Information Services (IS) Security Analyst

Job Description Summary:

This position completes tasks designed to ensure security of Logan Health’s (LH) systems and information assets. Responsible for building digital security protocols, operating a cyber-security system, and maintaining an IS security infrastructure for LH.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) of the following required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Programming, or a related field.
  • Equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
  • Certifications: A+, Net+, Sec+

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a security analyst or related role required.
• 5 years of IT/Security experience.
• Possess problem-solving and analytical skills required.
• Experience developing, operating, and maintaining security systems required.  Extensive knowledge of operating systems and database security required.
• Knowledge of security systems including; anti-virus applications, content filtering, firewalls, authentication systems, intrusion detection, and notification systems required.
• In-depth knowledge of security protocols and principles required.
• Industry Certification such as Security+,CEH, or GIAC preferred.
• Experience with incident response and digital forensic preferred.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, or NIST preferred.
• Familiarity with scripting and programming languages such as Python or Perl preferred.
• Proficient, with a broad array of security software, applications, and tools preferred.
• Proficient in networking technologies, network security and network monitoring solutions preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Job Specific Duties:

• Develops, executes, and tracks the performance of security measures to protect information, network infrastructure, and computer systems.
• Designs computer security strategy and engineer comprehensive cybersecurity architecture.
• Identifies, defines, and documents system security requirements and recommends solutions to leadership.
• Configures, troubleshoots, installs, and maintains security infrastructure software and hardware while monitoring for security breaches or intrusions.
• Monitors systems for irregular behavior and establishes preventive measures. 
• Plans, develops, implements, and updates Logan Health Information Security strategies.
• Educates and trains staff on information system security best practices.

• Collaborates with users on computer data access needs, identifies security threats and violations, identifies, and recommends needed programming or process changes.
• Utilizes data encryption, firewalls, and other appropriate security tools or applications to conceal and protect transfers of confidential digital information.
• Develops and implements plans to safeguard digital data from accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, and/or disclosure. Adheres to emergency data processing needs per department procedure.
• Reviews violations of security procedures and provides training to eliminate further violations.
• Monitors and restricts access to sensitive, confidential, and/or high-security data.
• Modifies security files and applications per department protocol. Provides specialized access, allows new software installation and/or integration and corrects errors.
• Performs risk assessments, audits, and tests to ensure proper functioning of data processing activities and security measures. 
• Safeguards system security and improves overall server and network efficiency by training users and promoting security awareness.
• Determines when to update virus protection systems by monitoring current reports of computer viruses, facilitates and/or performs needed updates.

This position has the possibility to be a remote position but the employee MUST be located in one of the following states to be eligible for remote work.

·         Arkansas

·         Arizona

·         Colorado

·         Florida

·         Hawaii

·         Idaho

·         Illinois

·         Indiana

·         Kansas

·         Michigan

·         Missouri

·         Montana

·         Minnesota

·         New Mexico

·         North Carolina

·         Ohio

·         Oregon

·         South Dakota

·         Tennessee

·         Texas

·         Virginia

·         Washington

·         Wyoming

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification.  Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.  Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.  Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Shift:

Variable - 8 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule:

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week.  Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check

• Reference checks

• Drug Screening

• Health and Immunizations Screening

• Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.