Junior Cybersecurity Technician

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ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

Established in 1984, Equitas Health is a regional not-for-profit community-based healthcare system and federally qualified community health center look-alike. Its expanded mission has made it one of the nation’s largest HIV/AIDS, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) healthcare organizations. With 22 offices in 12 cities, it serves more than 67,000 individuals in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia each year through its diverse healthcare and social service delivery system focused

SALARY: $58,700-$73,300

BENEFITS:

• PTO
• Vision
• Dental
• Health
• 401k
• Sick time

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Cybersecurity Analyst, the Junior Cybersecurity Technician supports Equitas Health’s cybersecurity program by assisting with the administration and monitoring of the organization’s security tooling, threat detection, and incident response activities. This is an early-career role designed for an individual with foundational cybersecurity knowledge who is eager to develop their skills in a real-world healthcare environment. The Junior Cybersecurity Technician will work hands-on with industry-leading security platforms including SentinelOne (EDR/MDR/SIEM), Abnormal Security, Adaptive Security, FortiNAC, Fortinet, gaining broad exposure across endpoint security, network security, identity and access management, and security awareness. This position operates in a HIPAA-regulated environment and plays a direct role in protecting patient data and critical clinical systems. Success in this role requires intellectual curiosity, strong attention to detail, a commitment to continuous learning, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a small, mission-driven IT team.

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, traveling, driving, transporting hardware, utilizing a server and internet, problem solving, attending meetings, conducting assessments and research and presenting findings.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Adhere to the Equitas Health Confidentiality Policy.

• Assists in the administration, monitoring, and maintenance of Equitas Health’s security platforms, including SentinelOne (EDR/MDR/SIEM/Vulnerability Management), Abnormal Security, Adaptive Security, FortiNAC, Fortinet firewalls, and Delinea Secret Server, under the guidance of the Cybersecurity Technician.
• Monitors security alerts, events, and logs within the SentinelOne SIEM and related platforms across endpoints, servers, firewalls, network devices, and Microsoft 365/Entra ID. Assists in the investigation and triage of potential security incidents in accordance with Equitas Health’s incident response policies and procedures.
• Supports the Cybersecurity Analyst and systems administration team in processing tactical mitigations based on threat analysis, vulnerability scan results, and determination of cyber threat validity.
• Maintains awareness of current cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and trends, with particular attention to threats targeting healthcare organizations. Assists in communicating relevant threat intelligence to IT staff and leadership as directed.
• Monitors security events from servers, Fortinet firewalls with IPS, and FortiNAC network access control for potential security breaches or policy violations, and escalates or takes appropriate action as directed.
• Assists in the identification, containment, handling, and resolution of cybersecurity incidents, supporting the incident response process under the direction of the Cybersecurity Analyst and IT Director. This includes participating in incident documentation, root cause analysis, and post-incident review activities.
• Assists in the development, review, and maintenance of incident response plans, security policies, and IT procedures in support of HIPAA and CARF compliance requirements.
• Assists in administering the Adaptive Security platform, including coordination of monthly phishing simulations, annual security awareness training campaigns, and follow-up coaching for employees who require additional support.
• Assists in conducting security risk assessments, maintaining the organizational risk register, and supporting implementation of risk mitigation plans across Equitas Health’s elec