Job Description
Position purpose We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Analyst to join our healthcare IT Security Team. This role will support the protection of sensitive patient data, clinical systems, and healthcare infrastructure from cyber threats. The ideal candidate has foundational knowledge in cybersecurity principles and a strong interest in safeguarding healthcare environments in compliance with regulatory standards.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks :
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Monitor EDR security systems, alerts, and logs to identify potential threats or vulnerabilities
- Assist in responding to cybersecurity incidents
- Help maintain and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices
- Support compliance efforts related to healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA)
- Support regulatory compliance efforts, standards, and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, SOX, PCI-DSS, as applicable)
- Collaborate with IT and clinical staff to ensure secure system configurations
- Participate in security awareness initiatives and training programs
- Partner with IT, engineering, legal, and business teams to ensure security controls are implemented effectively
- Support internal and external audits, including evidence gathering and remediation tracking
- Provide security awareness and guidance to stakeholders across the organization
Qualifications Education: - Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, STEM or related field
- Professional certifications such as:
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- CompTIA Security +
- CompTIA Network +
- Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
- Cisco Certified Cyber Ops Associate
- Microsoft SC-900Microsoft SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
Experience: - 1-3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or compliance roles
- Basic understanding of networking, operating systems, and security principles
- Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM, antivirus, or endpoint protection solutions
- Knowledge of common cyber threats (phishing, malware, ransomware, etc.)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with one or more frameworks: NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT, CIS Controls
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally
- Knowledge of cloud security and compliance (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Essential Skills and Experience: - Internship or hands-on lab experience in cybersecurity or IT support
- Familiarity with healthcare IT environments or electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Understanding of compliance frameworks (HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001)
- Entry-level certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, or similar
- Risk assessment and critical thinking
- Attention to detail and documentation rigor
- Strong stakeholder communication
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Integrity and accountability
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
Performance Requirements: - Proficient IT technical skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage conflict and resolve problems.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Self-motivated with initiative.
- Strong sense of ethics.
Equipment Operated: This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Work Environment: This job operates in professional office environments.
- Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Qualifications Education/Experience: - Bachelors degree in computer science or other technical/scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years IT related work; preferred 3+ years as in security.
- Enterprise level Network/System Administration or Engineering experience.
- Proficient level of knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, networks, and network security technologies (IPS, firewalls, etc.), TCP/IP network communication structure, protocols and processes, internet protocols and connectivity methods, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing and user authentication technologies.
- Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, and NIST.
- Relevant security certifications such as GCIH, CEH, Security+, CCNA Security, CCSP, or equivalent certification required. Non-specific vendor cloud certifications are a plus.
Essential Skills and Experience: - Demonstrated administration of security platforms and security related best practices.
- Problem analysis and problem resolution at both an operational and tactical level.
- Experience in developing and deploying security specific solutions including the automation of repeatable security tasks and controls.
- Experience with security vulnerability and penetration tools, remediation, and processes.
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
Performance Requirements: - Highly proficient IT technical skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage conflict and resolve problems.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Self-motivated with initiative.
- Strong sense of ethics.
GI Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable work environment. Our company values and celebrates the diversity of our physicians, staff and patients. We firmly believe our service is greatly enriched by our diversity of thought, experience, perspective, culture, and background.
Please Note: All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment criminal history check.
NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL FOR CONSIDERATION.
No phone calls or agencies, please.
EEO/AA-M/F/disabled/protected veteran
Job Tags
Internship, Work at office