Information Security Specialist/Analyst III Job at MUSC Health

Information Security Specialist/Analyst III

MUSC Health

Location:
United States

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

The Information Security Specialist/Analyst III reports to the Manager, Security Operations. Under indirect supervision, the Information Security Specialist/Analyst III provides a variety of operational, compliance, and consultative functions. This position designs, implements, manages, and monitors technical, administrative, and physical controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization’s information assets. This role may be required to provide rotating 24x7 on-call support.

Job Responsibility:

Serve as a lead escalation point for security incidents, overseeing detection, investigation, containment, and remediation within a CrowdStrike EDR environment across a healthcare infrastructure
Analyze findings from security monitoring systems, including Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (ID/PS) and Security Information Event Management (SIEM) consoles, to identify and respond to potential security incidents and data breaches
Perform cyber security incident handling, tracking and reporting
Utilize professional judgment and institutional knowledge to assess risk levels, conduct forensic investigations, isolate malware, identify attack vectors, provide guidance on remediation planning, and prioritize remediation efforts
Respond to relevant service requests received from end users (e.g. for investigation of security events)
Collaborate with internal Security Operations Center (SOC) teams and external Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) to contain and remediate security incidents
Configure, manage, and optimize SIEM platforms (Crowdstrike and/or Microsoft Sentinel) to enhance threat detection and response capabilities
Lead and manage large scale security-related projects, including tool implementations, upgrades, and process improvements
Conduct vulnerability assessments to identify security risks and report findings to system owners
Manage workflows to ensure that protected assets are properly assessed in a timely manner
Continuously evaluate and update analytics to counter evolving Threat Actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Perform risk assessments and translate business requirements into effective security controls
Maintain comprehensive documentation and present findings to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner
Create and deliver security awareness training for technical and non-technical audiences

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in information security, information assurance, computer science, or a related field with 5 years of IT security experience
or 10 years of hands-on experience in information security or related IT experience required, at least 6 of which must be directly related IT security experience
or a Master's degree in information security, information assurance, computer science, or a related field, and 3 years of IT security experience required
Advanced knowledge of information security principles, risk management, and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, FERPA, NIST, etc.)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions under pressure
Hands-on experience with Crowdstrike EDR, SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence tools
Familiarity with cloud security (Azure, AWS) and identity management solutions
Advanced Understanding on the administration and securing of various operating systems and enterprise applications with advanced security best practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into business-relevant language
Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the development of security standards, procedures, and playbooks

Nice to have:

CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent
Experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint EDR

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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Information Security Specialist/Analyst III

MUSC Health

Location:
United States

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

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Requirements:

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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 16, 2026

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