IT Security Analyst

The IT Security Analyst supports day-to-day security operations at Clearview Cancer Institute, with a focus on monitoring, compliance evidence, vulnerability management, and incident response across network, clinical, and administrative environments.

Role Location and Work Setup

Huntsville, AL (Onsite)

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts, logs, and reports to detect activity, proactively mitigate risks, and support timely response.
• Support HIPAA Security Rule compliance activities, including risk assessments and audit documentation.
• Manage vulnerability and patch remediation across all sites.
• Administer endpoint, email, and identity security controls using CrowdStrike, Microsoft 365, and MFA.
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments and security audits to maintain and demonstrate compliance.
• Stay current on emerging security trends, threats, and technologies to strengthen the organization’s security posture.
• Develop and maintain an incident response plan for security breaches and incidents involving sensitive data.
• Investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Provide education and training to staff and stakeholders to support security awareness and compliance.
• Provide general IT support and assist with project work as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong understanding of security technologies, tools, and methodologies, including intrusion detection systems, firewalls, encryption, and vulnerability assessment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders across departments and organizational levels.

Education, Experience, and Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Approximately 5 years of IT experience (networking, systems, or help desk).
• Industry certifications preferred, such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, Network+, Pentest+, or CISSP.
• Healthcare or HIPAA experience is a plus.

Security Tools and Technologies

• CrowdStrike
• Microsoft 365
• MFA
• Intrusion detection systems
• Firewalls
• Encryption
• Vulnerability assessment

Working Conditions

• Based in the IT department within a busy oncology/hematology/radiation clinic environment.
• No direct patient contact.
• May require working more than 40 hours per week depending on circumstances.
• May be on-call in the event of power outages, weather events, special events, and similar situations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a desk for up to two-thirds of the day on some days.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when transporting materials or equipment.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers for working with power cords, tools, and related equipment.

Reporting

This position is not a supervisory role.