[Hiring] Associate IT & Security Engineer @Synthesis Health

Role Description

Synthesis Health is looking for an Associate IT & Security Engineer to join our Enterprise IT & Security Team, reporting to the Director of IT and Security. Day to day, you'll:

• Run our internal IT service desk.
• Onboard and offboard employees and contractors.
• Set up and support laptops through Intune.
• Triage security alerts in Microsoft Defender and Sentinel.
• Gather evidence for HIPAA, SOC 2, and HITRUST audits.

This is an entry-level position where responsibility grows with hands-on experience, with a defined path to IT & Security Engineer, Senior, and beyond.

Qualifications

• A diploma or degree in IT, computer science, or cybersecurity, or equivalent self-directed learning.
• Working familiarity with Windows and macOS.
• Networking Fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPN) and identity (accounts, groups, MFA, single sign-on).
• Workable knowledge of how phishing, least privilege, and patching are enforced at scale on enterprise systems.
• Clear written communication.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft fundamentals or role-based certifications (SC-900, MS-900, AZ-900, MD-102, SC-200, SC-300), or active study toward one.
• CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+.
• Hands-on exposure with: Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Microsoft 365 admin center, Google Workspace.
• Coding fluency: PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• A GitHub profile, a home lab write-up, or a blog post about a problem you solved.
• Experience with a ticketing system: Zendesk, Jira, or ServiceNow.
• Basic knowledge of compliance frameworks (HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Industry experience in Healthcare or medical imaging.

Values

• Clinical service first.
• Collaborate with our customers.
• Listen, respect, learn.
• Innovate to excel.

Behaviors

• Be nice.
• Be creative.
• Be honest.
• Be helpful.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is paid in the currency of the country where the individual is hired. For this position, the salary range is $65,000 - $80,000 USD.

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• “Use as needed” vacation policy.
• Participation in our employee option program.