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Epic Senior Security Specialist

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Category Technology Location Schaumburg, Illinois Job function Information Technology Job family IT Security
Shift Day Employee type Regular Full-Time Work mode Remote

Job Description


Pay Range: $100,000-118,000, plus yearly bonus

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation. 

Benefits Information: We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include: 

  • Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours 
  • Best-in-class well-being programs 
  • Annual, no-cost health assessment program 
  • Blueprint for Wellness 
  • healthyMINDS mental health program 
  • Vacation and Health/Flex Time 
  • 6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off 
  • FinFit financial coaching and services 
  • 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service 
  • Employee stock purchase plan 
  • Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option 
  • Flexible Spending Accounts Annual incentive plans 
  • Matching gifts program
  •  Education assistance through MyQuest for Education Career advancement opportunities and so much more! 

The Security Specialist effectively manages Applications Analysts assigned to the security workgroup, understands Epic’s security infrastructure, and provisions security for users. Ideal candidate will be Epic certified, possess hands on build experience and demonstrate strong application security expertise. The role is focused on security design, governance and compliance to ensure proper access control and application integrity.




Responsibilities:
  • Provisions application security levels and roles
  • Establishes ownership of each particular security class
  • Coordinates security template and role updates and establishes a security change control process
  • Coordinates security related activity across infrastructure (network, servers, operating system) and application (Epic or non-Epic) teams
  • Works with application and compliance teams to design system level access
  • Creates user records and maps them to templates built by application analysts
  • Creates appropriate shared security classification which does not have specific application ownership
  • Creates and maintains procedures to activate, deactivate, and update user records
  • Understands the Epic software security structures, including user profiles, roles and security classes
  • Conducts thorough testing and troubleshooting of security configurations and permissions
  • Works in collaboration with Epic to implement new projects, such as a new module
  • Manages upgrades of assigned application with Epic by setting timelines, maintaining continuous communication and addressing issues with a sense of urgency
  • Build relationships with end users and provides timely and consistent support 
  • Communicates problem status and solutions to end users
  • Provide subject matter expertise in Epic security best practices and access control frameworks
  • Supports audit readiness and documentation for regulatory compliance



Qualifications:

Required:

  • 2-3 years of experience working with Epic systems in security analysis or related field
  • Proven experience in Epic security design and configuration
  • Strong understanding of security governance, compliance and auditing processes
  • Experience in healthcare security management 
  • Experience in EpicCare Link and Care Everywhere 
  • MUST HAVE an Active Epic Security Certification

Education: 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience within IT and Clinical Operations



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