Security Analyst

NTS is seeking a Security Analyst to support a large medical facility across multiple locations in the Charlottesville, VA area. This role is ideal for a cybersecurity professional with experience in risk assessment, compliance, security controls, and project collaboration within regulated environments. The successful candidate must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks and possess a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Key Responsibilities

• Security Control Review & Assurance
• Review and validate security controls for research systems, applications, and data environments.
• Assess compliance with organizational security policies and external regulatory requirements, including HIPAA, NIH, and NIST frameworks.
• Evaluate technical and administrative safeguards protecting sensitive, regulated, or restricted research data.
• Document control effectiveness, identify gaps, and provide remediation recommendations.
• Partner with technical teams to validate implementation of required security controls.
• Manage the Data Security Plan review process for IRB-reviewed research.
• Risk Assessment & Management
• Conduct risk assessments for research-related projects, new technologies, data use cases, and third-party solutions.
• Identify, analyze, and document risks affecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of research data.
• Provide risk-based recommendations to project teams and leadership.
• Support risk tracking, mitigation planning, and escalation activities.
• Contribute to enterprise risk registers and reporting processes.
• Project Management & Collaboration
• Serve as the cybersecurity representative on research and IT project teams.
• Coordinate security reviews throughout project lifecycles, including intake, design, implementation, and go-live phases.
• Track security-related deliverables, timelines, and dependencies.
• Communicate risks, required controls, and project impacts to stakeholders.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions to address security concerns while supporting research objectives.
• Coordinate responses to the Data Security Plan review inbox to ensure timely communication and excellent customer service.
• Governance, Compliance & Documentation
• Support governance processes related to research security and data protection.
• Maintain documentation for security assessments, control reviews, and approvals.
• Assist with audit preparation and evidence collection for research environments.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of security standards, policies, and procedures specific to research operations.

Requirements

• Ability to pass drug screening and background checks.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work on-site in Charlottesville, VA as required.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity risk management, security controls, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Why Join NTS?

• Opportunity to support a leading healthcare and research environment.
• Collaborative team culture focused on security, compliance, and innovation.
• Hybrid work environment with a consistent weekday schedule.
• Competitive benefits package beginning on Day 91 of employment.

NTS is a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.