Security Operations Analyst
Valley Health
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Barboursville • Virginia • West Virginia • United States
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Identify and recommend improvements to security processes, tools, and operational workflows.
- Monitor and maintain computer networks and systems to safeguard data from internal and external threats.
- Install, configure, and maintain security hardware and software, analyze security alerts, investigate potential violations, and prevent unauthorized access.
- Review and analyze network and host-based security logs (e.g., firewalls, NIDS, Syslog).
- Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot antivirus systems and email security gateways.
- Perform maintenance and upgrades on existing security technologies.
- Monitor security alerts and assist in assessing potential security events and incidents.
- Ensure incident and audit reports are completed accurately and in accordance with operational standards.
- Conduct ongoing research to stay current on emerging cybersecurity technologies, standards, and threats.
- Support administration and troubleshooting of security-related software and firmware (e.g., endpoint protection, vulnerability scanners, firewalls, DNS, cloud platforms).
- Assist with resolving security-related infrastructure issues.
- Perform threat detection and analysis across multiple technologies to identify security incidents or misconfigurations in a timely manner.
- Escalate and support potential security incidents following established procedures.
- Communicate security events and findings through appropriate channels.
- Contribute to incident response efforts by gathering and relaying relevant supplemental information.
- Maintain compliance with all HIPAA components, HIPAA privacy standards, and company policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in security operations and/or information technology
- Security+ certification or equivalent certifications preferred
- Sound understanding of security operations, processes, and technologies
- Strong knowledge of security principles, best practices, and techniques
- Ability to identify and analyze security risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Proficient in incident response and investigation procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Outstanding problem-solving, analytical skills, and attention to detail
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
security processesnetwork monitoringsecurity hardwaresecurity softwarethreat detectionincident responsevulnerability scannersfirewallsantivirus systemsemail security gateways
Soft Skills
problem-solvinganalytical skillsattention to detailwritten communicationverbal communication
Certifications
Security+ certification