Fraser Health

Information Security Analyst

Fraser Health$80K — $116K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 5 years of recent experience in IT services, with 2 years in an information security role.
  • Completion of intermediate to advanced certification from leading security organizations (e.g., SANS, ISACA).
  • Comprehensive knowledge of information security principles and industry standards.
  • Experience with core security technologies like firewalls and intrusion prevention.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts threat and risk assessments for health information technology security.
  • Analyzes incidents and develops response communications and action plans.
  • Monitors security tools and databases, preparing reports on metrics and trends.
  • Documents details of security incidents to ensure accountability and tracking.
  • Interprets security alerts and ensures timely incident response.
  • Participates in risk assessments and recommends mitigation strategies.
  • Contributes to the design and evaluation of security projects and policies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development programs.
  • Supportive organizational culture committed to information security awareness.
  • Opportunities to work on integrated breach response teams.
  • Access to a wide range of health informatics resources.
  • Involvement in high-stakes security projects with significant impact.
Full Job Description
Salary range
The salary range for this position is CAD $38.88 - $55.89 / hour Detailed Overview

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:

The Information Security Analyst provides initial intake, assessment, and prioritization of requests for Health Informatics and Information Technology (HIIT) Information Security Services and/or events requiring incident response prioritizing based on risk and urgency, ensuring that work activities are logged and tracked and that higher priority events are appropriately escalated. The Analyst helps coordinate investigations for security-related incidents and policy violations as well as participates as a key member of an integrated breach response team. The Analyst deals with sensitive and critical situations and provides training and education on Fraser Health's security procedures, policies, and standards at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities
  • Conducts HIIT Security threat and risk assessments, investigations, and performs incident management activities utilizing approved processes and techniques to conduct electronic audits, review security logs and gather forensic evidence.
  • Analyzes complex information through acute problem-solving to manage and investigate security incidents; develops reports, action plans, and response communications on mitigation strategies.
  • Monitors and maintains security tracking tools and associated databases and prepares reports and presentations on metrics and risk trends.
  • Maintains clear, concise, objective and complete documentation regarding all details of information security incidents and investigations to ensure action taken to contain and remediate these events are formally recorded.
  • Monitors and interprets security alerts generated by security monitoring systems to ensure appropriate and timely response to security-related incidents.
  • Participates in security, vulnerability, and risk assessments related to the information security features of the systems, networks, and related administrative activities; recommends mitigation strategies where necessary.
  • Participates in the design, implementation, and evaluation of information security projects, objectives, policies, and procedures.
  • Develops and proposes new operational security processes and enhancement of existing processes to ensure adherence to FH security policies, industry standards and legislated FIPPA requirements.
  • Provides day-to-day guidance and direction both verbally and in writing to internal staff, physicians, clinicians, and management on information security policy, standards, and best practices.
  • Assists in the delivery of Information Privacy and Security training programs and initiatives.
  • Promotes good security practices and an organization culture of information security awareness.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, plus five (5) years' recent, related experience in a large information technology services environment with a minimum of two (2) years' experience in an information security role, within a large organization, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred completion of intermediate to advanced information security certification from SANS, ISACA, (ISC)2 or other leading industry certification bodies. Competencies

    Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

    Professional/Technical Capabilities:

    • Comprehensive knowledge of information security principles, standards, best practices, and industry trends.
    • Working knowledge of core security technologies including firewalls, anti-virus, intrusion prevention, and web content filtering. Experience in Security Incident Response.
    • Investigative and analytical skills to research, analyze, and interpret data and information from a variety of disparate sources.
    • Ability to utilize both analytical skills and conceptual thinking to identify and resolve issues.
    • Advanced proficiency in business applications, Microsoft Office Suite, databases, internet/intranet, and report writing.
    • Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications
    • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

    About Fraser Health

    Fraser Health is a publicly-funded healthcare system that provides services to over 1.8 million people in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the largest and fastest-growing health authorities in Canada, with over 38,000 employees and 12 hospitals. Fraser Health provides a wide range of services, including acute care, mental health and substance use, public health, and home and community care. The organization is committed to improving the health of the population it serves through innovation, collaboration, and a focus on patient-centered care.
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