IT Security Analyst II

Your Daily Mission

The IT Security Analyst II manages systems to protect data from unauthorized users. Identifies, reports, and resolves security incidents. Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within IT and security.  This position audits information systems, platforms, and operating procedures in accordance with established corporate standards for efficiency, accuracy, and security. Evaluates IT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organization and recommend controls to mitigate loss. Determines and recommends improvements in current risk management controls, system changes, or upgrades.  Provides support for client/customer security assessments, pre-delegation security audits for select vendors/subcontractors, and external security/compliance assessments, certification, accreditation, and audit processes, including HITRUST, SOC, ONC, and related industry and regulatory frameworks and standards. 

Who You Are

Bachelor’s degree preferred (MIS, CIS, or equivalent); or equivalent work experience.

1-3 years’ experience in IT or a technical-related position.

Possess project management and presentation experience.

Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, Linux, and virtualization software

Security Information and Event Management

Data Loss Prevention

Intrusion Detection and Prevention

LAN/WAN experience

Business Office Protocol/Telephone Etiquette

Business processes

Information Technology knowledge

Knowledge of security frameworks (COBIT, NIST, HITRUST, HITECH)

Knowledge of audits (SOC, HITRUST, HIPAA)

The Reality of the Role

Serves as Security Analyst

Coordinate and implement security measures for information systems to regulate access to computer data files and prevent unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure of information

Implement plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs

Participate in risk assessments and execute tests of systems to ensure security measures perform as intended

Participate in the design and implementation of security solutions

Configure, maintain, and support EDR, SIEM, firewalls, remote access, DMZ, proxy servers, VPNs, vulnerability management, and a variety of security tools

Manage IDS/IPS and DLP services or software

Monitor system and security logs and investigate and report incidents

Participate in the execution and remediation of vulnerability scans

Participate in the development and implementation of security-related policy, usage, training and documentation

Knowledge of HIPAA

Monitor and limit use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files

Produce and maintain security documentation and reports

Help promote security awareness to ensure system security

Internal Business Audits:

Perform internal audits to ensure policies, procedures, and controls are being followed and applied appropriately

Continually monitor the progress of internal audits and report to the Director of IT Security on audit status, challenges, potential risks, and remediation status; project manage audits to timely completion of audit deliverables through to audit closure

Maintain an internal audit record for audit activity, including reports, findings, recommendations, and internal corrective action plans

Develop a solid working knowledge of the features, functions, and applicable security standards for all Centauri products, services, and solutions

Drive Centauri’s internal audit function towards continuous readiness for various audit types

Work with internal leaders to ensure compliance and successful completion of audits such as SOC2 and HITRUST

Work with internal teams to assist in the completion of client audits, questionnaires, attestations, review contracts, and amendments for technical compliance

Maintain Centauri’s Vendor Management Program

Assist with pre-delegation/contract audits and annual audits as required by both Centauri and HITRUST

Assist with annual vendor audits and audits of potential vendors

Assist with client/customer security assessment/audits

Maintains a direct line of communication with the VP of Compliance and General Council to ensure separation of duties when auditing internal processes

Security Industry Compliance:

Reviews government regulations and state laws, HIPAA, and HITRUST for changes impacting our business.

Communicates with appropriate individuals where appropriate.

Manage HITRUST, SOC, and similar industry and regulatory accreditation and certification compliance assessments, prioritizing engagement tasks, including supervising the tests of business process and IT general controls, managing engagement progress and communicating

Assess IT security policies, procedures, and controls of business applications, networks, operating systems, and other components of technology to ensure we are meeting current standards

Develop a solid working knowledge of the features, functions, and applicable security standards for all Centauri products, services, and solutions

Develop a solid working knowledge of the features, functions, and applicable security standards for all

Develop strong relationships with internal teams through a comprehensive understanding of operations and communicating expectations, control needs, control exceptions, or engagement issues to the engagement team and SOC, HITRUST, and related accreditation and certification teams in a timely manner

Manage the day-to-day aspects of multiple, concurrent engagements, prioritizing and managing engagement tasks, communicating engagement progress to the engagement teams

 Business Support:

Recommends improvements to policies, procedures, efficiency, and controls.

Drives development and annual reviews of

Business Impact Analysis (BIA)

Business Continuity Plans (BCP)

Disaster Recovery Plans (DR)

Risk Assessment (RA)

Policies and Procedures

Other duties as assigned     

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