Research and understand current and emerging technologies. * Recommend enhancements and new ... Participate in vulnerability management, audit, and assessment efforts as required. * Perform all ...
Research and understand current and emerging technologies. * Recommend enhancements and new ... Participate in vulnerability management, audit, and assessment efforts as required. * Perform all ...
Relief Nursery Therapeutic Education Teacher (Bilingual English/Spanish)
Stayton, OR · On-site
$20.88 - $22.65/hr
We honor vulnerability and courage * We offer optimism and hope * We express gratitude for our ... to provide high-quality, research-based early childhood services that support the healthy ...
Relief Nursery Therapeutic Education Teacher (Bilingual English/Spanish)
Stayton, OR · On-site
$20.88 - $22.65/hr
We honor vulnerability and courage * We offer optimism and hope * We express gratitude for our ... to provide high-quality, research-based early childhood services that support the healthy ...
Relief Nursery Therapeutic Education Teacher (Bilingual English/Spanish)
Stayton, OR · On-site
$20.88 - $22.65/hr
... vulnerability and courageWe offer optimism and hopeWe express gratitude for our community ... to provide high-quality, research-based early childhood services that support the healthy ...
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Relief Nursery Therapeutic Education Teacher (Bilingual English/Spanish)
Stayton, OR · On-site
$20.88 - $22.65/hr
... vulnerability and courageWe offer optimism and hopeWe express gratitude for our community ... to provide high-quality, research-based early childhood services that support the healthy ...
Strong proficiency in the process of researching, developing, and communicating an understanding of ... Experience evaluating climate impacts, performing vulnerability assessments, and incorporating ...
Strong proficiency in the process of researching, developing, and communicating an understanding of ... Experience evaluating climate impacts, performing vulnerability assessments, and incorporating ...
Director, Cloud Operations
OR · Remote
Partner with R&D to standardize CI/CD pipelines, release processes, and platform automation. * Own ... Support audits, vulnerability management, patching, and risk remediation. Team & Organizational ...
Director, Cloud Operations
OR · Remote
Partner with R&D to standardize CI/CD pipelines, release processes, and platform automation. * Own ... Support audits, vulnerability management, patching, and risk remediation. Team & Organizational ...
Research and understand current and emerging technologies. * Recommend enhancements and new ... Participate in vulnerability management, audit, and assessment efforts as required. * Perform all ...
Research and understand current and emerging technologies. * Recommend enhancements and new ... Participate in vulnerability management, audit, and assessment efforts as required. * Perform all ...
vCISO
Milwaukie, OR · On-site
$140 - $190/hr
Ongoing education and research on how new governmental legislation and compliance regulations ... Sound knowledge of identity & access management, vulnerability assessment tools (Nessus etc.), and ...
vCISO
Milwaukie, OR · On-site
$140 - $190/hr
Ongoing education and research on how new governmental legislation and compliance regulations ... Sound knowledge of identity & access management, vulnerability assessment tools (Nessus etc.), and ...
Research and understand current and emerging technologies. * Recommend enhancements and new ... Participate in vulnerability management, audit, and assessment efforts as required. * Perform all ...
Research and understand current and emerging technologies. * Recommend enhancements and new ... Participate in vulnerability management, audit, and assessment efforts as required. * Perform all ...
Relief Nursery Therapeutic Education Teacher (Bilingual English/Spanish)
$20.88 - $22.15/hr
We honor vulnerability and courage * We offer optimism and hope * We express gratitude for our ... to provide high-quality, research-based early childhood services that support the healthy ...
Relief Nursery Therapeutic Education Teacher (Bilingual English/Spanish)
$20.88 - $22.15/hr
We honor vulnerability and courage * We offer optimism and hope * We express gratitude for our ... to provide high-quality, research-based early childhood services that support the healthy ...
Director, Cloud Operations
OR · On-site +1
Partner with R&D to standardize CI/CD pipelines, release processes, and platform automation. * Own ... Support audits, vulnerability management, patching, and risk remediation. Team & Organizational ...
Director, Cloud Operations
OR · On-site +1
Partner with R&D to standardize CI/CD pipelines, release processes, and platform automation. * Own ... Support audits, vulnerability management, patching, and risk remediation. Team & Organizational ...
Senior Offensive Security Engineer
OR · On-site +1
$170K/yr
Proficiency using AI to accelerate vulnerability discovery, exploit development, code analysis, and security research while validating AI-generated output. * Strong communication skills with the ...
Senior Offensive Security Engineer
OR · On-site +1
$170K/yr
Proficiency using AI to accelerate vulnerability discovery, exploit development, code analysis, and security research while validating AI-generated output. * Strong communication skills with the ...
SQL Server Database Administrator (Information Systems Analyst, Principal - GIS Enterprise)
Portland, OR · On-site +1
$114K - $160K/yr
Complete security hardening and vulnerability analysis tasks in conjunction with the Information ... Ability to research, evaluate, document, and communicate technical standards, system architectures ...
SQL Server Database Administrator (Information Systems Analyst, Principal - GIS Enterprise)
Portland, OR · On-site +1
$114K - $160K/yr
Complete security hardening and vulnerability analysis tasks in conjunction with the Information ... Ability to research, evaluate, document, and communicate technical standards, system architectures ...
Relief Nursery Teacher - English/Spanish bilingual
Independence, OR · On-site
$20.88 - $22.15/hr
We honor vulnerability and courage. We respect the unique personhood of each child. We believe in ... quality, research-based early childhood services to children and families. You will develop ...
Relief Nursery Teacher - English/Spanish bilingual
Independence, OR · On-site
$20.88 - $22.15/hr
We honor vulnerability and courage. We respect the unique personhood of each child. We believe in ... quality, research-based early childhood services to children and families. You will develop ...
Relief Nursery Teacher - English/Spanish bilingual
Independence, OR · On-site
$20.88 - $22.15/hr
We honor vulnerability and courage. We respect the unique personhood of each child. We believe in ... quality, research-based early childhood services to children and families. You will develop ...
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Relief Nursery Teacher - English/Spanish bilingual
Independence, OR · On-site
$20.88 - $22.15/hr
We honor vulnerability and courage. We respect the unique personhood of each child. We believe in ... quality, research-based early childhood services to children and families. You will develop ...
Sr. Database Administrator
$49.75 - $68.50/hr
Research and recommend emerging data technologies and database solutions, including support for ... Proven ability to perform vulnerability remediation based on Tenable or similar scan tools and ...
Sr. Database Administrator
$49.75 - $68.50/hr
Research and recommend emerging data technologies and database solutions, including support for ... Proven ability to perform vulnerability remediation based on Tenable or similar scan tools and ...
Content Lead, PMHNP
OR · Remote
$125K/yr
... research, and aligns with accreditation standards * Collaborate with subject matter experts to ... We thrive on change, we are passionate about improvement, we practice trust-based vulnerability ...
Content Lead, PMHNP
OR · Remote
$125K/yr
... research, and aligns with accreditation standards * Collaborate with subject matter experts to ... We thrive on change, we are passionate about improvement, we practice trust-based vulnerability ...
Workplace Security Analyst
Portland, OR · On-site
$88K - $135K/yr
Gather, research and analyze relevant documents, data, and information to assist with current ... Conduct security vulnerability assessments using the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design ...
Workplace Security Analyst
Portland, OR · On-site
$88K - $135K/yr
Gather, research and analyze relevant documents, data, and information to assist with current ... Conduct security vulnerability assessments using the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design ...
Help identify potential areas of FWA vulnerability and risk; assist department leadership in ... Advanced research, investigative and problem-solving skills * Growing ability to build conceptual ...
Help identify potential areas of FWA vulnerability and risk; assist department leadership in ... Advanced research, investigative and problem-solving skills * Growing ability to build conceptual ...
Research, test and document standardized technical procedures for the deployment / troubleshooting ... Perform system vulnerability assessments using vendor native (MS SCT) and third-party tools (Nessus ...
Research, test and document standardized technical procedures for the deployment / troubleshooting ... Perform system vulnerability assessments using vendor native (MS SCT) and third-party tools (Nessus ...
Watershed Planning Engineer II/III
Portland, OR · On-site
$83K - $112K/yr
Research and outreach, learn and teach. * Employee owners, employee leaders. Your Opportunity Are ... Support climate vulnerability assessments and adaptation planning * Produce planning, conceptual ...
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Watershed Planning Engineer II/III
Portland, OR · On-site
$83K - $112K/yr
Research and outreach, learn and teach. * Employee owners, employee leaders. Your Opportunity Are ... Support climate vulnerability assessments and adaptation planning * Produce planning, conceptual ...
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A Vulnerability Researcher is a cybersecurity professional who identifies, analyzes, and reports security flaws in software, hardware, and networks. They use reverse engineering, fuzzing, and static analysis techniques to discover vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. Their work helps improve security by collaborating with developers and security teams to implement patches and mitigations. Often, they contribute to responsible disclosure programs or work for organizations focused on threat intelligence and cybersecurity defense.
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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a vulnerability researcher?
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Job description
Join PacificSource and help our members access quality, affordable care!
PacificSource is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information or age. PacificSource values the diversity of our community, including those we hire and serve. We are committed to creating and fostering a work environment in which individual differences and diversity are appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths.
Provide implementation and administration relating to hardware, software, processes and procedures for network and security control infrastructure systems within the organization, with a focus on security and availability. Provide escalation support for issues as required. Manage and support network hardware, software, and security devices and controls.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain network and security infrastructure in alignment with business needs, strategic goals, and IT plan of record
- Implement and administer network components including switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, intrusion detection and prevention, log collection and analysis, hypervisor and endpoint security applications.
- Work with other Infrastructure teams in areas of shared responsibility to ensure design goals and requirements are met.
- Partner with Information Security to maintain security and integrity of all infrastructure elements and ensure all security processes, procedures, and standards are properly implemented.
- Research and understand current and emerging technologies.
- Recommend enhancements and new solutions to anticipate business needs and cultivate continuous improvement.
- Contribute as an effective team member toward project work. Participate in project manager-led meetings, status updates, and chartering activities.
- Regularly monitor and review system and application health and integrity. Troubleshoot and diagnose issues, work with appropriate IT staff or vendor support to remedy problems.
- Serve as second-level escalation point for Technical Services for user-reported issues. Manage problem and request ticketing a timely and effective fashion while providing an excellent customer support experience.
- Participate in vulnerability management, audit, and assessment efforts as required.
- Perform all necessary software and hardware maintenance.
- Respond to alert and outage escalation events as required.
- Conduct and/or produce end-user and trainer training for areas and technologies of responsibility.
- Appropriately prioritize work, work with limited or no supervision, follow prescribed standards and policies including change management procedures.
- Communicate effectively with users at all levels of the organization in the use and troubleshooting of technology and related incidents.
Supporting Responsibilities:
- Meet department and company performance and attendance expectations.
- Follow the PacificSource privacy policy and HIPAA laws and regulations concerning confidentiality and security of protected health information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUCCESS PROFILE
Work Experience: 2-4 years of relevant network and security infrastructure administration experience are required.
Education, Certificates, Licenses: B.S. in an IT Infrastructure-related discipline or related field or equivalent experience required. Relevant vendor certifications are desirable.
Knowledge: Experience with many aspects of IP networking, traditional and software-defined WAN, firewalls, load balancers, IDS/IPS, virtualization, scripting and shell environments, log collection and analysis, endpoint and other network and security products. Excellent communication skills.
Competencies:
Adaptability
Building Customer Loyalty
Building Strategic Work Relationships
Building Trust
Continuous Improvement
Contributing to Team Success
Planning and Organizing
Work Standards
Environment: Work inside in a general office setting with ergonomically configured equipment. Travel is required approximately 10% of the time. Limited work inside datacenter, IDF, and office facilities in various states of construction.
Skills:
Accountability, Collaboration, Communication (written/verbal), Flexibility, Listening (active), Organizational skills/Planning and Organization, Problem Solving, Teamwork
Compensation Disclaimer
The wage range provided reflects the full range for this position. The maximum amount listed represents the highest possible salary for the role and should not be interpreted as a typical starting wage. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, and internal equity. Please note that the stated range is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a guarantee of any specific salary within that range.
Base Range:
$64,871.24 - $110,281.11
Our Values
We live and breathe our values. In fact, our culture is driven by these seven core values which guide us in how we do business:
- We are committed to doing the right thing.
- We are one team working toward a common goal.
- We are each responsible for customer service.
- We practice open communication at all levels of the company to foster individual, team and company growth.
- We actively participate in efforts to improve our many communities-internally and externally.
- We actively work to advance social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace, the healthcare system and community.
- We encourage creativity, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence.
Physical Requirements: Stoop and bend. Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time while performing core job functions. Repetitive motions to include typing, sorting and filing. Light lifting and carrying of files and business materials. Ability to read and comprehend both written and spoken English. Communicate clearly and effectively.
Disclaimer: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position and is subject to change. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employment remains AT-WILL at all times.
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About PacificSource Health Plans
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Industry
Insurance services
Company size
501 - 1,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Springfield, OR, US
Year founded
1933