Cybersecurity Specialist (Full-Time, Exempt)

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

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About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Information Security Manager, the Information Security Specialist assists the organization with understanding, applying, and implementing information security and privacy standards. The role helps maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational information systems and integrates information security best practices with other business efforts to support compliance with California data protection regulations, the HIPAA Security Rule, and the HITECH Act.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or another field.
• Two years of working technical experience in an enterprise environment.
• Knowledge of the HIPAA Security Rule and HITECH Act.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong technical aptitude and technical problem-resolution skills.
• Knowledge and skills in project management methods, with the ability to demonstrate methods when needed to lead projects.
• Ability to use discretion when handling confidential information.
• Ability to work with professional and non-professional staff in a team-oriented environment.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with objectivity, diplomacy, and tact.
• Knowledge of health care trends, policy, regulatory, and compliance issues.
• Ability to work productively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience related to security technologies such as encryption, firewalls, endpoint protection, and vulnerability scanning.
• Experience with HIPAA compliance programs, policies, procedures, and risk assessments or information security audits.
• Experience managing information technology projects and an understanding of HIPAA.
• Security certification such as CISSP or HCISSP.
• Project Management certification such as PMP.

Responsibilities

• Assist the organization in understanding, applying, and implementing information security and privacy standards.
• Help maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational information systems.
• Integrate information security best practices with other business efforts to support compliance with California data protection regulations, the HIPAA Security Rule, and the HITECH Act.
• Apply logic to the analysis, development, and implementation of information security standards.
• Use project management methods and demonstrate them when needed to lead projects.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.

Benefits

• $0-premium medical plan including vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it is earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level