Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Senior Cybersecurity Engineer Full Time Professional New York, NY, US 1 Attachments 8 days ago Requisition ID: 2586 Salary Range: $118,136.00 To $135,000.00 Annually About Child Mind Institute We're dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. We've become the leading independent nonprofit in children's mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow's breakthrough treatments. As part of the IT team, you will report to Director of Information Security. As the Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing security solutions to protect enterprise systems, applications, and data. You will assess risks, identify vulnerabilities, and apply security controls to strengthen cybersecurity posture and you will collaborate with teams across the organization, provide expertise in security architecture, and contribute to threat detection, incident response, and compliance efforts. Additionally, you will be managing security tools, developing best practices, and ensuring alignment with industry standards and frameworks. This is an exempt, full-time position which requires a minimum of four (4) days per week in the office, on a schedule determined by your supervisor in our NYC office. The in-office requirement and schedule are subject to change based on the needs of the program and the organization. You Will: Implement Security Requirements & Risk Management: Define and document cybersecurity requirements for networks, systems, and applications, ensuring compliance with the Risk Management Framework. Vulnerability Management & Threat Response: Conduct regular security scans, monitor IDS/third-party alerts, and respond to threats by identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities. Security Architecture & Implementation: Collaborate with designing and deploying security controls, authentication mechanisms, and enterprise security solutions to protect systems, applications, and data. Incident Response & Threat Hunting: Support with security investigations, execute incident response procedures, and develop threat hunting methodologies. Security Tool Management & Optimization: Manage vulnerability scanning tools and integrate findings into security operations. Drive security initiatives that enhance organizational resilience and eliminate cyber threats. Policy & Documentation: Develop and maintain security policies, SOPs, playbooks, and work instructions to support consistent and effective security practices. Collaboration & Expertise: Work closely with system engineers, security leadership, and management to strengthen cybersecurity across the enterprise. Perform additional job-related duties as assigned. You Have: Bachelor's degree in information technology (or a related field) 5 years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Licenses or technical certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, COMPTIA, CCSP, CISA, CEH, etc. Familiarity with MS Office, Google Workspace, or relevant software. Our great compensation package and benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), paid parental leave, dependent care, discounted tickets and entertainment perks programs. For more information about our benefits, please visit our employee benefits website. Pay Range The salary range for the position is posted. Factors such as candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations affect the salary offered within this range. In addition, this salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. EEO Disclaimer Child Mind Institute is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. #J-18808-Ljbffr