Job Description:

Job Title: Senior IT Security Analyst

Location: Springfield, MO

Department: Information Technology

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Join our dedicated team as a Senior IT Security Analyst, where you will play a vital role in safeguarding our organization’s proprietary and sensitive information. In this position, you will work inter-departmentally to identify and rectify flaws in our security systems, solutions, and programs, while recommending specific measures to enhance our overall security posture. Your expertise will be crucial in educating the organization on appropriate security risks and mitigation strategies, ensuring compliance with industry standards. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and want to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply and help us protect our community.

As a Senior IT Security Analyst, you will be responsible for direct reports and will report to the Vice President of Cybersecurity. Your role will involve monitoring network traffic, evaluating new cybersecurity threats, and collaborating with various teams to ensure our security programs comply with relevant laws and regulations.

The Senior IT Security Analyst position offers…
• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, and more
• Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
• Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:
• Create and analyze security policies and procedures to identify weaknesses in infrastructure security and conduct thorough audits of existing measures.
• Monitor network traffic as an intrusion prevention specialist to detect and respond to possible threats immediately.
• Collaborate with the Information IT Security Compliance Committee to review and drive decisions on organizational risk tolerance.
• Educate the organization on appropriate security risks and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate the IT component of internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
• Evaluate new cybersecurity threats and IT trends, developing effective security controls.
• Assess potential security breaches, coordinate responses, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain current knowledge of community and behavioral health industry trends and developments related to enterprise technology.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology Systems Security, or a related field.
• 1+ years in healthcare IT with demonstrated experience complying with HIPAA, HITECH, and other industry frameworks.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Experience in information security control frameworks based on appropriate standards (i.e., NIST).
• Experience in establishing cybersecurity and risk metrics for reporting.

Additional Qualifications:
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:
• ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.
• Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shifts.
• Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Brightli is on a Mission:
We are committed to changing and saving lives through our innovative technology and dedicated team. If you are ready to make a difference and join a mission-driven organization, we encourage you to apply today!

Keywords: Senior IT Security Analyst, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, HIPAA Compliance, Springfield, MO, Network Security, Risk Management, IT Audits, Security Policies

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Brightli is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.