Cybersecurity Analyst - Fusion Center

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to enhance its defense operations against cyber threats. This role involves monitoring security systems, investigating alerts, and collaborating with teams to ensure the protection of critical data and systems. Ideal candidates will possess a solid understanding of cybersecurity domains and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will help shape the future of cybersecurity at a leading health system, making a meaningful impact on the safety and security of healthcare data.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a large enterprise environment.
• Working-level knowledge in at least 1 cybersecurity domain.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security dashboards and detection tools for suspicious activity.
• Triage and investigate security alerts to determine next steps.

Skills

Cybersecurity Domains Knowledge

Incident Response

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Education

High School Graduate

1+ years in Cybersecurity

Tools

MS Azure

Job description

Position Summary / Career Interest
The Cybersecurity Analyst plays a critical role in front-line defense operations, supporting the organization’s ability to detect, respond to, and mitigate cybersecurity threats in real time.

Position Title
Cybersecurity Analyst - Fusion Center
Remote

Key Responsibilities

1. Monitor security dashboards, detection tools, and abuse mailboxes for signs of malicious or suspicious activity.
2. Triage and investigate both real-time and historical security alerts to determine impact and next steps.
3. Create and manage incident tickets, ensuring thorough documentation and appropriate escalation.
4. Conduct network and log searches to identify root causes and contextualize security events.
5. Develop and refine detection rules, playbooks, and alerting logic to improve visibility and reduce false positives.
6. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners as needed during incident investigations and threat response efforts.

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

• Act as a highly competent contributor for the planning, implementation, management, monitoring, and upgrading of security measures and risk processes for the protection of the organization's data, systems, and networks.
• Stay up to date on emerging security and technology trends; assess and communicate their feasibility for UKHS to Cybersecurity leadership.
• Act as a technical resource for operational work and/or low-risk projects and partner with others to successfully drive them to completion.
• Develop technical documentation, graphs, and flowcharts to effectively communicate complex information with guidance from Senior or Principal level engineers.
• Identify internal or external challenges, vendor and/or regulatory issues; recommend process, product or service improvements to address.
• Provide troubleshooting for known security, operational, risk, and process problems.
• Respond to all security events as required.
• Participate actively in the change management process, providing technical representation for the Cybersecurity organization.
• Perform daily administrative tasks, reporting, and communication with relevant departments.
• Communicate technical concepts, anticipate objections, and persuade peers and working groups to adopt appropriate points of view.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to Associate-level positions within the Cybersecurity organization.
• Assist in developing and delivering presentations to the Director-Level.
• Perform professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Required Education And Experience

• High School Graduate
• 1+ years of experience in a large enterprise environment with understanding of Cybersecurity organization functions.
• Working knowledge in at least one cybersecurity domain: Security & Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Engineering, Communications & Network Security, Identity & Access Management, Security Assessment & Testing, Security Operations, Software Development Security.
• Experience in developing solutions with limited business impacts using innovative thinking.

Knowledge Requirements

• Academic understanding of MS Azure governance or incident response capabilities and concepts.
• In-depth understanding of internal, regulatory, and industry standards applicable to a business environment.
• Academic understanding of Supply-Chain Security concepts.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills for technical information exchange with peers and teams.
• Recognized organizational knowledge in a technical discipline.
• Ability to work effectively under high pressure.
• Attention to detail, analytical mindset, and problem-solving skills.