Security Analyst Associate, GRC

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Security Analyst Associate to help protect NM’s information assets across the organization. The role focuses on monitoring security alerts, incident response, and risk assessment within a collaborative IT environment.

You will work with network and technology teams to improve controls, evaluate vulnerabilities, and stay current on emerging threats. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 0–2 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in information security or a related field.
• Working knowledge of networks (protocols, TCP/IP) and security controls (proxies, IPS/IDS, firewalls)
• Experience with Windows and Linux/UNIX systems; basic scripting or development skills
• Familiarity with security standards (NIST, HIPAA, PCI, ISO 27001/27002, ITIL) and incident response processes

Responsibilities

• Assist in investigating security alerts and implement recommended detections improvements.
• Help optimize incident response standards to boost cyber resiliency.
• Analyze security posture and identify gaps to protect information assets.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to optimize security controls and documentation.
• Evaluate vulnerabilities and assist in risk assessment and treatment.
• Stay current with security threats and technologies to contextualize events.

Skills

Network

Security controls

Systems

Software development

Incident Response

Threat & Vulnerability Mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Security certifications (preferred)

Job description

Description

The Security Analyst Associate, reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Northwestern Medicine Information Services drives innovative, high-value solutions to transform health care.

We are committed to supporting the relentless pursuit of better medicine by providing exceptional service to our patients and guests as well as internal clients across the organization. To ensure excellence, our team goes to extraordinary lengths to ensure that our systems work together seamlessly.

Northwestern Medicine understands that technology plays an integral role in shaping the future of health care. Information Services strategically supports the organization by:

• Leveraging AI, automation and rollout of advanced cyber controls that support digital transformation strategies
• Implementing advanced technologies in clinical and administrative areas
• Furthering development of the end user support model to help enhance modern infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Help in alerts investigation generated by security controls. Implement provided recommendations to improve detection capability accuracy.
• Participate in the optimization of incident response standards and procedure to increase the organization’s cyber resiliency.
• Analyze the enterprise information security environment and identify potential gaps in the security measures to safeguard valuable information assets.
• Help identify, evaluate, and report on information security risks.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal departments to make recommendations to optimize performance of security controls.
• Collaborate with network and technology support teams to enhance and improve security processes and documentation.
• Participate in the evaluation and assessment of information security vulnerabilities, solutions, and organizational posture.
• Stays current with security technologies and threats to contextualize the events observed in the environment.
• Assist in providing initial assessment of impact severity for IT security incidents and executing the appropriate response.
• Investigates any fraud and other computer issues.
• Perform daily operational tasks required for the department to protect NM’s assets. Tasks range from (but are not limited to):
  • Analyze security alerts
  • Maintain endpoint protection infrastructure
  • Facilitate risk evaluation related to vulnerability assessment findings and coordinate risk treatment

Qualifications

Required

• 0-2 Years of Experience
• Working knowledge of the following subjects:
  • Network (protocols, topologies, TCP/IP)
  • Security controls (proxies, IPS, IDS, Firewall, and packet analyzers)
  • Systems (Windows, Linux/UNIX)
  • Software development (development / scripting languages)
  • Incident Response
  • Threat and Vulnerability Management
• Working knowledge of Security Standards/Controls specified under various IT governance and compliance models (NIST, HIPAA, PCI, ISO 27001&27002, ITIL).
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated timely task completion involving solid organizational skills, task tracking, follow-up, and productive peer interaction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certification or courses: Security+, GSEC, GCWN, GCED or CEH a plus.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed:Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.