Senior Security Analyst

LUX Infusion

4d•$110,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Security Analyst (Healthcare) is responsible for protecting the organization’s information systems, data, and technology assets with a primary focus on safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI) and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements. This role plays a critical part in designing, implementing, monitoring, and improving the organization’s cybersecurity posture in alignment with HIPAA, HITECH, and other applicable standards. This position serves as a senior technical and operational resource within the security function, leading security monitoring, incident response, risk assessments, vulnerability management, and compliance initiatives. The Senior Security Analyst works closely with IT, infrastructure, application teams, compliance, and external partners to identify risks, respond to threats, and maintain a strong security posture across a multi-site healthcare environment.

Requirements

Strong understanding of: Security operations (SIEM, EDR, log analysis)
Network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation)
Endpoint security and device hardening
Cloud security principles (Azure, AWS, or similar)
Vulnerability scanning and remediation tools
Familiarity with: HIPAA Security Rule and Privacy Rule
NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and/or NIST 800-53
HITRUST CSF (preferred in healthcare environments)
Knowledge of identity and access management practices.
Understanding of secure system and application design principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex security threats.
Ability to lead incident response efforts under pressure and with urgency.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and reporting.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work cross-functionally with IT, compliance, legal, and business stakeholders.
High level of integrity and commitment to protecting sensitive data.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or related roles.
2+ years of experience in healthcare IT, security, or regulated environments required.
Demonstrated experience with incident response, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
Experience supporting audits and compliance frameworks in regulated industries.

Nice To Haves

Industry certifications such as: CISSP, CISM, or CISA (strongly preferred)
CEH, Security+, or GIAC certifications (nice to have)
Experience with healthcare systems such as EHR/EMR platforms (e.g., Epic, Cerner).
Experience in ransomware preparedness and response within healthcare environments.
Familiarity with Microsoft security stack (Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID) or comparable platforms.
Experience supporting HITRUST certification or attestation

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze security events and alerts across networks, endpoints, cloud platforms, and applications.
Investigate suspicious activity and lead incident response efforts, including triage, containment, eradication, and recovery.
Serve as an escalation point for complex security incidents and coordinate cross-functional response efforts.
Maintain and tune SIEM, EDR, and other security tools to improve detection and reduce false positives.
Conduct root cause analysis and document incidents, actions taken, and lessons learned.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and other healthcare regulatory and privacy requirements.
Participate in security risk assessments, gap analyses, and audits (internal and external), including support for third-party assessments.
Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with regulatory expectations.
Monitor controls related to PHI protection, data access, and breach prevention.
Support audit readiness and remediation activities for compliance findings.
Conduct regular vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation efforts across infrastructure and application teams.
Prioritize risks based on business impact, exploitability, and regulatory exposure.
Track and report on vulnerability remediation status and risk reduction efforts.
Perform risk assessments on new systems, vendors, and technology implementations.
Contribute to third-party risk management and vendor security reviews.
Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to implement secure configurations and controls.
Evaluate and recommend security solutions, tools, and technologies to enhance protection capabilities.
Support secure design reviews for new applications, systems, and integrations.
Validate implementation of security controls across networks, endpoints, and cloud environments.
Review and monitor user access to systems containing PHI and sensitive data.
Support access governance processes, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and periodic access reviews.
Investigate access anomalies and enforce least-privilege principles.
Support security awareness and training initiatives with a focus on healthcare threats (e.g., phishing, ransomware).
Provide guidance to IT and business teams on security best practices and risk mitigation.
Identify opportunities to improve security processes, tooling, and response capabilities.
Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the development of the security team.