Information Security Analyst - Military Veterans

Job Description

Information Security Engineer,

San Diego, CA (Hybrid - 2 days onsite)

**This role doesn't provide sponsorship or H1 transfer.

Welcome to AMN Healthcare: Where Your Career Becomes the Next Big Success Story!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to build one of the largest and most successful healthcare staffing and total talent solutions companies? It takes trailblazers, innovators, and amazing people like you. At AMN Healthcare, we don't just offer job s; we pave the way for incredible careers.

Why AMN Healthcare? Because You Deserve the Best:

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  Forbes Recognition: We don't just make lists; we make headlines. AMN Healthcare proudly claims a spot on Forbes' prestigious lists not once but twice! We're among the "Best Large Employers for Women," a testament to our commitment to excellence.


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  SIA Approval: Acknowledged by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one of the "Rapidly Advancing Staffing Firms," we have no plans to decelerate in the future.


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  Incredible Futures: Join a team that doesn't just talk about building the future; we're shaping it. Discover how AMN Healthcare is crafting incredible futures, one amazing career at a time.

As a key member of our Information Security team, the Information Security Analyst II will take a front and center role in designing and implementing security protocols across diverse environments, including Azure, AWS, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and on-premises infrastructure. This role's activities span and impact multiple Information and Technology (I&T) groups and business units. The Security Analyst II must demonstrate initiative and collaboration with other business and technology teams to gain collaborator confidence and trust of peers and leadership in their endeavor to defend systems and harden environments.

Job Tasks:

• Enforce policies and security controls and defend the enterprise using sophisticated threat detection and response technologies and security tools.


• Implement, manage, and optimize Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solutions to improve threat transparency and incident response capabilities.


• Implement and lead all aspects of comprehensive threat prevention solutions, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS/IPS), and sophisticated Endpoint Security.


• Apply knowledge of cloud security basics to administer, monitor, and secure cloud infrastructure across platforms such as Azure and AWS.


• Coordinate and support Zscaler technologies, ensuring secure and efficient traffic routing and protection against cyber threats.


• To improve cloud security, apply standard methodologies in identity and access management, including multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, and related technologies.


• Use SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk) to produce detailed security reports, providing insights into risks, vulnerabilities, and incident trends.


• Facilitate communication and coordination as the Single Point of Contact between the Information Security and SOC teams.


• Play a key role in security investigations and the evaluation of the impact related to incidents.


• Actively supervise infrastructure, proactively seeking out vulnerabilities and potential security threats.


• Monitor, respond to, and optimally close information security requests and tickets, ensuring timely resolution.


• Assist in the establishment of a network security architecture review and governance process in accordance with policies, standards, and industry validated practices.


• Produce security reports for internal use, offering periodic status updates to make leadership and management aware of risks and vulnerabilities related to both cloud and on-prem infrastructure.

Experience:

• 2 years of SOC or Cyber or Information Security Experience OR 2 + Years of Network, Active Directory, Cloud, or System Administration experience.


• 2+ years of experience in information and cybersecurity detect, defend, and remediate disciplines.


• Experience with IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS administration and security management.


• Hands-on experience with various SIEM and Security tools (i.e., Splunk, Rapid 7, Crowd Strike, Sentinel One, Fortinet, Cisco, Palo Alto, Zscaler, Symantec, Proofpoint, etc.).

Key Skills

• Incident Response


• Event Log Analysis


• Investigation and Reporting


• Simple Python scripting


• Good understanding of NIST CSF


• Security awareness and education

Education and Certifications:

• BS or equivalent experience in computer science, information technology, or a similar field is preferred.


• At least one (two preferred) certifications in Information Security domains like Security+, CEH, CCSP, ZScaler, CCNA Security, or any other similar certification

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in an office/home office environment.


• Team Members must have the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.


• AMN Healthcare will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

Our Core Values

Respect • Passion • Continuous Improvement • Trust • Customer Focus • Innovation

At AMN Healthcare, our diversity, equity, and inclusion philosophy is grounded in the belief that we should respect all voices, seek different perspectives, and succeed when we act together as a positive force for all of humanity. AMN Healthcare strives to foster a workplace of belonging where all team members can be their authentic selves, where we can apply our collective skills to innovate solutions that empower the future of care. AMN Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

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Pay Rate
$101,000 - $120,000 Salary
Final pay rate is dependent on experience, training, education, and location.