Waystar · 6 days ago
Security Analyst
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Responsibilities
Providing 24/7/365 monitoring and analysis of security events across the enterprise.
Investigate security alerts, determining the scope, impact, and severity of the threat.
Aid in development and maintenance of standard operating procedures for incident detection, response, and escalation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve security incidents and implement appropriate countermeasures.
Perform threat hunting activities to proactively identify and mitigate threats.
Maintain and update security tools to ensure optimal performance and effectiveness.
Provide timely and accurate reports on security activities, trends, and metrics to leadership and stakeholders.
Participate in developing security awareness training and education programs for staff members to enhance cybersecurity awareness and promote best practices.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure during critical situations.
A strong analytical mind with a penchant for asking questions and conducting root cause analysis.
Qualification
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Required
2+ years of direct experience working in a Security Operations Center or an adjacent position involving security investigations and response. Including log analysis, normalization, data correlation, gap analysis, and root cause.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks based on the severity and impact of security incidents.
Experience working in hybrid infrastructure environments, distributed corporate environments and cloud environments.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat landscape, and attack vectors.
Proficiency in using security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms.
Experience with incident response procedures, including incident triage, containment, eradication, and recovery.
Familiarity with common security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, CIS Controls).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze large datasets and identify anomalies.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, Network+, GIAC, etc. will be taken into consideration.
Benefits
Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
Generous paid time off starting at 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays including 2 personal floating holidays
Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
401(K) program with company match
Pet insurance
Employee resource groups
Company
Waystar
Waystar is a technology platform that provides healthcare revenue cycle management solutions.
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Funding
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