Security Operations Analyst-Barboursville, WV

Valley Health Systems Inc•Barboursville, WV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Operations Analyst plays a critical role in safeguarding the organization’s information systems by continuously monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats. This position ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data through proactive security operations, incident investigation, and the maintenance of security technologies with regards to HIPAA, PCI, and other applicable information security frameworks.

Requirements

An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in security operations and/or information technology
Sound understanding of security operations, processes, and technologies
Strong knowledge of security principles, best practices, and techniques
Ability to identify and analyze security risks and develop mitigation strategies
Proficient in incident response and investigation procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding problem-solving, analytical skills, and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Security+ certification or equivalent certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Identify and recommend improvements to security processes, tools, and operational workflows.
Monitor and maintain computer networks and systems to safeguard data from internal and external threats.
Install, configure, and maintain security hardware and software, analyze security alerts, investigate potential violations, and prevent unauthorized access.
Review and analyze network and host-based security logs (e.g., firewalls, NIDS, Syslog).
Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot antivirus systems and email security gateways.
Perform maintenance and upgrades on existing security technologies.
Monitor security alerts and assist in assessing potential security events and incidents.
Ensure incident and audit reports are completed accurately and in accordance with operational standards.
Conduct ongoing research to stay current on emerging cybersecurity technologies, standards, and threats.
Support administration and troubleshooting of security-related software and firmware (e.g., endpoint protection, vulnerability scanners, firewalls, DNS, cloud platforms).
Assist with resolving security-related infrastructure issues.
Perform threat detection and analysis across multiple technologies to identify security incidents or misconfigurations in a timely manner.
Escalate and support potential security incidents following established procedures.
Communicate security events and findings through appropriate channels.
Contribute to incident response efforts by gathering and relaying relevant supplemental information.
Maintain compliance with all HIPAA components, HIPAA privacy standards, and company policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.