Cybersecurity Analyst - Remote

About the company

Sentara Health is a major integrated healthcare provider focused on delivering high-quality patient care and improving wellness in the communities it serves. Its workforce includes nearly 30,000 employees across hospitals, outpatient locations, and health plan services. The organization places a strong emphasis on inclusion, diversity, community involvement, and a workplace where people can grow and succeed. Its mission to improve health every day is backed by modern technology, compassionate service, and a commitment to ongoing improvement.

About the role

Sentara is hiring a Cybersecurity Analyst for a fully remote full-time role that plays a key part in protecting sensitive clinical and organizational information. The position centers on identifying, investigating, and responding to security threats before they can impact operations or patient data. The analyst will work with incident response processes, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) tools, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, while helping ensure compliance with healthcare requirements such as HIPAA. This role also includes a 24/7 on-call rotation to support urgent incident handling outside standard business hours.

Key responsibilities

• Continuously watch security platforms for signs of suspicious activity, incidents, and unusual behavior.
• Drive and assist with incident response activities, including triage, analysis, containment, removal of threats, and recovery efforts, while safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Review logs, forensic evidence, and network traffic across complex healthcare systems to uncover possible risks or attacks.
• Help create, refine, and improve SIEM rules and alerts so that threat detection becomes more effective.
• Take part in a round-the-clock on-call schedule and respond quickly to escalations, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Handle incidents in line with HIPAA and other relevant healthcare regulations, keeping clear records for legal and audit needs.
• Work closely with clinical teams, IT, compliance, and outside vendors to evaluate risks and close security gaps in important systems and devices.
• Support threat hunting, vulnerability reviews, and security exercises tailored to healthcare environments.
• Stay informed about new cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory updates that affect healthcare operations.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a similar field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in a SOC, incident response, or healthcare IT cybersecurity environment.
• Hands-on experience with EDR tools and SIEM solutions, ideally in healthcare settings.
• Good understanding of HIPAA and healthcare risk management practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, teamwork ability, and solid documentation habits.
• Willingness to join a 24/7 on-call rotation and handle incidents outside regular working hours.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP or CEH are considered an advantage.

Benefits and perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Reimbursement support for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy costs up to $10,000.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave.
• Emergency backup care services.
• Long-term disability, short-term disability, and critical illness insurance options.
• Life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans with employer matching.
• Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year, along with discounted learning opportunities through Guild Education.
• Student debt pay-down support of up to $10,000.
• Reimbursement for professional certifications, plus free access to CEUs and professional development tools.
• Pet insurance and a legal resources plan.
• Possible annual discretionary bonus, depending on system performance and employee eligibility.

Additional information

This role is open to qualified candidates in multiple states where remote work is allowed. The organization maintains a tobacco-free workplace and promotes equal employment opportunity for all applicants, regardless of race, gender, age, religion, disability, or other protected characteristics. Sentara also emphasizes a culture of belonging, respect, fairness, and inclusion.