Cybersecurity Analyst - Remote
Sentara Health, Norfolk, VA, United States
Overview
Sentara is hiring for a Cybersecurity Analyst! This position is fully remote. Location : Norfolk, VA •
Work Shift : First (Days)
Position Summary
Our Cybersecurity Analyst role specializes in incident response, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM). In this critical role, you will help protect sensitive patient and organizational data by proactively detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations. This position requires participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation to respond promptly to security incidents.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor all platforms for security incidents
Lead and support incident response efforts—from identification and analysis to containment, eradication, and recovery—with a focus on safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI) and ensuring minimal impact to patient care.
Analyze logs, forensic data, and network traffic across a complex healthcare IT environment
Help to develop and tune SIEM correlation rules and alerting to detect threats.
Serve as part of a 24/7 on-call rotation, responding rapidly to incidents and escalations as they arise, including after-hours and weekends.
Ensure incident handling aligns with HIPAA and other relevant regulations; participate in incident debriefs and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with clinical, IT, compliance, and third-party vendors to assess risk and remediate vulnerabilities across critical systems and devices.
Document incident response actions in detail, maintaining records for legal, compliance, and audit purposes.
Participate in healthcare-specific threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and security exercises to strengthen organizational resilience.
Maintain current knowledge of emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes that could impact healthcare operations.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience in a SOC, incident response, or health IT cybersecurity role.
Proven experience with EDR tools and SIEM solutions, with preference for healthcare environments.
Familiarity with HIPAA and healthcare risk management practices.
Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills; able to communicate effectively with technical and clinical stakeholders.
Availability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation and respond to security incidents outside of standard business hours.
Minimum Education Qualifications
3 years of relevant experience with a degree (Required)
or
5+ years of relevant experience without a degree (Required)
Experience in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree
Certification/Licensure
Relevant certifications (CISSP, CEH) are preferred.
Minimum Experience Qualifications
3 to 5+ years of relevant experience
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is: $80,204.80 - $133,681.60. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Keywords: Incident response (SOC), end point detection (EDR), cybersecurity analyst, SIEM, CISSP, CEH
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer
and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work,
Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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Sentara is hiring for a Cybersecurity Analyst! This position is fully remote. Location : Norfolk, VA •
Work Shift : First (Days)
Position Summary
Our Cybersecurity Analyst role specializes in incident response, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM). In this critical role, you will help protect sensitive patient and organizational data by proactively detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations. This position requires participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation to respond promptly to security incidents.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor all platforms for security incidents
Lead and support incident response efforts—from identification and analysis to containment, eradication, and recovery—with a focus on safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI) and ensuring minimal impact to patient care.
Analyze logs, forensic data, and network traffic across a complex healthcare IT environment
Help to develop and tune SIEM correlation rules and alerting to detect threats.
Serve as part of a 24/7 on-call rotation, responding rapidly to incidents and escalations as they arise, including after-hours and weekends.
Ensure incident handling aligns with HIPAA and other relevant regulations; participate in incident debriefs and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with clinical, IT, compliance, and third-party vendors to assess risk and remediate vulnerabilities across critical systems and devices.
Document incident response actions in detail, maintaining records for legal, compliance, and audit purposes.
Participate in healthcare-specific threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and security exercises to strengthen organizational resilience.
Maintain current knowledge of emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes that could impact healthcare operations.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience in a SOC, incident response, or health IT cybersecurity role.
Proven experience with EDR tools and SIEM solutions, with preference for healthcare environments.
Familiarity with HIPAA and healthcare risk management practices.
Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills; able to communicate effectively with technical and clinical stakeholders.
Availability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation and respond to security incidents outside of standard business hours.
Minimum Education Qualifications
3 years of relevant experience with a degree (Required)
or
5+ years of relevant experience without a degree (Required)
Experience in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree
Certification/Licensure
Relevant certifications (CISSP, CEH) are preferred.
Minimum Experience Qualifications
3 to 5+ years of relevant experience
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is: $80,204.80 - $133,681.60. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Keywords: Incident response (SOC), end point detection (EDR), cybersecurity analyst, SIEM, CISSP, CEH
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer
and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work,
Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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