Jr. Cyber Security Analyst

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families by providing world-class cancer care. They are seeking a Jr. Cyber Security Analyst to monitor and protect critical systems, networks, and patient data, while gaining hands-on experience in a highly regulated environment.

What you'll do:

• Monitor security tools and dashboards (SOC, EDR, email security, etc.) and triage alerts as they come in
• Escalate and document suspicious activity, working with senior engineers to determine whether an alert is a false positive or a real incident
• Assist with vulnerability scanning, help track remediation progress and follow up with system owners
• Support incident response efforts through evidence gathering, timeline building, and after-action documentation
• Perform routine access reviews and help maintain least-privilege practices across applications
• Help review phishing reports submitted by staff
• Assist with HIPAA and other healthcare compliance activities, including gathering evidence for audits and risk assessments
• Maintain security documentation and policies
• Support security awareness training for clinical, administrative, and IT staff
• Stay current on emerging threats and healthcare-specific attack trends (e.g., ransomware targeting hospital systems, PHI breaches, medical device vulnerabilities)

What they're looking for:

• 1+ years of experience in IT, help desk, systems administration or a security-related role, or a degree, bootcamp or equivalent coursework in cybersecurity or information technology
• Foundational understanding of networking concepts, operating systems, and common security controls
• Familiarity with core security concepts such as authentication, encryption, malware, and phishing
• Strong attention to detail and good documentation habits
• Clear communication skills, able to explain technical issues to non-technical clinical and administrative staff
• Willingness to learn, ask questions and take direction from senior team members
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Hands-on exposure to security tools such as SOC platforms, vulnerability scanners, or EDR solutions
• Entry-level certifications such as CompTIASecurity+, Network+ or similar
• Familiarity with HIPAA or other healthcare data privacy and security regulations
• Basic scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Python, etc.)
• Experience working in a hospital, health systems, or clinical environment

Benefits:

• Health Insurance starting Day 1
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Generous PTO