Associate Information Security Analyst - Security Operations

UHS•Tredyffrin Township, PA

About The Position

The Corporate Information Services Department is seeking a dynamic and talented Associate Information Security Analyst – Security Operations. As a member of the Cybersecurity team, the Associate Information Security Analyst – Security Operations supports and assists with the implementation and maintenance of UHS applications or systems intended to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UHS and affiliates Information Services assets. The candidate will focus on reviewing security alerts, assisting with incident response activities, supporting investigations, and maintaining operational documentation. Monitors the resolution of maintenance or enhancement issues assigned by the UHS Customer Support Center or more senior members of the Information Security Team. Implement modifications to existing applications that will effectively accomplish desired objectives, with guidance from more senior team members. Provides technical support to UHS entities as needed. Meet deadlines and ensure continued progress toward assignment completion. Shares experience with other members of team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, with a concentration in cybersecurity highly preferred.
No working experience is required.
Up to one year of Information Technology or Systems experience would enhance the skills and abilities necessary to perform this job.
An Associate’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, with a concentration in cybersecurity highly preferred AND one year of relevant Information Technology or Systems experience may be considered in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree.
Basic understanding of the following or similar information security technologies: Active Directory, Intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), Web filtering, Vulnerability scanners/remediation, Encryption technologies for data at rest and data in transit, Mobile device and removable media protection or management systems, Forensic analysis, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) databases, Anti-Virus, Device Control
Basic knowledge of information security best practice standards or frameworks.
Basic knowledge of general IS standards and quality methods and metrics.
Basic knowledge of project management methods.
Basic understanding of incident response lifecycle (detect, analyze, contain, remediate).
Basic knowledge of security vulnerability management.
Basic knowledge of security penetration testing and ethical hacking best practices.
Exposure to threat intelligence and log analysis concepts.
Has a general familiarity with business practices, concepts and terminology sufficient to support the security applications or systems and communicate effectively with colleagues.
Able to prioritize multiple tasks and be details oriented.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and project management skills

Responsibilities

As part of a team of more experienced staff: Regularly meets with users, vendors, and IS staff to develop/modify system specifications.
Assists with the implementations of security solutions and prepares the appropriate documentation.
Researches and resolves technical security-related tickets.
Adheres to appropriate UHS Project Management standards.
Ensures strict adherence to work plans, reporting all serious deviations to management.
Assists with the training of users in operating procedures for security solutions.
Researches and resolves tickets including major security solution implementations and upgrades.
Monitor security alerts and dashboards daily
Assist with phishing analysis and user-reported security issues
Perform initial triage and severity assessment of security events.
Assists with Vendor and Third-Party Risk Management.
Adheres to UHS Service Level and Change Management Policies.
Provides on-call support as scheduled.
Establishes and maintains regular communications with user community.
Maintains Service Excellence principles.
Prepares and submits status reports to supervisor as required.
Keeps management well informed of activities, needs, problems.
Performs other tasks as required by management.