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Northwell Health · 1 week ago

Cyber Security Analyst - Information Security (Identity and Access Management)

Northwell Health is a leading healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst focused on Information Security and Identity and Access Management. The role involves protecting digital assets, analyzing security risks, and collaborating with various teams to enhance IAM workflows and security practices.

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Responsibilities

Document and analyze Identity and Access Management (IAM) processes, procedures, and controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with organizational standards
Troubleshoot and resolve identity-related issues identified through reports, alerts, or incident tickets
Create and maintain detailed IAM system and workflow documentation based on business and technical requirements
Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT leadership to design, develop, and enhance IAM operational workflows using existing technologies and services
Develop, execute, and document test cases to validate IAM workflow enhancements and system changes
Build and maintain business-facing reports and dashboards using Power BI, SQL queries, and LDAP queries across targeted identity repositories
Communicate effectively with team members, cross-functional partners, and business units to ensure consistent understanding of IAM processes and initiatives
Support the governance, maintenance, and execution of IAM operational workflows, including responding to and resolving team service requests and incidents
Conduct data analysis to identify, investigate, and remediate user data inconsistencies, anomalies, and policy deviations
Participate in on-call rotation as needed to support critical IAM functions and operational continuity
Works on moderately complex assignments to protect computer systems, networks, and data from loss and potential service interruptions due to cyber incidents
Analyzes and documents security risks, breaches, and incidents using independent judgment within defined procedures to determine appropriate actions and approaches
Analyzes, reports, and responds to detected cyber incidents
Uses cybersecurity tools to proactively search for and identify threats to systems and networks
Installs and operates security software and measures to protect systems and information infrastructure
Collaborates with the security team and peers to perform tests and find network weaknesses which could lead to a cyber security incident
Makes decisions based on precedent, previous experience and professional guidelines
Researches and recommends cyber security enhancements and tools
Works with management to develop and enhance cyber security best practices
Researches and keeps current on the latest cyber security intelligence technologies, trends, and standards
Trains junior level staff on network and cyber security technologies and procedures
Performs related duties as required

Qualification

IdentityAccess ManagementIAM tools OktaIAM tools SailPointSQLPower BICyber Security CertificationsBusiness AnalysisTest Case DevelopmentDocumentation SkillsAnalytical ThinkingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or related field, required
Certifications including but not limited to Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, ISSAP, ISSEP, or GSEC, required
2-4 years of related experience, required

Preferred

2–5 years of experience as an IAM Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar technical/functional role
Strong business analysis skills, including requirements gathering, process mapping, and workflow design
Experience writing and executing test cases, test scripts, and test plans
Familiarity with IAM systems and concepts such as identity lifecycle management, authentication, authorization, roles, and entitlements
Experience with IAM tools (e.g., Okta, SailPoint, Azure AD/Entra ID, Duo) is preferred but not required
Working knowledge of SQL, Power BI, or other reporting tools is a plus
Strong documentation skills using MS Word, Excel, Visio, or similar tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to translate between business and technical language
Detail-oriented, analytical thinker, and effective problem solver
Willingness to participate in testing activities and occasional on-call or after-hours support if needed

Company

Northwell Health

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Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, about 1,000+ outpatient facilities and more than 16,000 affiliated physicians.

H1B Sponsorship

Northwell Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (18)
2020 (13)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$58.3M
Key Investors
National Institute of Mental HealthNational Human Genome Research InstituteBreakthrough Discoveries
2025-12-02Grant· $4M
2025-10-23Grant· $3.2M
2025-06-16Grant· $2.3M

Leadership Team

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Michael Dowling
President and CEO
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Nick Stefanizzi
Chief Executive Officer at Northwell Direct
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