Security Technical Specialist

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation HIV/AIDS prevention immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the worlds leading cancer infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology infusion radiation proton therapy and related services and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the worlds deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration compassion determination excellence innovation integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity dignity and inherent value of each employee patient community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

Security a department within Facilities and Operations is responsible for the safety of persons and the protection of property. Services include day to day systems diagnostics software assessments incident response emergency preparedness and campus security operations.

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration compassion determination excellence innovation integrity and respect.

• Manage physical security equipment to ensure all devices are fully operational and end users (security operations pharmacy Comparative Medicine and other support services) are equipped to successfully monitor mitigate and investigate risks to Fred Hutch.
• Security point person on all security technical applications: Genetec Access Control and CCTV Lenel Avigilon Omnigo Blackboard Simple K
• Systems Administrator to all security software solutions managing user account accuracy and review of permissions to be in line with Security best practices.
• Business and After-Hours primary responder for onsite technical issues to be handled remotely through troubleshooting and assessing technical needs with communication and action plans to the Senior Global Security Manager.
• Identify and resolve offline equipment and minimize downtime. Involves troubleshooting remotely physical handling the devices engaging other on campus resources and partnering with a vendor until the system is fully restored.
• Respond to critical events as they arise and lead security response by providing in-person situational assessment and management archiving information during incidents for after action review and facilitating resources to ensure operational and business continuity.
• Maintain active inventory of all security critical spares panels power supplies card readers CCTV cameras and make recommendations to Leadership on findings.
• Utilize advanced security tools and techniques to monitor network traffic detect security breaches and respond to incidents in real-time. Investigate security alerts conduct forensic analysis and coordinate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and minimize the impact of security incidents.
• Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats vulnerabilities and regulatory requirements affecting the healthcare industry. Conduct risk assessments audit security controls and assist with compliance efforts to ensure adherence to HIPAA JCAHO DOH and other relevant standards.
• Ensure routine maintenance is conducted on physical and technical security systems.
• Continue pursuit of AI and how it can best be leveraged for security work efficiency.
• Assist and backup up day-to-day security operations as needed.

OTHER:

• Respond to campus-wide emergency situations (police fire medical facilities etc.).
• Partner with security operations team and leadership to ensure the success of department procedures policies and goals.
• Review or submit incident reports.
• Assist the Director of General Operational Services when requested for security support and other core business functions as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent job experience.
• Minimum five years experience in security (Healthcare preferred).
• Valid WA drivers license or ability to obtain same within 3 months of hire.
• Genetec Enterprise Technical Certification (System design and hardening) or able to attain within 1 year of hire.
• CPP PSP IAHSS or comparable certifications preferred.
• No criminal record.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint).
• Familiarity and experience (minimum 5 years) with security access control systems video/CCTV and incident report computer programs. Includes programming and trouble shooting.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.
• Ability to multi-task and resolve situations independently with emphasis on dealing with a diverse work population.
• Capable of handling difficult and stressful situations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed including evenings weekends and holidays as needed.
• Work with people of diverse backgrounds while maintaining highest levels of integrity and confidentiality.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $80172 to $114941 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health well-being and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision dental flexible spending accounts life disability retirement family life support employee assistance program onsite health clinic tuition reimbursement paid vacation (12-22 days per year) paid sick leave (12-25 days per year) paid holidays (13 days per year) and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).