Security Specialist

Company Overview:

VigorCare Pediatric Services is a leading provider of healthcare services for children. We are committed to providing high-quality care and support to children and their families. Our team of dedicated professionals is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of our patients and their families.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Specialist to join our team at VigorCare Pediatric Services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in information security and a passion for protecting sensitive data.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement security policies and procedures to protect the organizations systems and data from potential threats

- Monitor network and system activity for any suspicious behavior and investigate any security breaches

- Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and recommend solutions

- Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats and trends and make recommendations for improvements to our security protocols

- Collaborate with the IT department to implement security measures and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations

- Conduct security training and awareness programs for employees to promote a culture of security awareness

- Respond to security incidents and provide timely and effective resolution

- Maintain and update disaster recovery and business continuity plans

- Work with external vendors and partners to ensure the security of their systems and data when connected to our organizations network

- Participate in the development and implementation of new systems and applications ensuring that security measures are in place from the beginning

- Communicate security risks and issues to senior management and make recommendations for mitigation strategies

Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or a related field

- Strong knowledge of security frameworks and regulations such as HIPAA HITECH and PCI-DSS

- Experience with security tools and technologies such as firewalls intrusion detection systems and vulnerability scanners

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

- Ability to work independently and in a team environment

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Relevant certifications such as CISSP CISM or CISA are preferred but not required