Job Summary:

The Security Specialist I (P1) is an entry-level position within the Network Security team. This role is vital in protecting the organization's digital assets by monitoring for cyber threats, maintaining robust security protocols, and supporting cybersecurity initiatives. The Security Specialist collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with security policies, conducts risk assessments, and helps safeguard the network infrastructure against evolving threats. The position offers a dynamic environment for individuals eager to develop their cybersecurity expertise and contribute to a mission-driven organization committed to excellence and integrity.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent

Certifications or Licenses: Security+ preferred but not required

Experience: 0-3 years

Values and Competencies:

We are deeply committed to upholding our core values of Integrity, Courage, Collaboration, Accountability, and Excellence. These values guide everything we do, from how we support our employees and partners to how we interact with our communities. Joining our team means embracing these values and contributing to a brighter future for children everywhere.

Functional Competencies:

• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
• Plans & Aligns: Planning & prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Self Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
• Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder

Core Duties:

1. Maintain Documentation: Create and update documentation for security protocols, procedures, and standards to align with industry best practices.
2. Monitor Threats: Continuously monitor network activity for potential attacks, breaches, or anomalies.
3. Support System Updates: Assist in ensuring all systems, applications, and devices have the latest security updates and patches applied.
4. Security Incident Response: Participate in the identification and mitigation of security incidents to reduce potential impacts.
5. Develop Knowledge: Stay informed on the latest cybercrime tactics, technologies, and trends.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Employee Training: Support the development and delivery of training sessions to raise awareness of phishing and other cyber threats.
• Firewall and Network Testing: Collaborate with the IT team to conduct periodic tests of firewalls and network defenses.
• Threat Analysis: Research and analyze emerging cybersecurity threats and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Reporting and Presentations: Prepare detailed reports on security incidents and present findings to management.
• Policy Compliance: Assist with enforcing security and IT policies across the organization.
• Internal Audits: Participate in routine internal audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
• Policy Updates: Support updates and revisions of security policies to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Vendor Collaboration: Work with vendors and third-party providers to evaluate security solutions and services.
• Incident Documentation: Maintain detailed logs and documentation of security incidents, interventions, and resolutions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with departments to ensure comprehensive implementation of security measures.

Additional Information:

Directly supervises 0 employees.

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Eligible for Remote Work: In office for 6 months with option to later go Hybrid

Location(s): Salt Lake City, Utah (CMN Hospitals Headquarters)

Salary Range: $42,000 - $48,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Benefits Summary: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees (and some part-time employees), which includes:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plans: 403(b) with organizational contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Tiered by tenure.
• Family and Medical Leave: In compliance with FMLA and applicable state laws.
• Disability and Life Insurance: Short- and long-term disability coverage, and employer-paid life insurance.
• Additional Benefits: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and professional development opportunities.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.