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Lifepoint Health® · 11 hours ago

Engineer, Cyber Security Risk

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care, and they are seeking a Cybersecurity Risk Engineer to provide vendor security oversight and risk evaluation. The role focuses on ensuring vendor alignment with security requirements and translating technical risks into actionable recommendations for stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the primary cybersecurity subject matter expert for Technology Review Board (TRB) submissions and discussions
Drive vendor security engagement by validating assessment responses, reviewing supporting evidence, and tracking remediation commitments and timelines
Perform security risk assessments for new and existing technologies, SaaS platforms, cloud services, and third‑party vendors
Evaluate third‑party security posture, including architecture, control maturity, access models, and data handling practices
Establish vendor risk conditions for acceptance (e.g., contractual safeguards, monitoring expectations, remediation plans) and communicate these requirements through TRB risk review deliverables
Partner with appropriate stakeholders to support third‑party risk decisions
Translate technical risks into clear, actionable recommendations for technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Maintain risk documentation across company platforms in accordance with policy
Support continuous improvement of TRB and third‑party risk workflows, documentation, and efficiency
Maintain awareness of emerging threats, third‑party risk trends, and industry best practices

Qualification

Cybersecurity principlesThird-party risk managementRisk assessmentsCRISC certificationCCSP certificationCloud securitySaaS riskAnalytical skillsCollaboration toolsCommunication skillsDocumentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Risk Management, or equivalent experience
5+ years in cybersecurity engineering, security architecture, risk management, third‑party risk, or related technical roles
Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies, including AI-enabled security capabilities
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles including cloud security, SaaS risk, identity, data protection, and access models
Demonstrated experience performing third‑party/vendor security assessments and communicating risk findings in formal governance processes
Familiarity with vendor security assessments, SOC reports, control frameworks, and assurance documentation
Ability to communicate risk effectively to technical, operational, and executive audiences
Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills with a risk‑based mindset
Proficient use of risk management, governance, collaboration, and documentation tools
Ability to work cross‑functionally with cybersecurity, engineering, architecture, and leadership teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to organize and manage multiple assessments and stakeholder engagements simultaneously
Ability to follow defined governance processes while identifying improvement opportunities
Able to pass healthcare compliance/background checks

Preferred

Master's Degree a plus
Certifications (preferred): CRISC, CCSP, or equivalent certifications

Company

Lifepoint Health®

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Lifepoint Health is a leading healthcare provider that serves patients, clinicians, communities and partner organizations across the healthcare continuum.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.9B
2024-05-09Debt Financing· $800M
2023-09-29Debt Financing· $1.1B
2018-07-23Acquired

Leadership Team

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Jason Zachariah
Chief Operating Officer/EVP
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Jennifer Peters
Executive Vice President Chief Administrative and Legal Officer
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