What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Information Security Analyst position at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center?
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of this job is to identify, promote, and implement information security best practices in a decentralized health care environment for UTSW or Southwestern Health Resources (SWHR). This role is responsible for safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data within the health care organization, including patient records and other critical information. The job will involve proactive monitoring of security systems, performing risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing security strategies in compliance with regulations such as HIPAA. The ideal candidate will possess a strong cybersecurity background with a focus on health care environments.
Must live in the DFW area.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include :
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a computer science and technology or related field.
5 years of experience in information security is required.
CISSP) CERT INFO SYSTEMS SECURTY PROF or
CISA) CERT INFO SYSTEMS AUDITOR or
GIAC) GLOBAL INFORMTN ASSURANCE CERT or
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or
CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) or
CompTIA Security
Preferred
Master's Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
2 years or more years of experience in a Senior information security position or role.
Extensive experience with a focus on healthcare environments, including a thorough understanding of healthcare security regulations such as HIPAA, PCI, and other applicable laws.
Proven experience with security technologies such as SIEM tools, IDS / IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection, and cloud security in healthcare.
Experience as a network, server, database, or application administrator.
Experience as a security or technology administrator in Higher Education or a similarly decentralized environment.
Strong background in third-party risk management and vendor security assessments, particularly in the healthcare industry.
Experience implementing and managing security frameworks, such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), in a healthcare setting to enhance risk management and security strategies.
JOB DUTIES
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include :
