Tools and Technologies: Proficiency with firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, SIEM, encryption, VPNs, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).\nPenetration Testing and Vulnerability Management: Strong knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools and penetration testing techniques, with the ability to find and exploit weaknesses in an organization’s security infrastructure.\nNetwork Security: In-depth understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SSL/TLS) and how to secure them.\nCloud Security: Expertise in securing cloud infrastructures, particularly AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including IAM, encryption, and security monitoring tools.\nSIEM and Logging: Experience with configuring and maintaining SIEM platforms and analyzing logs for unusual activities.\n20% Travel may be required.\nPreferred (one or more):\nCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)\nCertified Ethical Hacker (CEH)\nOffensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)\nGIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)\nCertified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)\nAWS, GCP, or Azure Cloud Security Engineer Certification\nOr other relevant cybersecurity certifications\nDevSecOps: Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and automating security controls in software development.\nZero Trust Architecture: Understanding of Zero Trust security models and their application in modern IT environments.\nIdentity and Access Management (IAM): Expertise in managing user identities and permissions, especially in cloud or hybrid environments.\nThreat Intelligence: Ability to analyze and apply threat intelligence to enhance the organization’s defense mechanisms.\nPhysical Requirements:\nStandard office environment.\nMore than 50% of the time:\nSit, stand, walk.\nRepetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.\nSee, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.\nLess than 50% of the time:\nStoop, kneel or crawl.\nClimb and balance.\nCarry and lift 10-20 lbs.\nResidents living in CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA, and DC click here to view pay range information.\n#LI-remote\nAkumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.","company":"Akumin","rawCompany":"akumin","city":"Atlantic Beach","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:58:59.804Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"},{"code":"15-1212.00","title":"Information Security Analysts","slug":"information-security-analysts"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"},{"code":"561621","title":"Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)","slug":"security-systems-services-except-locksmiths"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Security Engineer I","description":"Akumin is unable to provide sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates requiring sponsorship, including those currently on CPT/OPT or any other visa requiring sponsorship, will not be considered.\nThe compensation range is $110,000–$125,000 annually, with no room for negotiation above the top of the range.\nThe Security Engineer I plays a vital role in securing Akumin’s IT infrastructure, networks, and systems. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing advanced security solutions, as well as ensuring that the organization’s security posture aligns with best practices and regulatory requirements. This position leads security operations including incident response and vulnerability management to prioritize and minimize cyber risk across the organization.\nSpecific duties include, but are not limited to:\nMonitoring and Incident Response: Establish monitoring and detection mechanisms to identify potential threats, and lead or assist in responding to incidents.\nVulnerability Management: Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and remediation of security weaknesses.\nSecurity Orchestration and Automation: Automate tasks where possible, using scripting and configuration management tools.\nDesign and Implementation of Security Systems: Architect and implement security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption technologies.\nSecurity Control Improvements: Review of applications and systems to ensure industry best practices and security hardening.\nPosition Requirements:\nBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in IT Security, Computer Science.\nA valid and active certification in Information Security or Cybersecurity.\n5+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity or a related field, including areas like network security, cloud security, and threat intelligence.\nInnovative Mindset: Always looking for new tools, techniques, and strategies to improve the organization’s security posture.\nCommunication: Strong ability to convey technical security issues to non-technical audiences, including management and other stakeholders.\nProblem-Solving: Excellent troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to solving complex security challenges.\nCollaboration: Ability to work well with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, IT, and development teams, to integrate security into all layers of the organization’s infrastructure.\nSecurity Tools and Technologies: Proficiency with firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, SIEM, encryption, VPNs, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).\nPenetration Testing and Vulnerability Management: Strong knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools and penetration testing techniques, with the ability to find and exploit weaknesses in an organization’s security infrastructure.\nNetwork Security: In-depth understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SSL/TLS) and how to secure them.\nCloud Security: Expertise in securing cloud infrastructures, particularly AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including IAM, encryption, and security monitoring tools.\nSIEM and Logging: Experience with configuring and maintaining SIEM platforms and analyzing logs for unusual activities.\n20% Travel may be required.\nPreferred (one or more):\nCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)\nCertified Ethical Hacker (CEH)\nOffensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)\nGIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)\nCertified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)\nAWS, GCP, or Azure Cloud Security Engineer Certification\nOr other relevant cybersecurity certifications\nDevSecOps: Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and automating security controls in software development.\nZero Trust Architecture: Understanding of Zero Trust security models and their application in modern IT environments.\nIdentity and Access Management (IAM): Expertise in managing user identities and permissions, especially in cloud or hybrid environments.\nThreat Intelligence: Ability to analyze and apply threat intelligence to enhance the organization’s defense mechanisms.\nPhysical Requirements:\nStandard office environment.\nMore than 50% of the time:\nSit, stand, walk.\nRepetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.\nSee, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.\nLess than 50% of the time:\nStoop, kneel or crawl.\nClimb and balance.\nCarry and lift 10-20 lbs.\nResidents living in CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA, and DC click here to view pay range information.\n#LI-remote\nAkumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. 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