IT Security Engineer
The IT Security Engineer supports cybersecurity operations and governance, risk, and compliance within a regulated medical device environment. This entry-level role involves monitoring security alerts, assisting incident response, supporting risk assessments, and maintaining compliance with FDA, ISO, and NIST standards to ensure patient safety and product integrity.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT — Medical Devices / Healthcare Technology.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This entry-level IT Security Engineer will support a confidential client's cybersecurity program with emphasis on IT security operations and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in a regulated medical-device and manufacturing environment. You'll gain hands-on experience with security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance (FDA guidance, ISO 13485, NIST).
- Assist with security monitoring and alert triage using SIEM/XDR (example: Microsoft Sentinel, Defender)
- Support incident response activities: triage, documentation, escalation and post-incident follow-up
- Help maintain endpoint protection, vulnerability scanning, and patch tracking processes
- Support development and upkeep of security policies, procedures, and standards
- Assist with risk assessments for IT systems, applications, and medical devices; document risks and remediation plans
- Help prepare audit evidence for FDA cybersecurity requirements, ISO 13485 / ISO 27001, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Support access control activities, user access reviews, and least-privilege enforcement
- Assist with monitoring and basic tuning of data-protection tools (DLP, encryption, centralized logging)
- Contribute to security awareness campaigns, phishing simulations, and user training
- Maintain incident, risk, and compliance records; help produce security and compliance dashboards/reports
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems or a related field
- OR 3–5 years of relevant experience in Cybersecurity, IT, or Information Systems in lieu of a degree
- Authorization to work in the U.S. — this position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship
Preferred Experience
- Basic networking and OS knowledge (TCP/IP, Windows/Linux fundamentals)
- Familiarity with information security concepts: CIA triad, access control models, vulnerability lifecycle
- Exposure (academic or hands-on) to SIEM tools, vulnerability scanning, and identity/access management
- Interest or experience in regulated industries, medical devices, healthcare technology, or manufacturing
- Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance concepts: NIST CSF, ISO 27001, audit controls and evidence gathering
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Skills & Development
This role is designed to build core security skills:
- Security monitoring and incident response fundamentals
- Vulnerability management and patch governance
- Risk assessment and compliance processes
- Regulatory awareness: FDA cybersecurity guidance, ISO 13485, NIST
- Security documentation, audit support, and communicating technical risk to business stakeholders
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Accuracy and timeliness of risk and compliance documentation
- Participation and quality of incident response / alert triage
- Completion and quality of assigned audit and compliance support tasks
- Quality of security reports and dashboards produced
- Progress toward training and certification milestones
Compensation & Benefits
Disclosure as required by law: The annual salary range for this position is $69,900 - $108,300. Actual pay may vary based on geographic location, experience, education, and skills. This range reflects the confidential client’s good-faith estimate at the time of posting.
Benefits highlights offered by the confidential client:
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
- Short- and long-term disability and life insurance
- Retirement savings plan with company match (401k)
- Employee stock purchase program
- Tuition assistance for eligible courses
Additional Information
- This role is full-time and based in Largo, FL (on-site / hybrid expectations to be confirmed by the hiring manager).
- This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship.
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; the posting may close on the date listed by the confidential client.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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