Senior Security Specialist

Quest Diagnostics; Secaucus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, dental & vision for full-time employees

401(k) with company match

Education assistance through MyQuest for Education

Annual incentive plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

A health services provider is seeking a Senior Security Specialist to manage security applications and ensure compliance within the organization. The candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Technology and 2-3 years of experience with Epic systems. The role emphasizes security governance, collaboration, and communication skills. This full-time position is hybrid based in New Jersey, allowing for both office and remote work.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience working with Epic systems in security analysis or related field.
• Proven experience in Epic security design and configuration.
• Strong understanding of security governance, compliance and auditing processes.

Responsibilities

• Provision application security levels and roles.
• Establish ownership of each security class.
• Collaborate with IAM development team to implement access control.

Skills

Security governance

Collaboration

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technology

Tools

Epic systems

PAM solutions

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Security Specialist role at Quest Diagnostics.

The Senior Security Specialist manages Applications Analysts assigned to the security workgroup, understands Epic’s security infrastructure, and provisions security for users. The role focuses on security design, governance and compliance to ensure proper access control and application integrity.

Position notes: This position is hybrid (3 days in office & 2 days WFH). It can be based in Secaucus, NJ; Nooristown, PA; Schaumburg, IL; Tampa, FL; or Addison, TX.

Benefits Information

We offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families. Depending on part‑time or full‑time status, benefits may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full‑time employees working 30+ hours
• Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• and so much more!

Responsibilities

• Provision application security levels and roles
• Establish ownership of each security class
• Coordinate security template and role updates and establish a security change control process
• Coordinate security related activity across infrastructure (network, servers, OS) and application (Epic or non‑Epic) teams
• Work with application and compliance teams to design system level access
• Create user records and map them to templates built by application analysts
• Create appropriate shared security classification with no specific application ownership
• Create and maintain procedures to activate, deactivate, and update user records
• Collaborate with the IAM development team to implement and manage access within the Quest standard automated systems to control user access, ensure compliance, and reduce security risks
• Work with the PAM team to secure critical, high‑level access by managing privileged accounts within the Quest PAM solution
• Understand Epic software security structures, including user profiles, roles and security classes
• Conduct thorough testing and troubleshooting of security configurations and permissions
• Collaborate with Epic to implement new projects, such as a new module
• Manage upgrades of assigned application with Epic by setting timelines, maintaining continuous communication, and addressing issues with urgency
• Build relationships with end users and provide timely and consistent support
• Communicate problem status and solutions to end users
• Provide subject matter expertise in Epic security best practices and access control frameworks
• Support audit readiness and documentation for regulatory compliance

Provide on‑call support outside of regular business hours when needed.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Technology.

Required Experience

• 2–3 years of experience working with Epic systems in security analysis or related field
• Proven experience in Epic security design and configuration
• Strong understanding of security governance, compliance and auditing processesExperience in healthcare security management
• Active Epic Security Certification
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred

• Active Epic Certifications

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care