Security Analyst

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Security Analyst/Vulnerability Manager contributes to our Security team by participating in the vulnerability scanning/patch testing processes and incident response activities. Specifically, this position will be responsible for managing the Qualys engine and other vulnerability management tools, ensuring systems are being scanned, producing a quality output including dashboards, working with patching/remediation teams to identify false positives and correct patching/mitigation activities.

What is the purpose of this position?

The Security Analyst/Vulnerability Manger contributes to our Security team by participating in the vulnerability scanning/patch testing processes and incident response activities. Specifically, this position will be responsible for managing the Qualys engine and other vulnerability management tools, ensuring systems are being scanned, producing a quality output including dashboards, working with patching/remediation teams to identify false positives and correct patching/mitigation activities.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Conducting regular vulnerability review and scans to identify potential security weaknesses within Waystar’s digital infrastructure.
• Analyzing and interpreting vulnerability scan results to determine the risk and impact on the organization.
• Assist in any investigative activities related to findings from scan activity
• Providing detailed reports and metrics on vulnerability management activities to leadership and impacted teams.
• Collaborating with development and IT teams to validate and remediate identified vulnerabilities.
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest vulnerability disclosures, security threats, and trends.
• Assisting in the creation and maintenance of security documentation, including policies, procedures, and guidelines.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Do you fit our team?

• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools (Qualys) and security information and event management (SIEM) tools.
• Has a basic knowledge of information systems and their administration (Windows, Linux, VMWare)
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices and healthcare data privacy regulations (HIPAA, etc.) or related industries.
• Experience assessing security for cloud platforms (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).
• Experience in network / OS / database system security administration.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and prioritize vulnerabilities
• Possesses strong communications skills, both written and oral
• Be willing to collaborate with other teams in a positive manner
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience

Preferred Skills:

• At least one year of related IT or Security work experience is preferred
• A basic knowledge of Security tools, such as vulnerability scanners, application scanners, SIEM, FIM, IDS/IPS, & AV, etc. is preferred
• Experience in system patching and/or vulnerability management is preferred
• Experience working in an environment with audit and regulatory compliance requirements is preferred                                                                            
• Experience working as part of an Incident Response team is preferred
• Cyber certifications such as CISSP, CISM and GIAC

ABOUT WAYSTAR

Through a smart platform and better experience, Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and yield powerful results throughout the complete revenue cycle.

Waystar’s healthcare payments platform combines innovative, cloud-based technology, robust data, and unparalleled client support to streamline workflows and improve financials so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Waystar is trusted by 1M+ providers, 1K+ hospitals and health systems, and is connected to over 5K commercial and Medicaid/Medicare payers.  We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; kindness; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful, optimistic & fun.

Waystar products have won multiple Best in KLAS® or Category Leader awards since 2010 and earned multiple #1 rankings from Black Book™ surveys since 2012. The Waystar platform supports more than 500,000 providers, 1,000 health systems and hospitals, and 5,000 payers and health plans. For more information, visit waystar.com or follow