IT Information Security Associate - Manning - Information Systems

Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm

Salary: $30.50 - $44.17 depending on qualifications

JOB PURPOSE:  The Information Security Associate is an information security professional responsible for implementation of security procedures which safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and data.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Conducts analysis of log files, evidence, and other information to identify evidence of past intrusions.
• Performs analysis of log files from a variety of sources to identify possible threats to network security.
• Notifies designated managers, cyber incident responders, and cybersecurity service provider team members of suspected cyber incidents and articulate the event's history, status, and potential impact for further action following the organization's cyber incident response plan.
• With supervision, performs cyber defense incident triage, to include determining scope, urgency, and potential impact, identifying the specific vulnerability, and making recommendations that enable expeditious remediation.
• Monitors system operations and reacts to events in response to triggers and/or observation of trends or unusual activity.
• Under guidance from more senior technical staff or leaders, conduct vulnerability scans and recognize vulnerabilities in security systems.
• Possesses basic skill in reading, interpreting, writing, modifying, and executing simple scripts on systems.
• Must be able to effectively communicate technical information to less technical or non-technical audiences.
• Receives and analyzes network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of such alerts.
• Isolates and removes malware.                                                                                                                                         

• Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies and Procedures including but not limited to work areas, workstations, examination rooms, hand washing, infection prevention and control etc. for this position
• Demonstrates an understanding of and proficiency with the application of all compliance and reporting requirements respective to Joint Commission Certification (JCC) standards.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree in information technology, Business, Computer Science, Finance or a related field from an accredited college or university or;
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience.

If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Level I fingerprint clearance card: current valid and in good standing or have applied for it within seven working days after beginning employment.
• Employees in this position are required to have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday.  If an employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid driver’s license and must comply with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.
• Obtain and maintain an information security certification within one (1) year of hire.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices to perform the essential functions of the job.

El Rio Health does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

El Rio Health requires all employees to have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card. A.R.S. 36.425.03. If the prospective employee does not possess this prior to hire, fingerprint application must be completed within 7 days post hire. Level One (1) Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance card must be received within 30 days after applying for the fingerprint card. 

All employees are strongly recommended to obtain COVID 19 and maintain vaccination status (i.e., as recommended by CDC and/or other public health agencies) to include an Influenza vaccination. Personnel who decline to receive COVID 19 and/or flu vaccination per most recent CDC recommendations will be recommended to wear a facemask while in an El Rio Health facility, including both clinical and non-clinical areas from November 1 to April 30 (subject to change depending on viral activity). Subject to exemptions and accommodations when required by law.

All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing. Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive.

El Rio Health is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by all applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards. El Rio Health is an equal opportunity employer.