Cybersecurity Analyst

About The Company

Sentara Health is a renowned healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional patient care and advancing health services through innovative solutions. With a strong presence across multiple states, Sentara emphasizes a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and continuous improvement. The organization prides itself on integrating cutting-edge technology and clinical excellence to meet the evolving needs of the communities it serves. Sentara’s mission to improve health every day underscores its dedication to fostering a supportive environment for both patients and employees, ensuring that quality healthcare remains accessible, efficient, and compassionate.

About The Role

Sentara Health is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Analyst to join its dynamic security team. This fully remote position plays a critical role in safeguarding sensitive healthcare data and infrastructure by leading efforts in Security Orchestration Automation & Response (SOAR), Incident Response, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM). The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing automated security workflows, analyzing security threats, and responding promptly to incidents to protect patient information and organizational assets. This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative environment, utilizing advanced cybersecurity tools and practices to enhance the organization’s security posture. The position requires participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation to ensure continuous protection against emerging threats, especially within the healthcare sector where data privacy and compliance are paramount.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 3 to 5+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, incident response, or a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment, preferably within healthcare. A bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or a related field is required; however, extensive experience can be considered in lieu of formal education. Proficiency in Python is essential, along with demonstrated experience in implementing SOAR solutions, EDR tools, and SIEM platforms. Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and healthcare risk management practices is highly desirable. Certifications such as CISSP or CEH are preferred but not mandatory. Strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with technical and clinical stakeholders are critical for success in this role. Candidates must be available to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to respond to security incidents outside of normal business hours.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain a customized SOAR platform to automate incident detection, analysis, triage, containment, and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across clinical, IT, and security teams to identify repetitive security tasks suitable for automation, enhancing operational efficiency.

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• Integrate SOAR workflows with existing EDR, SIEM, and other security tools to improve visibility and response times during security incidents.
• Continuously tune and update SOAR playbooks to adapt to new threats, regulatory changes, and evolving threat intelligence.
• Monitor security platforms for potential threats, leveraging automation to enable rapid and coordinated responses.
• Lead incident response efforts, including identification, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery, with a focus on protecting Protected Health Information (PHI) and minimizing impact on patient care.
• Analyze logs, forensic data, and network traffic within complex healthcare IT environments to identify vulnerabilities and respond to threats effectively.
• Develop and refine SIEM correlation rules and alerts, integrating them with SOAR workflows to enhance threat detection capabilities.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation, responding promptly to security incidents, escalations, and emergencies, including after-hours and weekends.
• Ensure all incident handling and automation activities comply with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations, contributing to continuous improvement processes.
• Work closely with clinical, IT, compliance, and third-party vendors to assess risks and remediate vulnerabilities across critical systems and devices.

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• Maintain detailed documentation of incident responses, automation actions, and security procedures for legal and audit purposes.
• Engage in healthcare-specific threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and security exercises to strengthen organizational resilience.
• Stay current with emerging cyber threats, SOAR advancements, vulnerabilities, and regulatory updates affecting healthcare security practices.
  
  

Benefits

Sentara Health offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of its employees and their families. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, along with fertility, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement up to $10,000. Employees enjoy paid time off, sick leave, and paid parental and family caregiver leave. Additional benefits include emergency backup care, long-term and short-term disability insurance, critical illness plans, and life insurance coverage. The organization provides a 401(k)/403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions, along with tuition assistance of up to $5,250 annually and access to discounted educational programs through Guild Education. Employees can also benefit from student debt repayment programs up to $10,000, certification reimbursement, and free access to continuing education units (CEUs) and professional development resources. Other perks include pet insurance, legal resources, and opportunities for annual discretionary bonuses based on system performance and individual eligibility.

Equal Opportunity

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusiveness within its workforce. The organization is committed to creating an environment where all employees are treated with respect and fairness, reflecting the communities it serves. Sentara actively promotes a culture of belonging and ensures that employment