Lehigh Valley Health Network

Data Protection Specialist Expert

Lehigh Valley Health Network$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in related field or equivalent experience
  • 10 years preferred work experience in cybersecurity
  • 7 years related work experience required
  • CISSP certification
  • CISM certification
  • Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and advanced persistent threats (APTs)
  • Expertise in Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments security

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies into defense strategies
  • Monitor networks, endpoints, and cloud environments in real-time
  • Conduct threat intelligence analysis and monitor dark web activity
  • Lead investigations of complex security incidents
  • Identify and remediate vulnerabilities in various environments
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks like HIPAA and PCI DSS

Benefits

  • On-call support outside regular hours for urgent issues
  • Opportunity to mentor and lead complex security initiatives
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies like AI-driven security
  • Focus on regulatory compliance, ensuring operational excellence
  • Dynamic role with exposure to various security domains
Full Job Description
Summary
Responsible for the system's development and enforcement of cybersecurity policy and strategy and protecting the organization's digital assets from cyber threats and attacks. Oversees the selection, development, deployment, monitoring, maintenance, and enhancement of the system's cybersecurity technology. Serves as a subject matter authority across multiple security domains, driving advanced strategies, architecture, and operational excellence. This role typically involves leadership in complex security initiatives, mentoring, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role is required to be on-call outside of regular working hours to respond to urgent issues and ensure continuous operational support.

Job Duties
  • Evaluate emerging technologies (AI-driven security, IoT protection) and integrate them into enterprise defense strategies.
  • Perform real-time monitoring of networks, endpoints, and cloud environments using SIEM and EDR tools.
  • Conduct threat intelligence analysis, including monitoring dark web activity and emerging attack techniques.
  • Lead technical investigations of complex security incidents.
  • Identify and remediate vulnerabilities in applications, networks, and cloud environments.
  • Ensure technical implementations align with regulatory frameworks (HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST CSF).

Minimum Qualifications
  • in related field
  • and 10 years preferred work experience.
  • 7 years related work experience

Preferred Qualifications
  • 10 years related work experience to be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures), and advanced persistent threats (APTs).
  • Expertise in securing Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments, including identity and access management
  • Understanding forensic methodologies, malware analysis, and chain-of-custody principles.
  • CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional - ISC2 CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
  • CISM - Certified Information Security Manager - Information Systems Audit and Control Association CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.


Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

515 Hamilton St

Primary Location:

Three City Center

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Department:

About Lehigh Valley Health Network

Lehigh Valley Health Network is a healthcare network based in the Allentown, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. The healthcare network serves eastern and northeastern Pennsylvania. Its flagship hospital is Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, located on Cedar Crest Boulevard in Allentown.
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