Cybersecurity and Network Admin I

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Monitors the health of Touchette Regional Hospital and SIHF Healthcare’s security threat posture and cybersecurity & network infrastructure.
• Develops a deep understanding of the threat landscape and ensures cybersecurity technology is monitored to detect threats.
• Works with the IS Security Officer to ensure that cybersecurity plans, controls, processes, standards, policies, and procedures are aligned with Touchette Regional Hospital and SIHF Healthcare IT and cybersecurity standards
• Develops, documents, maintains, and communicates Touchette Regional Hospital and SIHF Healthcare’s governance models and compliance codes and standards.
• Develop, provide, and maintain necessary documentation for all network applications and network systems
• Assist with network infrastructure, network security, and network maintenance in a multi-hospital & multi-healthcare clinic environment

Functions and Duties:

• Monitors endpoint anti-virus & malware, content-filtering, data loss prevention solutions, multi factor authentication systems, device profiling systems, firewall rules, network ACLs, server configuration monitoring, network logging consolidation and event correlation systems.
• Assist with network infrastructure, network security, and network maintenance in a multi-hospital & multi-healthcare clinic environment
• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network & security procurement and development efforts.
• Installs and maintains network & security operating systems; ensures that backup copies of all files are routinely made and securely stored at separate location; maintains system documentation.
• Develops vulnerability remediation documentation and assists in the remediation of vulnerabilities both on server and network systems both cloud and physical.
• Documents systems with vulnerability’s that are not able to be remediated, develops an action plan to secure those devices and communicates this information to stakeholder’s and the IS Security Officer.
• Installs, configures, and maintains network cabling and other networking or security equipment such as Switches, Wireless APs, Firewalls and UPS.
• Develops the skills necessary to manage network security solutions such as, Cisco ASA Firewalls, Meraki Security Appliances, VPN (Remote Access & Site to Site) and Cisco Identity Services Engine (TACACS+ & Radius).
• Develops expertise in scanning and monitoring networks or server systems for attacks, malicious software, intrusions, and threats.
• Develops an understanding of the organization’s current threat posture and uses a variety of tools to understand emerging threat patterns and gauge potential impacts to day-to-day business processes.
• Develops attack and penetration technologies to reduce threat landscape.
• Works with the IS Security Officer to develop policies and training to ensure employees are following and understand security policies and procedures.
• Provides cybersecurity and network support for operational systems and assists in business planning, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Executes risk management initiatives to assess risk and gather information/data for defining/updating policy/standards.
• Researches and interprets risks and impacts of new technology, emerging patterns and trends in the cybersecurity landscape and provides updates/reports to the IS Security Officer on a regular basis.
• Develops monitoring use cases, tests, and assesses the effectiveness of Digital controls.
• Develops expertise in working with Network Packet Analyzers, Next-Generation Antivirus, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting Tools.
• Engages and communicates effectively with internal personnel, external vendors, or contacts in day-to-day activities and fosters positive business relationships.
• Educates the various business units on the different IT or cybersecurity strategies, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Executes projects and programs for the Network and Security team as required.
• Develop methods or propose technologies to protect data at rest when required.
• Will be required to provide on-call support in rotating intervals and emergency support as needed.
• Ability to occasionally support routine or emergency network or security changes during normal business hours, after-hours, on weekends or during holidays is required. At the direction of your supervisor this may involve travel on-site to a pre-determined location to support these changes.
• Provides first level technical support to users concerning network & security system operations.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Associates degree preferred, preferably in computer science, cybersecurity, network engineering, engineering, mathematics, or equivalent work experience

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Professional certification preferred (CCNA Security), (Security+) considered, ability to obtain a CCNA Routing & Switching in 6 months, ability to obtain CCNP Security in 24 months.

Skills and Abilities

• Fundamental knowledge of networking & security concepts
• Understand the OSI model, well-known and reserved ports & network cabling specifications
• Understand encryption methods used in securing network traffic transiting unsecured networks
• Hands-on technical troubleshooting capabilities (physical, virtual, logical)
• Ability to diagnose network cabling or network connectivity issues
• Ability to run, terminate & cross-connect network cabling (copper & fiber)
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Strong interpersonal skills to assist non-technical individuals with complex technical issues
• Ability to adapt and learn new skills rapidly in support of the IT organization across a variety of different operating systems, protocols, applications, or technologies.
• Enthusiasm
• Teamworking skills
• Attention to detail

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (mask, gown, gloves) when required
• Must be able to use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; climb ladders; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; 100 pounds with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.