What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Cybersecurity Specialist position at Sheppard Pratt?
General Summary:
- The IT Cybersecurity Specialist plays a vital role in the healthcare organization’s cybersecurity efforts by reviewing security alerts and system logs, identifying potential threats, and assisting in the investigation of incidents.
- Through close collaboration with Cybersecurity Analysts, this position is essential for protecting sensitive healthcare data and maintaining regulatory compliance, ensuring the organization’s resilience against cyber threats.
Why is this position important to the organization? The IT Cybersecurity Specialist is essential for protecting sensitive healthcare data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining the organization's resilience against cyber threats by monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent formal training or certification (such as CompTIA Security or HCISPP).
- At least three years of professional experience supporting IT systems in a healthcare environment, demonstrating an understanding of the unique challenges and regulatory requirements in this sector.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot computer hardware and software issues, resolve end-user problems, and provide support for basic network and system operations.
- Familiarity with security principles, practices, and procedures, including access management, data protection, and secure system operations.
- Basic knowledge of network architectures, protocols, and common security controls, with the ability to support secure connectivity and respond to network-related incidents.
- General understanding of healthcare regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA and HITECH, with a willingness to learn and apply additional standards and compliance requirements as needed.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work as part of a team, support cross-functional initiatives, and convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Benefits:
At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
- A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
- 403b retirement match
- Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous mileage reimbursement program
Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.
Salary : $27 - $42