Primary Health Medical Group is seeking qualified IT Security Analyst applicants for a full time position located at our Administrative Office in Garden City.

Job Purpose: IT Security Analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect the organization's computer networks and systems.

The IT Security Analyst must continually adapt to stay a step ahead of cyber attackers. They must stay up to date on the latest methods attackers are using to infiltrate computer systems and on IT security. The Analyst will need to continually research new security technology to decide what will most effectively protect the organization.

The IT Security Analyst will take the primary role in compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule as it pertains to a health care environment and create the organization’s security policies as well as disaster recovery plan. The plan will include preventative measures such as regularly copying and transferring data to an offsite location. It also involves plans to restore proper IT functioning after a disaster. The IT Security Analyst will continually test the steps in the recovery plan.

Status: Full time, 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Responsibilities:

• Takes primary responsibility for the organization’s information security plan in compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule and other applicable privacy regulations.
• Takes primary responsibility to update company policies regarding information security in compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule and other applicable regulations. Educates management and end users regarding security policies and procedures.
• Monitors the organization’s networks for security breaches and investigates a violation if one occurs.
• Installs and uses software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information.
• Prepares reports that document security breaches and the extent of the damage caused by breaches.
• Conducts penetration testing, including simulating attacks to look for vulnerabilities in systems before they can be exploited.
• Researches the latest IT security trends.
• Helps plan and carry out the organization’s way of handling information security.
• Develops security standards and best practices for the organization.
• Recommends security enhancements to senior IT staff and other management.
• Helps computer users when they need to install or learn about new security products and procedures.

Qualifications:

• BS in computer science, or 5 years IT related field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years in a Health Care Setting
• CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional or be able to obtain one within 90 days after employment
• Must have 4+ years’ experience in an IT Security role. Must be experienced working with Security Software, Documentation, Software Testing, Software Maintenance, Software Development Process, Teamwork, General Consulting Skills, Software Architecture
• Knowledge of HIPAA, specifically the HIPAA Security Rule. Extensive computer software skills are required to include word-processing, spreadsheet. Ability to meet deadlines and respond appropriately under pressure. Training and documentation skills.
• The ability to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time (8-12 hours per day.)

 

About Primary Health Medical Group

Primary Health Medical Group has 17 (soon to be 19) clinics throughout the Treasure Valley. Most clinics are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, so we have a variety of schedules available including 12, 10 and 8 hour shifts.

Primary Health Medical Group offers an excellent benefit package to full and part time employees. Our benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Life, disability, long term care insurances
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Generous paid time off for full time employees
• Bonus opportunities

As a medical care provider, we are able to cover a high percentage of the employee only medical insurance premium for full time employees. We also offer $500 worth of free services in our clinics per year to employees and their families.

Primary Health Medical Group is a Drug-Free and a Smoke-Free Workplace. All job offers are contingent upon a negative drug screen.