Cyber Security Engineer I

About Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Cyber Security Engineer I

At MSK, our Cyber Security Engineer I helps safeguard critical clinical, research, and business systems across one of the world’s leading cancer centers. This role supports our mission by strengthening MSK’s security posture through hands-on testing, analysis, and collaboration with teams across the organization. Successful candidates bring curiosity, foundational security knowledge, and a drive to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.

Role Overview

• Consults with teams to advise on common cybersecurity practices and secure design principles.
• Conducts testing to verify that security controls are implemented and functioning as intended.
• Performs penetration testing activities using tools such as Burp Suite and Kali Linux.
• Analyzes audit logs and provides clear explanations of discovered vulnerabilities.
• Collaborates with colleagues through Teams, email, phone, and other communication forums.
• Supports security incident investigations and vulnerability remediation activities.
• Assists with departmental security projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Documents findings, processes, and testing outcomes clearly and thoroughly.
• Contributes to MSK’s evolving security architecture through hands-on analysis and problem-solving.

Key Qualifications

• Experience or desire to work in Cybersecurity.
• Foundational understanding of secure systems, networks, and common cybersecurity concepts.
• Familiarity with penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite and Kali Linux.
• Basic programming or scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Ability to interpret vulnerability findings, audit logs, and security alerts.

Core Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a willingness to learn new tools and techniques.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for explaining technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset consistent with early-career security professionals.
• Collaborative working style with the ability to partner across technical and non-technical teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in documentation, testing, and analysis.

Additional Information

• Location: Flexible across MSK locations closest to candidate
• Schedule: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST, Monday - Friday
• Reporting to Manager I, Security Engineering & Testing

Key Skills/Competency

• Cybersecurity
• Penetration Testing
• Vulnerability Analysis
• Security Controls
• Incident Response
• Audit Log Analysis
• Python Scripting
• Network Security
• Security Architecture
• Communication Skills