Systems/Application Security Analyst jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

We are seeking a Security Analyst to join our team! In this role you will be maintaining user data and access to UnityPoint Health network resources and applications. Works closely with customers and IT staff to determine and apply proper permissions and troubleshoot problems relating to permissions, access, and workflow. Develops and maintaining effective security and access control processes, procedures, and standards. Uses operational expertise to seek out, research, and evaluate a variety of solutions to provide customers with high quality, efficient and effective security and access management solutions. Successful job performance results in efficient and effective access management systems, appropriate permissions, while providing maximum customer satisfaction

This position is open to remote/work from home with strong preference for candidates residing within the UPH geographies of Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin.

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a  Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022  by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience  a culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
• Benefits – Our competitive  Total Rewards  program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/  

What are team member vaccine requirements?

As part of keeping our communities safe and healthy, all team members must be vaccinated for influenza and Tdap, provide proof of immunity to MMR and varicella, and be tested for tuberculosis.  New hires must submit proof of vaccination or an approved exemption to begin work. If you have questions, please contact a recruiter or ask at any time during the interview process. UPH strongly recommends that all team members receive the updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine, and at this time, UnityPoint Health – Meriter requires Covid-19 vaccination or an approved exemption.

Security & Access Management Analyst

• Efficiently and effectively manages user access to the UnityPoint Health network and applications, including processing new users, name changes, transfers, terminations, audit work, and other related items according to SLA requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Analyzes data to understand, apply and develop guidelines, policies, and procedures. Maintains access control procedures which document requirements for addition, deletion, or changes to participating systems
• Provides night and weekend on-call coverage as scheduled. May assume additional on-call responsibilities as directed by Department Manager/Supervisor
• Uses critical thinking skills to troubleshoot issues and to develop & implement new processes and access management systems to service customers. Understand, deal effectively, and resolve problems and seize opportunities within a complex operating environment.

Security Tools/Systems/Process Documentation

• Works directly with customers and internal teams to develop and maintain the online Security Access Request Form, workflows, tables, quality assurance initiatives, and other provisioning and access management processes.
• Develops security user account/access rights procedures and guidelines for new applications and business environments. Defines, develops, refines, documents, and publishes standards, protocols, and procedures which specify characteristics of enterprise security access controls and information security. Documents and updates these procedures in the security administrator manual and team knowledge base.
• Ensures team compliance with security standards, policies and procedures by all areas of the organization. Reports non-adherence and material nonconformity to standards and policies.
• Leverages expert knowledge base in skill level in field and uses this to improve complex systems to effectively serve customers.
• Provides assistance to supervisor and other partners in formulating, affecting, interpreting and implementing policies and operating practices and taking on projects as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, HealthCare, or Information Systems required. Equivalent education and work experience will be accepted only if previous experience applies to specific systems.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years’ experience in information system security or related field is required, unless experience applies to specific systems.
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization systems in use at UPH, including, but not limited to, Windows, Exchange, Active Directory, and Epic preferred.

Skills:

• Works independently under general supervision.
• Performs effectively and efficiently under high stress of continual demands, complexity, and deadlines.
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks subject to frequent change.
• Exercises sound independent judgment, seeking advice when appropriate.
• Ability to negotiate and build consensus.
• Aptitude for problem solving.
• Ability to deal with people effectively and respond professionally in all situations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Works independently, takes initiative, and possesses good organizational abilities.
• Strong commitment to providing excellent customer service, and continually looking for the best solution for the customers served.
• Perform work that affects critical business operations such as providing network and clinical access for UPH users and customers.
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization systems in use at UPH, including, but not limited to, Windows, Exchange, Active Directory, and Epic.