Security Analyst

Overview

Jackson Healthcare and our family of companies provide healthcare systems, hospitals and medical facilities of all sizes with the skilled and specialized labor and technologies they need to deliver high quality patient care and achieve the best possible outcomes — while connecting healthcare professionals to the temporary engagements, contract assignments and permanent placement employment opportunities they desire.

Headquartered in metro Atlanta, we’re powered by more than 2,600 associates and over 20,000 clinician providers covering all 50 U.S. states.

Our mission is to improve the delivery of patient care and the lives of everyone we touch. This includes the patients, clinicians and healthcare executives we work with through our companies every day, as well as our communities, the nonprofit organizations we support and each associate who is part of our family.

We’re always looking to add new talent to our teams. We value diverse professionals at all levels and across multiple disciplines and areas of expertise, who have strong leadership skills, align with our culture, and are committed to excellence.

Jackson Healthcare, the third largest healthcare staffing firm in the US, is seeking a Security Analyst!

Your security knowledge and experience will be used to support the needs of 17 companies and ultimately further Jackson Healthcare’s strategy and mission: to improve the delivery of patient care and the lives of everyone we touch.  And your work will positively impact the multiple nonprofit organizations we directly support.  Find purpose in your work at a Jackson Healthcare company, ranked a “Best Places to Work” by Fortune and the Atlanta Business Chronicle multiple years in a row!

POSITION OVERVIEW:
 

As a Security Analyst, you will report to the VP of IT Security and play a critical role in safeguarding an organization’s cloud-based systems and data. Your primary responsibility is to assess and manage potential security risks, ensuring that the organization’s cloud infrastructure remains resilient against cyber threats. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop security policies, implement controls, and monitor the network for any suspicious activity.
The most important criteria for joining our team are:

• Empathetic and servant leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to complete tasks efficiently with little oversight
• Understanding the importance of delivering quality solutions to associates and companies
• Continuous professional development and growth

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Position Requirements:

• Security Analysis:
  • Monitor and respond to alerts and events from security tools
  • Analyze logs and alerts to isolate and detect failures, vulnerabilities, and malicious activity
  • Respond to security incidents (on-call rotation)
  • Conduct security analyses of cloud-based infrastructure, identifying vulnerabilities and potential risks.
  • Assess threats and develop defenses to prevent cyberattacks, data breaches, and unauthorized access.
  • Stay informed about emerging security threats and industry best practices.
• Policy Development:
  • Develop and maintain security policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), CIS).
• Training and Awareness:
  • Provide training to associates on security best practices.
  • Respond to requests and questions from associates.
  • Foster a security-conscious culture within the organization.
• Incident Response:
  • Assist in incident response efforts related to security incidents.
  • Collaborate with incident response teams to investigate and mitigate security incidents.
• Monitoring and Detection:
  • Monitor systems for signs of unauthorized access, anomalies, or suspicious behavior.
• Security Architecture:
  • Assist in creating and designing security architectures.
  • Collaborate with the various companies so that you can help tune security controls and suggest other controls that may be needed.
  • Installation, configuration, and administration of host, cloud, and network-based security tools

QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED 

•  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years as a security analyst or engineer.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Strong understanding of networking, encryption, and access controls.
• Strong understanding of Incident response and best practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience working with end users to troubleshoot and update IT systems.
• Application and Operating System experience. Will need to know how to install various applications, troubleshoot errors, detect anomalous activity, mine events.
• Hands-on experience with the Microsoft Security suite, including tools such as Microsoft Purview, Intune, and related technologies.

 PREFERRED 

•  Certifications such as CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), Azure Security, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of security tools such as Vulnerability Management, Endpoint Detection and Response. Malware Detection, Phishing tools, etc.
• Experience working with 3rd party support originations to track and resolve product issues
• Knowledge of writing up after action reports to describe situations and actions taken

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Necessary Skills:

• Advanced problem-solving/troubleshooting aptitude.
• Stay current with security technologies, trends, and developments
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Follow-up and follow through with commitments, exhibiting initiative
• Strong verbal and written communications skills

Adaptability:

• Ability to embrace change and shift focus when unexpected work arises.

Time Management:

• Ability to use discernment to prioritize tasks and decide what to focus on to maximize impact.

Customer Service:

• Ability to actively seek to understand the needs of others and provide a positive experience that addresses their needs, questions, and concerns.

DISCLOSURES

SMOKING:

Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles. 

DRUG TESTING:

As part of our employment process, candidates who receive a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing. 

EEO Statement Requirements:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex,  national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.