Healthcare Security Analyst

Job ID: NC-762829

Remote/Local Healthcare Security Analyst with NIST RA/AC/SC/IR, FAIR, HIPAA, HITRUST CSF certification, and Health Exchange experience

Location: Raleigh, NC (NCDIT)
Duration: 12 Months
Position: 2(2)

Skills:
Experience in IT risk management, cybersecurity, or information security assessment. Highly desired 5 Years
Demonstrated knowledge of NIST SP 800-30, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, and NIST Privacy Framework. Highly desired 5 Years
Experience performing security and privacy risk assessments with documentation aligned to federal and state standards. Highly desired 5 Years
Familiarity with HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules, and healthcare-specific risk domains. Highly desired 5 Years
Experience with HITRUST CSF alignment or certification preparation. Highly desired 5 Years
Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and executive audiences. Highly desired 5 Years

Description:
This engagement ensures compliance with industry-standard frameworks, supports proactive risk mitigation, & positions NC HIEA for future HITRUST certification.Plan and conduct NC HIEA s annual enterprise security risk assessment using NIST SP 800-30, ISO 27005, or FAIR methodologies.
2. Ensure full alignment with NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5, including: RA (Risk Assessment), AC (Access Control), SC (System Communications Protection), IR (Incident Response), and more.
3. Incorporate NIST Privacy Framework and NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 privacy control families (AP, AR, DI, DM, IP, SE, TR, UL).
4. Build and maintain a comprehensive risk register, with treatment plans for mitigation, transfer, acceptance, or avoidance.
5. Map risks and mitigation efforts to HITRUST CSF control domains to support future certification
6. Develop and deliver documentation, dashboards, and executive summaries.
7. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to validate findings and support security governance efforts.