Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer
Location: On-site – Sacramento, CA
Industry: Healthcare
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract-to-hire

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Cybersecurity Engineer to join our on-site team in Sacramento. In this role, you will be responsible for safeguarding sensitive healthcare data, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and implementing robust security measures across our systems and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security protocols to protect patient data and internal systems.

• Monitor networks and systems for security breaches, vulnerabilities, and unusual activity.

• Conduct regular security audits, risk assessments, and penetration testing.

• Collaborate with IT and compliance teams to ensure HIPAA and HITECH compliance.

• Respond to security incidents, conduct forensic investigations, and develop mitigation strategies.

• Manage and maintain firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint protection tools.

• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes in the healthcare sector.

• Develop and deliver security awareness training for staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, preferably in a healthcare environment.

• Strong understanding of HIPAA, HITECH, and other healthcare-related compliance standards.

• Proficiency with SIEM tools, firewalls, antivirus software, and vulnerability scanners.

• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and endpoint protection.

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Security+ are highly desirable.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Compensation: $55-70/hr

Benefit Offerings:

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.