Healthcare IT Security Analyst

# Healthcare IT Security Analyst Cybersecurity & Risk Remote October  5,  - $125,000 / year

Full Time Remote Application  ends:
** November 6, 2026
** Apply Now###

Job Description
*
* Location:

** Remote (US-based)
We are seeking a
** Healthcare IT Security Analyst
** to protect sensitive patient data and critical clinical systems for a shared services center. This position is a full-time, direct hire opportunity available on a fully remote basis within the U.S. The role monitors security events, conducts vulnerability assessments, leads incident investigations, and supports compliance with HIPAA, NIST, and HITRUST across clinical, administrative, and cloud environments.

This role is well aligned for a security professional who combines strong technical expertise with an understanding of the healthcare regulatory landscape. The ideal candidate works confidently with a high degree of autonomy from a remote home office and partners closely with IT infrastructure, clinical informatics, and compliance teams to strengthen the organization’s overall security posture.
** Responsibilities:
*** Monitor security events across healthcare networks, endpoints, and cloud environments using SIEM tools
* Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on clinical and administrative systems
* Investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate remediation
* Ensure compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule, HITECH Act, and NIST requirements
* Manage identity and access management controls, including role-based access, multi-factor authentication, and privileged accounts
* Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and incident response plans
* Perform risk assessments for new system implementations, third-party integrations, and vendor connections
* Support audit readiness for SOC 2, HITRUST, and regulatory security assessments
* Partner with EHR and clinical application teams to ensure secure configuration of patient-facing systems
*
* Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related field required
* Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or HCISPP strongly preferred
* Minimum of 3 years of IT security experience, preferably in a healthcare or regulated environment
* Experience with cloud security in AWS, Azure, or GCP healthcare environments
* Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Sentinel, or QRadar, as well as firewalls and endpoint protection tools
* Working knowledge of the HIPAA Security Rule, NIST 800-53, and HITRUST CSF frameworks
*
* Schedule:

*** Full-time position
* Fully remote within the U.S.
* Monday through Friday, standard business hours (CST)
* 40 hours per week
** Salary Range:
** The salary range for this position is approximately $90,000 – $125,000 annually ($43.27 – $60.10 per hour), based on experience and qualifications.
** Interview Process:
** Selected candidates will participate in a multi-step interview process, including an initial screening with TalentLNX followed by interviews with department leadership.