Information Security Operations Analyst

Harris Health System, Inc.; Bellaire (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System is seeking an Information Security Operations Analyst to support the implementation of the Information Security Strategic Plan. Responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining security mechanisms, evaluating tools, documenting results, and providing audit support to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

The role requires a four-year IT degree, CISSP/CISA or equivalent certifications within 6 months, and at least three years of experience reviewing

Qualifications

• Four year degree in IT or equivalent.
• CISSP and/or CISA Certification. Alternatively - Security+, CySA+, SC-200, SC-401 required within 6 months of hire.
• Three years of work experience evaluating mainframe, Unix and Windows applications and systems.
• Strong communication skills: verbal and written, with analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain security mechanisms and components.
• Evaluate security tools (hardware/software) and document results with recommendations.
• Assist with IT audits to assess compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Support application, network, and regulatory compliance reviews.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

PC proficiency

Education

Four-year IT degree or equivalent

CISSP or CISA certification

Security+, CySA+, SC-200, SC-401 within 6 months

Job description

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

JOB SUMMARY

The Information Security Operations Analyst participates and supports with the implementation of the Information Security Strategic Plan. Responsibilities that will be learned and carried out will include the monitoring and maintenance of security mechanisms and components, evaluating security tools (hardware/software), documentation, and reporting results with recommendations. Assist and provide support with detailed information technology audit reviews to assess Harris County Hospital District's compliance with federal and state regulations. These audits would include application audits, network reviews, and regulatory and other compliance reviews.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Specialized Training/Licensure:

Four (4) year degree in an IT related or equivalent work experience.

CISSP and/or CISA Certification. Alternatively - Security+, CySA+, SC-200, SC-401 are required within 6 months of hire.

Work Experience

Three (3) years of work experience and the ability to evaluate and review a range of mainframe, Unix and windows applications and computer systems.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Communication Skills:

• Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)
• Writing /Composing (Correspondence)

Other Skills:

• Analytical, PC, Word Proc.

Work Schedule: Eligible for Telecommute