Cyber Security Analyst I

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

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About The Position

Under the general direction of the Manager, Information Security, the Cyber Security Analyst I (CSA1) is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of securing our information systems, network, and data. The CSA1 is tasked with providing technical expertise in all areas of network, system, and application security. The CSA1 works closely with the various teams in the Information Technology department to ensure that systems and networks are always designed, developed, deployed, and managed with an emphasis on strong, effective security and risk management controls. The CSA1 researches and reports on emerging threats to help our organization take pre-emptive risk mitigation steps. The CSA1 effectively correlates and analyzes security events within the context of Lexington Medical Center's unique environment to proactively detect threats and mitigate attacks before they occur.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity.
• 2 Years of Direct IT Technical Experience or Cyber Security Experience.
• CompTIA Security+, Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), or Equivalent certification.
• Working knowledge of basic networking and information system principles of enterprise-class technologies such as firewalls, routers, switches, wireless, VPN's, and desktop and server operating systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft's enterprise technology platforms (Active Directory, Exchange, Office 365).
• Base technical knowledge of mainstream operating systems and a wide range of security technologies, such as network security appliances, anti-malware solutions, automated policy compliance tools, firewalls, intrusion protection systems, and desktop security tools.
• Fundamental knowledge of network traffic alerts to assess, prioritize and differentiate between potential intrusion attempts and false alarms.

Nice To Haves

• Active CEH, SSCP, CASP+, OSCP, or other applicable certifications approved by leadership may be credited up to 2 years towards experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties as a cybersecurity analyst for the information technology security infrastructure to safeguard company assets, protected and regulated data, intellectual property, and computer systems.
• Proactively monitor the environment to detect and implement steps to mitigate cyber-attacks before they occur.
• Find trends, patterns, or anomaly correlations utilizing security-relevant data and recommend proactive security measures.
• Participate in the investigation of security violations and breaches, preparing reports on intrusions as needed.
• Participate in incident response including planning response activities, detecting security violations, coordinating containment and/or eradication measures, and coordination of post-incident review and corrective actions.
• Review, investigate, and respond to real-time alerts within the environment.
• Review real-time and historical reports for security and/or compliance violations.
• Monitor online security-related resources for new and emerging cyber threats.
• Assess new security technologies to determine potential value for the enterprise.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments of firm systems and networks.
• Leverage knowledge of commonly used network protocols and detection methods to defend against related abuses.
• Manage systems owned by the Information Security Team.
• Serve as a security resource to all levels of workforce and customer base including executive management, departmental employees, patients and students, and external bodies such as state agencies.
• Assist in the identification of protection goals, objectives and metrics consistent with corporate strategic plan and regulatory requirements.
• Escalate alerts that require additional analysis to Level 2 analysts as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one, with LHI matching dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance equal to 1x salary.
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree