Information Security Analyst

Archbold Medical Center; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental

Retirement Plan

PTO and Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Archbold Medical Center is seeking an Information Security Analyst to safeguard our Thomasville, GA-based healthcare IT environment. You will monitor networks using SIEM tools, investigate incidents, and drive security enhancements across access control, vulnerability management, and compliance programs.

The role requires a CS/IT degree, Security+ and CySA+ within the first year, plus 2 years of cybersecurity experience (3–5 years in healthcare IT preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or IT preferred.
• CompTIA Security+ required; CySA+ within 12 months.
• 2 years of cybersecurity experience; 3–5 years in healthcare IT preferred.
• Palo Alto certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network, systems, and endpoints for security threats using SIEM tools.
• Analyze logs, alerts, and anomalies to identify security incidents.
• Lead initial triage and analysis of security incidents; contain and recover from threats.
• Configure, tune, and maintain security tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR).
• Enforce access control policies; review privileged account usage.
• Conduct regular vulnerability scans and work with owners to remediate findings.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with standards (e.g., NIST, PCI-DSS).
• Develop and deliver user training on cybersecurity best practices.

Skills

SIEM expertise

Threat detection

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Governance & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT related field

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA CYSA+ within first year

Palo Alto certifications

Tools

SIEM tools

Palo Alto firewalls

EDR/IDS/IPS tools

Job description

Information Security Analyst - IS Network Services

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or IT related degree is preferred. CompTIA Security + Required. CompTIA CYSA+ is required within first year of employment. PaloAlto certifications preferred.

2 years of experience in cyber security required. 3 -5 years of experience in healthcare IT preferred.

Job Function:

Threat Monitoring & Detection

• Monitor network, systems, and endpoints for security threats using SIEM tools
• Analyze logs, alerts, and anomalies to identify potential security incidents
• Conduct threat hunting activities to detect advanced threats

Incident Response & Investigation

• Lead initial triage and analysis of security incidents
• Contain, eradicate, and recover from cyber threats
• Perform forensic analysis on compromised systems
• Document incidents and post-incident reviews

Security Tools & Infrastructure Management

• Configure, tune, and maintain security tools (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR)
• Integrate security solutions with existing IT infrastructure
• Assist in implementing new security technologies

Access & Identity Management

• Enforce access control policies and identity governance
• Review privileged account usage and investigate anomalies
• Support MFA and SSO implementations

Vulnerability & Risk Management

• Conduct regular vulnerability scans and assess risks
• Work with system owners to remediate findings
• Track and report on risk mitigation progress

Compliance & Governance

• Support audits and ensure compliance with standards (e.g., NIST, PCI-DSS)
• Maintain security documentation, and procedures
• Assist with data classification and protection initiatives

Security Awareness & Training

• Help develop and deliver user training on cybersecurity best practices
• Monitor results of phishing simulations and awareness campaigns

Collaboration & Strategy

• Collaborate with IT, and business units to align security with operations
• Contribute to security architecture and planning discussions
• Stay current with emerging threats and mitigation techniques

Demonstrates excellence in responsibility, dependability and flexibility.

Demonstrates excellent productivity.

Demonstrates commitment to quality improvement.

Work is largely sedentary, with occasional standing and walking.

Perks/Benefits:

(for eligible employees):

• Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization
• Medical / Dental
• Retirement Plan
• PTO and paid life insurance

What Sets Us Apart

Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.

For 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.

You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.

What we offer:

We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.

We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.

Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:

• Work/Life Balance
• Planning for the Future
• Low-Cost Prescriptions
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
• Helping You to Advance Your Career

Mission

To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.

Vision

A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care.