BMET Cybersecurity Specialist / Clinical Engineering

Schedule: FT, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

At Children’s Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the state’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, we provide comprehensive, holistic care to our patients and families—from primary and specialty care to behavioral health services and everything in between. Dedicated to a People First culture, we foster an environment with joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning and growth. Turn your passion into purpose and make a difference where it matters most.

A Brief Overview
The BMET Cybersecurity Specialist is responsible for leading the technical activities associated with the delivery of a medical device cybersecurity program. This includes the collection of cybersecurity data elements, implementation of cybersecurity controls, and execution of critical cybersecurity fixes. The specialist will conduct technical analysis of emerging cybersecurity threats, advise on cybersecurity strategy, and support the collection of metrics for leadership review.

Essential Functions

• Leads the technical analysis of emerging cybersecurity threats to determine impact to any devices in the asset inventory.
•  Leads the collection of Critical Data Elements (CDEs) in CMMS.
•  Leads collection of manufacturer documentation and cybersecurity recommendations.
• Leads risk assessment of assets based on collected CDEs and documentation.
•  Oversees out of the box configuration of medical devices to expected standards.
•  Leads the planned vulnerability remediation, such as planned patching or upgrades.
• Oversees out of the box configuration of medical devices to expected standards. 
•  Leads planned and unplanned vulnerability remediation, such as planned patching or upgrades.
•  Leads the coordination of cybersecurity activities with device manufacturers as needed.
•  Leads the testing and validation of network segmentation rules in coordination with hospital IT.
•  Supports a range of IT projects that have implications for medical devices on the network.
•  Leads the investigation of alerts on medical devices in the hospital and clinics.
•  Coaches BMETs on basic cybersecurity hygiene and out of the box controls.
•  Support HTM cybersecurity education & awareness for HTM teams.

Education Qualifications

• Associate's Degree  Associates degree or equivalent experience Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years  Experience in Clinical engineering, IT or cyber risk mediation Required

Skills and Abilities

•  Medical Device knowledge (Medium proficiency)
•  Software and Server management (Low proficiency)
•  Hospital Process (Medium proficiency)
•  Cyber security (Medium proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• CompTIA Security+ Certification   Preferred
• Certified Biomedical Electronics Technician (BMD)   Preferred

Children’s is an equal opportunity employer, embracing and valuing the unique strengths and differences of people. We cultivate an inclusive environment of respect and trust where we all belong. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.