CyberSecurity Analyst (Purview) – Healthcare Security & Data Protection
Remote
United States
Posted 5 days ago
This is a full-time, Exempt role at Meduit, a healthcare partner services firm. The position is highly focused on a hybrid of SOC operations and Data Governance, specifically tasking the analyst with the implementation and management of Microsoft Purview alongside traditional endpoint and vulnerability management tools.
- Location: Remote (United States).
- Salary Range: $80,000 to $95,000 USD (Budgeted range).
- Experience Required: 2 to 4+ years in cybersecurity or SOC operations.
- Networking Experience: At least 1 year of hands-on experience applying networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, Firewalls) to security investigations.
- Anticipated Start Date: 1/1/2026.
- Internet Requirement: Minimum 30MB download and 10MB upload speed.
Key Responsibilities: Data Protection and Alert Response
This role balances proactive data compliance with reactive incident response within a healthcare context.
- Microsoft Purview Ownership: Implement and manage Microsoft Purview for data protection, classification, and compliance.
- Incident Triage: Investigate security alerts originating from CrowdStrike Falcon, Azure Defender, and Rapid7 InsightIDR.
- Vulnerability Management: Review and prioritize system weaknesses using Rapid7 InsightVM.
- Identity & Access: Monitor Azure/Entra ID for identity security, including MFA and Conditional Access policies.
- Collaboration: Document all investigation and remediation steps while working with IT teams to resolve security gaps.
Required Technical Qualifications
The ideal candidate must hold specific Microsoft security certifications and demonstrate proficiency in a modern cloud-native security stack.
- Platform Expertise:
- Azure AD / Entra ID and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
- CrowdStrike Falcon (Endpoint Protection).
- Rapid7 InsightVM / IDR (Vulnerability & SIEM).
- Microsoft Purview (Information Protection).
- Mandatory Certifications:
- SC-900 (Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals).
- SC-400 (Microsoft Information Protection Administrator).
- Core Fundamentals: Strong application of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VPNs) in threat analysis and incident investigation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced Certifications: SC-200, SC-300, or AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer Associate).
- Generalist Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or CySA+.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or a related field.
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| Job Category | Data, IT & Cybersecurity, Software Engineering |