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Waystar Security Analyst in Atlanta, Georgia
ABOUT THIS POSITION
The Security Analyst role is critical in safeguarding our internal customers by monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents. The Security Analyst will have the opportunity to work with an assortment of world-class security tools that will assist in identifying potential security incidents, attack vectors, root causes, and threat actors. This position requires a keen understanding of threat detection, and incident response. It also requires strong analytical skills to identify and mitigate security threats to ensure that Waystar remains the first choice for our customers and partners.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Providing 24/7/365 monitoring and analysis of security events across the enterprise.
Investigate security alerts, determining the scope, impact, and severity of the threat.
Aid in development and maintenance of standard operating procedures for incident detection, response, and escalation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve security incidents and implement appropriate countermeasures.
Perform threat hunting activities to proactively identify and mitigate threats.
Maintain and update security tools to ensure optimal performance and effectiveness.
Provide timely and accurate reports on security activities, trends, and metrics to leadership and stakeholders.
Participate in developing security awareness training and education programs for staff members to enhance cybersecurity awareness and promote best practices.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure during critical situations.
A strong analytical mind with a penchant for asking questions and conducting root cause analysis.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
2+ years of direct experience working in a Security Operations Center or an adjacent position involving security investigations and response. Including log analysis, normalization, data correlation, gap analysis, and root cause.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks based on the severity and impact of security incidents.
Experience working in hybrid infrastructure environments, distributed corporate environments and cloud environments.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat landscape, and attack vectors.
Proficiency in using security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms.
Experience with incident response procedures, including incident triage, containment, eradication, and recovery.
Familiarity with common security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, CIS Controls).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze large datasets and identify anomalies.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, Network+, GIAC, etc. will be taken into consideration.
ABOUT WAYSTAR
Through a smart platform and better experience, Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and yield powerful results throughout the complete revenue cycle.
Waystar’s healthcare payments platform combines innovative, cloud-based technology, robust data, and unparalleled client support to streamline workflows and improve financials so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Waystar is trusted by 1M+ providers, 1K+ hospitals and health systems, and is connected to over 5K commercial and Medicaid/Medicare payers. We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; kindness; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful, optimistic & fun.
Waystar products have won multiple Best in KLAS® or Category Leader awards since 2010 and earned multiple #1 rankings from Black Book™ surveys since 2012. The Waystar platform supports more than 500,000 providers, 1,000 health systems and hospitals, and 5,000 payers and health plans. For more information, visit waystar.com or follow @Waystar (https://twitter.com/Waystar) on Twitter.
WAYSTAR PERKS
Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
Generous paid time off starting at 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays including 2 personal floating holidays
Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
401(K) program with company match
Pet insurance
Employee resource groups
Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Category: Technology/Engineering
Job Type: Full time
Req ID: R2143
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