Cybersecurity Analyst

About The Company

Sentara Health is a renowned healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional patient care and innovative health solutions. With a focus on community health and wellness, Sentara offers a wide range of services across hospitals, outpatient facilities, and health plans. The organization prides itself on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity, professional growth, and employee well-being. Sentara's mission is to improve health every day, emphasizing patient-centered care, technological advancement, and community engagement. As a leader in healthcare, Sentara continuously strives to integrate cutting-edge technology and best practices to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

About The Role

Sentara Health is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Analyst to join our dedicated team. This fully remote position plays a critical role in safeguarding sensitive patient and organizational data by proactively monitoring, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of incident response, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM). You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA, and participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation to promptly address security incidents. Your expertise will help protect our healthcare environment from evolving cyber threats while supporting the organization’s commitment to secure and reliable patient care.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 to 5+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, particularly within healthcare or a Security Operations Center (SOC). A bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or a related field is required, or equivalent work experience. Certifications such as CISSP or CEH are preferred but not mandatory. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency with EDR tools and SIEM solutions, along with a solid understanding of HIPAA and healthcare risk management practices. Strong communication skills, the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and the flexibility to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation are essential. Experience with forensic analysis, threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and incident documentation will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

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• Monitor all security platforms for potential incidents, anomalies, and vulnerabilities across the healthcare IT environment.
• Lead and support incident response efforts, including identification, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery, with a focus on protecting Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Analyze logs, forensic data, and network traffic to detect and investigate security threats and breaches.
• Develop, tune, and maintain SIEM correlation rules and alerting mechanisms to improve threat detection capabilities.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to respond promptly to security incidents, including after-hours and weekend escalations.
• Ensure incident handling processes align with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations, documenting all actions meticulously for legal and audit purposes.
• Collaborate with clinical, IT, compliance teams, and third-party vendors to assess risks and remediate vulnerabilities in critical systems and devices.
• Engage in healthcare-specific threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and security exercises to enhance organizational resilience.

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• Maintain current knowledge of emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes affecting healthcare cybersecurity.
  
  

Benefits

Sentara Health offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, along with adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement programs up to $10,000. Employees enjoy paid time off, sick leave, and paid parental and family caregiver leave. Additional perks include emergency backup care, long-term and short-term disability coverage, critical illness plans, and life insurance. Sentara also provides a 401(k)/403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions, tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually, and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education. To support ongoing professional development, reimbursement for certifications and access to continuing education units (CEUs) are available. Other benefits include pet insurance, legal resources, and opportunities to earn annual discretionary bonuses based on system performance and eligibility.

Equal Opportunity

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of our employees and strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected and valued. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are fundamental principles guiding our organization, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. Sentara is dedicated to providing a tobacco-free environment and supports equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. We believe that a diverse team enhances innovation, improves patient outcomes, and strengthens our organizational culture.