Cybersecurity Administrator

Singing River Healthcare Academy; Mississippi; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System is seeking a Cybersecurity Administrator to safeguard its digital infrastructure across Pascagoula, Gulfport, and Ocean Springs. The role focuses on operating cybersecurity systems, protecting patient data under HIPAA, and guiding staff on best practices.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in healthcare IT security, strong communication, and knowledge of NIST/ISO 27001 frameworks. On-site work with standard hospital shifts and stakeholder interaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT or related field required.
• Minimum 1 year IT cybersecurity experience.
• Healthcare IT experience preferred; scripting experience a plus.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, VPN, LAN/WAN and wireless tech is expected.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and safeguard the organization’s digital infrastructure.
• Manage and operate cybersecurity systems (EDR, SOC/SIEM, DLP).
• Conduct regular risk assessments and incident responses.
• Provide staff cybersecurity training and enforce security policies.

Skills

Cybersecurity basics

Risk assessment

Healthcare IT

Communication skills

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

TCP/IP

Routing

VPN

LAN/WAN

Wireless tech

Job description

Cybersecurity Administrator# Careers## Cybersecurity AdministratorApply: Pascagoula, MS: Gulfport, MS: Ocean Springs, MS: Full time: Posted Today: JR102611**At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.****With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.****Shift:**M - F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm**Location:**Singing River Gulfport Hospital, Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital, Singing River Pascagoula Hospital# **Job Description Summary**# **Job Description****Position Overview:** The Cybersecurity Administrator oversees and safeguards the organization's digital infrastructure from various cyber threats. The administrator is responsible for the management and operation of cybersecurity systems, including, antivirus software/EDR, intrusion detection systems, DLP, SOC/SIEM and other related security technologies. A key aspect of the role is ensuring the protection of sensitive medical and personal data, in compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA in support of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This position entails conducting regular risk assessments, managing responses to cybersecurity incidents, enforcing security policies, and providing staff training on cybersecurity best practices. The ideal candidate should possess a blend of technical expertise, experience in cybersecurity (preferably within healthcare), and strong communication skills.**DISCLAIMER:** This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.**Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field required. Applicable work experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education.**License:** N/A**Certifications:** N/A**Experience:** A minimum of one (1) year IT cybersecurity experience required. Healthcare IT experience preferred. Experience programming or scripting preferred. Must have knowledge of TCP/IP, Routing, VPN, LAN/WAN topologies, and Wireless technologies. Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), technologies, and best practices a plus.**Reports to:** Cybersecurity Manager**Supervises:** None**Physical Demands:** Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.**Mental Demands:** Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations**Special Demands:** Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.**If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.**