Job Description:

Job Title: IT Security Analyst

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Department: IT Security and Applications

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
The IT Security Analyst plays a vital role in keeping an organization’s proprietary and sensitive information secure. This position is essential for those who are passionate about safeguarding data and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Join our compassionate, collaborative team and make a difference by protecting the integrity of our systems. We are looking for individuals with strong analytical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to continuous learning in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.

In this role, you will work inter-departmentally to identify and correct flaws in the company’s security systems, solutions, and programs while recommending specific measures that can improve the company’s overall security posture.

The IT Security Analyst position offers…
• 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 determine weaknesses in infrastructure security and complete a thorough audit of existing measures.
• Monitor network traffic as an intrusion prevention specialist to detect possible threats and respond to threats immediately as they occur.
• Collaborate with IT, Compliance, and Privacy team(s) as needed and coordinate the IT component of both internal and external audits, federal and state examinations to ensure security programs are in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
• Educate the Burrell organization on appropriate security risk and mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate new cybersecurity threats and IT trends and develop effective security controls.
• Evaluate potential security breaches, coordinate response, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain current knowledge of community and behavioral health industry and regulatory trends and developments for the enterprise technology.
• Other duties as assigned by Leadership.

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

Additional Qualifications:
• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.
• 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 (exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Brightli is on a Mission:
Join us in our mission to change and save lives. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to a safer environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Keywords: IT Security, Cybersecurity, HIPAA Compliance, Information Technology, Risk Management, Security Analyst, Healthcare IT, NIST, CompTIA Security+, Data Protection

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.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.