MS Associate Security Analyst
Altera Digital HealthAbout the role
Altera, a new member of the N. Harris Computer Corporation family, delivers health IT solutions that support caregivers around the world. These include the Sunrise™, Paragon®, Altera TouchWorks®, Altera Opal, STAR™, HealthQuest™ and dbMotion™ solutions. At the intersection of technology and the human experience, Altera Digital Health is driving a new era of healthcare, in which innovation and expertise can elevate care delivery and inspire healthier communities across the globe. A new age in healthcare technology has just begun.
The primary purpose of the Associate Security Analyst role is to provide support for front-line monitoring and analysis of data feeds from many different security tools, threat monitoring programs, and risk sources throught PIH Health System in Whittier, CA.
- Support the monitoring data threads from myriad security tools, correlating those data feeds into a cohesive picture, then performing analysis to determine if the data is a false positive or indications of an external/internal attack or evidence of accidental system access.
- Assist others in the assimilation of data from these various feeds and rapidly determining if the collection of data points is evidence of a direct attack, a rogue actor attempting to find vulnerabilities in the systems, or false alarms based on unusual behavior patterns.
- Monitor outputs from audit tools and must be an effective and efficient communicator to follow the abnormal data points back to a root cause.
- Alert multiple individuals high up in the chain of command and/or take rapid steps to block the exfiltration of sensitive information from our data centers.
- Support the running of scans of our software (source code) and work with teams to identify all suspected vulnerabilities, then classify them according to risk.
- Support other team members to document the scan results and follow-up with corrective action plans designed by Engineers and Architects.
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Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- Bachelor's in IT Security, Information Assurance or Computer Information Systems or related program and/or experience.
- IT Security certificates preferred
Experience:
- 12-24 months enterprise IT security experience
- Healthcare, banking or experience from a highly regulated environment preferred
- Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast paced, highly critical environment.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills required
Travel Requirements:
- May require local travel
Working Arrangements:
- Work is performed in a standard office environment with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards
Altera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.
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HR.Recruiting@AlteraHealth.com
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