Technical Security Analyst

blueStone; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Chicago is seeking a Security Analyst to strategically lead the IT security measures. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Information Security and over 5 years of experience in IT, with industry-recognized certifications preferred. The role includes responsibilities like implementing security strategies, conducting intrusion testing, and ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting. This is an opportunity to contribute to the security of vital healthcare information.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT experience in security roles.
• Preferred certifications in industry-recognized security.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement security strategies.
• Analyze and operationalize security measures.
• Conduct system intrusion testing and monitoring.
• Report security flaws and remediate issues.
• Maintain documentation for regulatory purposes.

Skills

Technical security infrastructure

Information security

Intrusion testing

Monitoring security components

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, IT Engineering, or Computer Science

Security certification (GIAC, CISSP, CISM, CISA)

Job description

Client is a leader in the healthcare industry. Client is dedicated to providing excellence in healthcare and compassionate care to the community. The organization serves residents of 15 counties in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Job Description

This position, reporting to the Director, Infrastructure, Operations, and Security will strategically and tactically lead the overall defining, implementing, and assessing the organizations strategy and programs of work to ensure the security of information assets for reputable healthcare institution. This hands‑on position requires a flexible, well‑rounded individual, who is as comfortable with setting the IT data protection strategy as they are with performing the work to help implement the strategy.

• Responsible for operating and supporting all components of the technical security infrastructure utilized to maintain the security and integrity of systems and data.
• Required to have a working knowledge of all aspects of information security within the company.
• Their primary job function is to analyze, implement and operationalize the security measures of the company to ensure an effective security posture and response capability.
• The security analyst will perform routine system intrusion testing, monitoring of security infrastructure components and maintain the documentation of the security infrastructure.
• The security analyst will work with customers, vendors and other IT professionals to report security flaws, remediate issues discovered and implement configuration or process changes to continually improve systems and data security.
• The Security Analyst will maintain documentation of security issues, events, and discrepancies to support the regulatory reporting requirements of the company and its customers.

Qualifications

Formal Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, IT Engineering, or Computer Science with 5+ years of IT experience
• Industry-recognized security certification such as GIAC, CISSP, CISM, or CISA are preferred

Additional Information

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