Cybersecurity Analyst

Salary: $85000 - 134000 per year Requirements: Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or a related field; or equivalent experience. Over 3 years of experience within a SOC, incident response, or healthcare IT cybersecurity role. Demonstrated expertise with EDR tools and SIEM solutions, preferably in healthcare settings. Understanding of HIPAA regulations and healthcare risk management practices. Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to engage effectively with both technical and clinical stakeholders. Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation and manage security incidents outside regular business hours. Relevant certifications (CISSP, CEH) are preferred. Minimum of 3 years of related experience with a degree; or 5+ years without a degree, with experience substituting for educational requirements. Responsibilities: Monitor all platforms for security incidents. Lead incident response efforts from identification to recovery, focusing on the protection of Protected Health Information (PHI). Analyze logs, forensic data, and network traffic in a complex healthcare IT landscape. Assist in developing and fine-tuning SIEM correlation rules for effective threat detection. Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation, responding swiftly to incidents and escalations. Ensure incident handling complies with HIPAA and relevant regulations; engage in incident debriefs and continuous improvement efforts. Collaborate with clinical, IT, compliance, and third-party vendors to assess risks and address vulnerabilities across essential systems. Document incident response measures in detail, maintaining records for legal and compliance purposes. Engage in specific threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and security exercises to bolster organizational resilience. Stay updated on emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes affecting healthcare operations. Technologies: Network Security Support More: At Sentara, we are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to join our innovative team in a fully remote capacity. In this vital role, you will be instrumental in safeguarding sensitive patient and organizational data, proactively identifying, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare standards. We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans, paid parental leave, and tuition assistance, as well as a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the communities we serve. Our mission is to improve health every day, and we firmly believe in fostering a tobacco-free environment. last updated 24 week of 2026