Information Security Analyst; Temporary

Information Security Analyst (Temporary)

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This is a temporary position estimated to run from Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026. The length of assignment is dependent on business needs and may change. While the assignment would be at the Alliance, if selected, you would be an employee of a temporary employment agency that we would connect you with.

• Performs analysis of Alliance information security practices to ensure alignment with industry standards and guidelines
• Identifies, investigates, and resolves security breaches detected by Alliance security solutions
• Participates in the creation and maintenance of policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures related to information security
• Leads and performs staff training on information security and security breach prevention

• Brings a broad foundation across multiple areas of information security, including network security, endpoint protection, identity and access management, and cloud security, in a healthcare environment
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls) and regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, PCI‑DSS, GDPR)
• Skilled in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents using SIEM tools and other detection technologies
• Able to perform vulnerability assessments, interpret findings, and recommend practical remediation steps
• Comfortable with both proactive (risk assessments, audits, security awareness training) and reactive (incident response, forensic analysis) security functions
• Effective communicator who can explain technical risks and solutions to both technical teams and non‑technical stakeholders
• Strong problem‑solving mindset and attention to detail; able to anticipate threats and implement preventive measures
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across IT, compliance, and business units to align security with organizational goals
• Keeps current with emerging cyber threats, trends, and best practices
• CISSP or CISM a plus

• Knowledge of:
  • HIPAA and FISCAM security guidelines
  • Computer network penetration testing
  • Security frameworks, such as NIST, ISO 27001, and COBIT
  • Firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and IDPS concepts
  • Security systems, operating systems, and virtualization
• Ability to:
  • Identify, mitigate and educate staff regarding the avoidance of network vulnerabilities
  • Write clearly, concisely and precisely and convey information to the intended audience in a manner that is easily understood
  • Interpret and synthesize a wide range of information from a variety of sources and translate complex information and concepts into clear, succinct documentation
  • Develop training materials and conduct staff training
  • Demonstrate strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, define issues, conduct research, and analyze and interpret data
• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field
  • A minimum of eight years of professional‑level information technology experience, which included a minimum of three years of experience performing information security functions in a health care environment (a Master's degree may substitute for two years of the required experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be qualifying.

• We are in a hybrid work environment, and we anticipate that the interview process will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams.
• While some staff may work full telecommuting schedules, attendance at quarterly company‑wide events or department meetings will be expected.
• In‑office or in‑community presence may be required for some positions and is dependent on business need. Details about this can be reviewed during the interview process.
• This is a temporary position and does not provide the benefits that are listed below. Temporary employees on assignment at the Alliance will be connected to a staffing agency with separate benefit options.