Associate Security Operations Analyst

Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? The role involves on-site presence for the first 6 months with the possibility of remote work after the introductory period is complete . Summary: Working under close supervision, the Associate Security Operations Analyst is responsible for ensuring that key security operations tasks are completed. Security Operations involves end user security service escalation, security incident response, data forensics, technical research, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and supporting other Information Security initiatives as necessary. The analyst performs security incident response, understands threats and vulnerabilities affecting information systems, and participates in risk assessment, management, and remediation. Responsibilities: Monitoring security incident and event management systems, along with responding to alerts and notifications as appropriate Initiate escalation procedures to counteract potential threats and/or vulnerabilities. Investigation of suspicious network and endpoint activity Support end-user security issues including phishing, encryption, infected computer systems and more Partners with information security engineers to implement and maintain security technologies Collaborates with information assurance advisors to address network and endpoint security risks Participates in vulnerability management, including scanning and remediation Prepare system security reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data trends Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization Education or Equivalent Experience: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required) 1+ years of experience in Information technologies, such as server or endpoint administration, first or second level support, network support or engineering, or application administration, security operations and incident response or similar experience. (Required) 0-1 years of experience in healthcare and academia. (Preferred) Information security certifications, such as Security+, Network+. (Preferred) 0-1 years of familiarity with security standards and frameworks such as: HIPAA, PCI DSS, HITRUST, NIST, ISO, etc. (Preferred) 0-1 years of experience with remote support tools, such as Remote Desktop Connections, TeamViewer, etc. (Preferred) 0-1 years of experience with penetration testing tools, such as Kali Linux, Responder, NMAP, Wireshark, Aircrack-ng, Maltego, Nikto, etc. (Preferred) Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated interpersonal/verbal communication skills Demonstrated written communication skills Ability to troubleshoot, research and solve technically challenging problems Strong analysis and problem solving skills Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines Ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities Ability to work as part of a team We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. REQNUMBER: 225525

Created: 2024-10-19