Associate Information Security Analyst - Security Operations

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Tredyffrin Township (Chester County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k with match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking an Associate Information Security Analyst – Security Operations to support security alerts, incident response, investigations, and documentation.

You will monitor events, assist with triage, and coordinate with the Cybersecurity team on security measures and risk management. The role emphasizes collaboration with users, vendors, and IS staff, and requires a foundational knowledge of security technologies, with growth opportunities within UHS and its

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems with cybersecurity focus preferred.
• No working experience required; up to one year IT experience helps.
• Alternative: Associate's degree in CS/IS with cybersecurity focus and 1 year experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Meet with users, vendors and IS staff to develop/modify system specs.
• Assist security solution implementations and prepare documentation.
• Research and resolve security-related tickets.
• Adhere to UHS Project Management standards.
• Ensure work plans are followed and report deviations.
• Assist with user training on security solutions.
• Monitor security alerts and dashboards daily.
• Perform initial triage and severity of security events.
• Provide on-call support as scheduled.
• Establish and maintain communications with user community.

Skills

InfoSec basics

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Threat intelligence

Log analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in CS/IS with cybersecurity focus

Associate's in CS/IS with cybersecurity focus

Tools

Active Directory

IDS/IPS

Web filtering

Vulnerability scanners

Encryption technologies

Forensic analysis

SIEM systems

CVE databases

Anti-Virus

Device Control

Job description

Responsibilities

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

The Corporate Information Services Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Associate Information Security Analyst – Security Operations.

As a member of the Cybersecurity team, the Associate Information Security Analyst – Security Operations supports and assists with the implementation and maintenance of UHS applications or systems intended to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UHS and affiliates Information Services assets. The candidate will focus on reviewing security alerts, assisting with incident response activities, supporting investigations, and maintaining operational documentation. Monitors the resolution of maintenance or enhancement issues assigned by the UHS Customer Support Center or more senior members of the Information Security Team. Implement modifications to existing applications that will effectively accomplish desired objectives, with guidance from more senior team members. Provides technical support to UHS entities as needed. Meet deadlines and ensure continued progress toward assignment completion. Shares experience with other members of team.

Key responsibilities include:

System Implementation:

• Regularly meets with users, vendors, and IS staff to develop/modify system specifications.
• Assists with the implementations of security solutions and prepares the appropriate documentation.
• Researches and resolves technical security-related tickets.
• Adheres to appropriate UHS Project Management standards.
• Ensures strict adherence to work plans, reporting all serious deviations to management.
• Assists with the training of users in operating procedures for security solutions.

System Maintenance/Support:

• Researches and resolves tickets including major security solution implementations and upgrades.
• Monitor security alerts and dashboards daily
• Assist with phishing analysis and user-reported security issues
• Perform initial triage and severity assessment of security events.
• Assists with Vendor and Third-Party Risk Management.
• Adheres to UHS Service Level and Change Management Policies.
• Provides on-call support as scheduled.
• Establishes and maintains regular communications with user community.

Administration and Oversight:

• Maintains Service Excellence principles.
• Prepares and submits status reports to supervisor as required.
• Keeps management well informed of activities, needs, problems.
• Performs other tasks as required by management.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, with a concentration in cybersecurity highly preferred. No working experience is required. Up to one year of Information Technology or Systems experience would enhance the skills and abilities necessary to perform this job. An Associate’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, with a concentration in cybersecurity highly preferred AND one year of relevant Information Technology or Systems experience may be considered in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree.

Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of the following or similar information security technologies:
• Active Directory
• Intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
• Web filtering
• Vulnerability scanners/remediation
• Encryption technologies for data at rest and data in transit
• Mobile device and removable media protection or management systems
• Forensic analysis
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems
• Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) databases
• Anti-Virus
• Device Control

Skills:

• Basic knowledge of information security best practice standards or frameworks.
• Basic knowledge of general IS standards and quality methods and metrics.
• Basic knowledge of project management methods.
• Basic understanding of incident response lifecycle (detect, analyze, contain, remediate).
• Basic knowledge of security vulnerability management.
• Basic knowledge of security penetration testing and ethical hacking best practices.
• Exposure to threat intelligence and log analysis concepts.
• Has a general familiarity with business practices, concepts and terminology sufficient to support the security applications or systems and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and be details oriented.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and project management skills

Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

This opportunity provides the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off

*UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.*

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EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.