Associate Information Security Analyst - Security Operations

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Tredyffrin Township (Chester County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking an Associate Information Security Analyst – Security Operations in King of Prussia, PA. The role supports incident response, security alert review, investigations, and documentation within the Cybersecurity team.

Responsibilities include monitoring alerts, triage of events, and maintaining operating procedures. The ideal candidate has a cybersecurity focus, with a bachelor’s or associate degree and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in CS/IS with cybersecurity concentration preferred; no or minimal experience acceptable.
• Experience in IT/cybersecurity is a plus but not required; familiarity with incident response processes recommended.
• Basic understanding of security technologies and standard frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with users, vendors and IS staff to develop/modify system specifications.
• Assist with security solutions implementation and documentation.
• Research and resolve technical security tickets and monitor alerts.
• Maintain daily security dashboards and perform initial triage of events.
• Provide on-call support and regular communications with users.

Skills

Incident response basics

SIEM familiarity

IDS/IPS basics

Vulnerability management

Encryption knowledge

Log analysis

Threat intelligence

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems (cybersecurity concentration preferred)

Associate’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems (cybersecurity concentration preferred)

Tools

Active Directory

Web filtering

Forensic analysis

Security monitoring tools

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.