Joint Commission · 7 hours ago
IT Security Analyst
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expJoint Commission is focused on enhancing healthcare quality and safety, and they are seeking an IT Security Analyst to manage security solutions and ensure compliance with security standards. The role involves leading the development of IAM governance programs, monitoring security systems, and coordinating with various teams to align security initiatives with organizational goals.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Lead the development of Identity Access Management (IAM) governance program for the enterprise
Plan and oversee multiple IAM workstreams (e.g., authentication, SSO/MFA, PAM, IGA, EIAM), ensuring delivery, compliance, and audit readiness
Coordinate with IT Security, IT, audit, and business teams to align IAM initiatives with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
Monitors security system logs (i.e., Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Web Application Firewall (WAF), Office365, Firewall system logs, etc.) and responds to discovered anomalies or problems
Analyzes, troubleshoots, and corrects security-related problems
Is a subject matter expert for the identification and selection process of security tool needs; assists in the design, integration, and installation of the selected hardware / software solution
Keeps fully abreast of trends and changing technologies related to information security fields
Investigates IT security violations, known vulnerabilities, and data breaches
Performs vulnerability assessments; conducts compliance activities in response to internal & external audits
Performs security research & vendor evaluations at the direction of the CISO; participates in the testing and implementation of security solutions
Enforces security policies and standards
Acts as interface with and liaison to business, Service Desk and IT application owners; ensures applications, infrastructure components, and access are appropriately assessed
Executes security incident response procedures in accordance with threat levels
Communicates effectively (both written and verbal)
Manages multiple priorities and follows a project plan to meet project deliverables
Provides security guidance to other support teams
Develops security knowledge articles on relevant topics
Updates IT Security Policies and Procedures as needed
Employees may perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred. Master's level degree a plus
5+ years' experience in information technology
Project management experience required
Recent direct experience working within an information security function
Direct experience managing one or more of the following: Identity and Access Management; Single Sign-on, SSL & PKI, LDAP, Active Directory, Entra ID, and PowerShell. Experience with firewalls a plus
Experience working in an organization that provided exposure across multiple IT functional areas (i.e., infrastructure, networking, security, data management, and application development)
Experience with HIPAA, GDPR, NIST and PCI compliance requirements required
Preferred
HIPAA, NIST, GDPR and PCI certifications a plus
Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP), Security+, Identity and Access Administrator Associate or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or equivalent certification preferred
PMP or Project+ certification a plus
IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and/or Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) Essentials Certifications preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit package
Company
Joint Commission
Joint Commission enables and affirms the highest standards of healthcare quality and patient safety for all.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jonathan Perlin
President & CEO
Austin Frakt
Vice President and Chief Research Officer
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