Security Analyst 1

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Day Shift - 7.5 Hours (United States of America)

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Cyber Security Analyst (Level 1) to support our healthcare organization’s mission of protecting patient data and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals passionate about cybersecurity and eager to grow within a healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze security alerts from healthcare systems, EHR platforms, and network infrastructure.
• Assist in the investigation and documentation of security incidents, including potential HIPAA violations.
• Support vulnerability scanning and patch management across clinical and administrative systems.
• Help maintain and enforce security policies, procedures, and incident response plans.

• Assist in documentation and presentation of findings from notable security investigations, including action items and lessons learned to drive ongoing security improvements.
• Act as first point of contact for security tickets and questions

• Participate in audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH).
• Contribute to security awareness training for clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Stay informed on emerging threats, especially those targeting healthcare organizations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Health Informatics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Basic understanding of healthcare IT systems and regulatory requirements (HIPAA, HITECH).
• Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM, antivirus, firewalls, and endpoint protection.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship or experience in a healthcare IT or cybersecurity role.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, HCISPP, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner) and medical device security is a plus.

Work Environment:

• May involve hybrid or on-site work depending on facility needs.

Participation in on-call rotation or after-hours incident response may be required

Participation in on-call rotation or after-hours incident response may be required

Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000

Employment Non-Discrimination: Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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