What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Security Specialist position at Horizon Behavioral Health?
Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week), Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Lynchburg VA, 24501
Position Summary
The Cyber Security Specialist is responsible for protecting Horizon’s information systems from cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and unauthorized access. This role involves monitoring networks, analyzing security incidents, implementing protective measures, and ensuring compliance with security policies and industry regulations. The Cyber Security Specialist reports directly to the IT Director and works closely with the Network & Systems Support Manager and the technical services support team to strengthen and maintain security defenses and respond to security breaches effectively.
Required Education and Experience
- Associate’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Bachelor's degree preferred. Equivalent work experience and industry-recognized certifications may be considered in place of formal education.
- Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a position of trust within cybersecurity, IT security, or a related field. Prior experience in network security, system administration, or penetration testing is a plus. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
- Preferred Certifications: CompTIA Security , CompTIA CySA , CompTIA Pentest , ComTIA Network
Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of: cybersecurity principles, threats, and risk management techniques; security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK); network security concepts (firewalls, VPNs, DNS, IDS/IPS, Proxies); operating and hypervisor system security (Windows, Linux, VMWare); cloud security principles and access brokers; compliance and regulatory requirements (HIPAA, PCI-DSS); Cyber threat intelligence and threat-hunting techniques.
- Ability to: utilize security tools (SIEM, antivirus, vulnerability scanners); assess scripting or programming (Python, PowerShell); communicate technical security risks to non-technical stakeholders; adapt to new security tools and technologies.
- Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as required; Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites.
HORIZON ENVIRONMENT
Horizon Behavioral Health is located in the beautiful heart of Central Virginia. Whether your passions be hiking the Appalachian Trails, kayaking the James River Blueways, or a Sunday drive along the world-famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Lynchburg Virginia offers small-town southern charm with an active culture of music festivals, outdoor activities, world-class performing arts, and a revitalized downtown that placed it at the top of the list by Reviews.org as the 2019 best place for millennials to move. Horizon is also the proud recipient of Living in Lynchburg’s 2021 Giving Back Award, Best of Lynchburg for Counseling Services for multiple consecutive years, and named Best Place to Work by Lynchburg Business Magazine in 2023, and again in 2024!
To Apply – Please visit our online career center at https://www.horizonbh.org/careers/
Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
