IT Security Analyst II

Clear Destination Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Centauri is seeking an IT Security Analyst II to manage security measures, assess risks, and implement controls across information systems. The role includes configuring EDR, SIEM, firewalls, VPNs, and vulnerability management, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA, HITRUST, and SOC frameworks.

Collaboration with auditors and internal teams is essential to maintain security posture. The position focuses on safeguarding data, monitoring security events, and supporting security documentation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in MIS, CIS, or equivalent.
• 1–3 years’ IT or technical-related experience.
• Knowledge of security frameworks (COBIT, NIST, HITRUST, HITECH).
• Experience with audits (SOC, HITRUST, HIPAA).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement security measures to regulate access and protect data.
• Plan safeguards for data files and emergency data processing needs.
• Participate in risk assessments and test system security controls.
• Design and implement security solutions.
• Configure and support EDR, SIEM, firewalls, VPNs, DMZ, and vulnerability management.
• Monitor logs and investigate incidents; remediate vulnerabilities.
• Develop security policies, training, and documentation.
• Promote security awareness organization-wide.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

1–3 years experience

Project management

Windows

Linux

Virtualization

SIEM

EDR

DLP

IDS/IPS

NIST & HITRUST

HIPAA knowledge

SOC audits

HITRUST audits

HITRUST, HIPAA audits

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred (MIS, CIS, or equivalent)

Tools

EDR

SIEM

Firewalls

Remote access

DMZ

Proxy servers

VPNs

Vulnerability management

IDS/IPS

DLP

Job description

Your Daily Mission

The IT Security Analyst II manages systems to protect data from unauthorized users. Identifies, reports, and resolves security incidents. Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within IT and security. This position audits information systems, platforms, and operating procedures in accordance with established corporate standards for efficiency, accuracy, and security. Evaluates IT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organization and recommend controls to mitigate loss. Determines and recommends improvements in current risk management controls, system changes, or upgrades. Provides support for client/customer security assessments, pre-delegation security audits for select vendors/subcontractors, and external security/compliance assessments, certification, accreditation, and audit processes, including HITRUST, SOC, ONC, and related industry and regulatory frameworks and standards.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree preferred (MIS, CIS, or equivalent); or equivalent work experience.
• 1-3 years' experience in IT or a technical-related position.
• Possess project management and presentation experience.
• Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, Linux, and virtualization software
• Security Information and Event Management
• Data Loss Prevention
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention
• LAN/WAN experience
• Business Office Protocol/Telephone Etiquette
• Business processes
• Information Technology knowledge
• Knowledge of security frameworks (COBIT, NIST, HITRUST, HITECH)
• Knowledge of audits (SOC, HITRUST, HIPAA)

The Reality of the Role

Serves as Security Analyst

• Coordinate and implement security measures for information systems to regulate access to computer data files and prevent unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure of information
• Implement plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs
• Participate in risk assessments and execute tests of systems to ensure security measures perform as intended
• Participate in the design and implementation of security solutions
• Configure, maintain, and support EDR, SIEM, firewalls, remote access, DMZ, proxy servers, VPNs, vulnerability management, and a variety of security tools
• Manage IDS/IPS and DLP services or software
• Monitor system and security logs and investigate and report incidents
• Participate in the execution and remediation of vulnerability scans
• Participate in the development and implementation of security-related policy, usage, training and documentation
• Knowledge of HIPAA
• Monitor and limit use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files
• Produce and maintain security documentation and reports
• Help promote security awareness to ensure system security

Internal Business Audits:

• Perform internal audits to ensure policies, procedures, and controls are being followed and applied appropriately
• Continually monitor the progress of internal audits and report to the Director of IT Security on audit status, challenges, potential risks, and remediation status; project manage audits to timely completion of audit deliverables through to audit closure
• Maintain an internal audit record for audit activity, including reports, findings, recommendations, and internal corrective action plans
• Develop a solid working knowledge of the features, functions, and applicable security standards for all Centauri products, services, and solutions
• Drive Centauri's internal audit function towards continuous readiness for various audit types
• Work with internal leaders to ensure compliance and successful completion of audits such as SOC2 and HITRUST

• Work with internal teams to assist in the completion of client audits, questionnaires, attestations, review contracts, and amendments for technical compliance
• Maintain Centauri's Vendor Management Program
• Assist with pre-delegation/contract audits and annual audits as required by both Centauri and HITRUST
• Assist with annual vendor audits and audits of potential vendors
• Assist with client/customer security assessment/audits

• Maintains a direct line of communication with the VP of Compliance and General Council to ensure separation of duties when auditing internal processes

Security Industry Compliance:

• Reviews government regulations and state laws, HIPAA, and HITRUST for changes impacting our business.
• Communicates with appropriate individuals where appropriate.
• Manage HITRUST, SOC, and similar industry and regulatory accreditation and certification compliance assessments, prioritizing engagement tasks, including supervising the tests of business process and IT general controls, managing engagement progress and communicating
• Assess IT security policies, procedures, and controls of business applications, networks, operating systems, and other components of technology to ensure we are meeting current standards

• Develop a solid working knowledge of the features, functions, and applicable security standards for all Centauri products, services, and solutions
• Develop a solid working knowledge of the features, functions, and applicable security standards for all
• Develop strong relationships with internal teams through a comprehensive understanding of operations and communicating expectations, control needs, control exceptions, or engagement issues to the engagement team and SOC, HITRUST, and related accreditation and certification teams in a timely manner
• Manage the day-to-day aspects of multiple, concurrent engagements, prioritizing and managing engagement tasks, communicating engagement progress to the engagement teams

Business Support:

• Recommends improvements to policies, procedures, efficiency, and controls.
• Drives development and annual reviews of
• Business Impact Analysis (BIA)

• Business Continuity Plans (BCP)
• Disaster Recovery Plans (DR)
• Risk Assessment (RA)
• Policies and Procedures
• Other duties as assigned