Information Security Specialist II

2 weeks ago

Duluth, United States National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Full time $72,970 - $81,761
Job DescriptionJob Description

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for NCCPA as NCCPA will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.


Location: NCCPA is a hybrid work environment with our headquarters located in Johns Creek, Georgia. NCCPA has determined that the telecommuting status of this position is remote which means that employees in remote positions are allowed to primarily work remotely with required travel for mandatory meetings, including to the NCCPA headquarters.

This position will need to be in the commutable distance of within the state of Georgia and within 85 miles of ground travel, one-way between an employee’s primary residence and the NCCPA headquarters in Johns Creek, Georgia

Reports To: Senior Director of Infrastructure and Security

Who We Are

NCCPA is the only certifying organization for physician assistants in the United States. Established as a not-for-profit organization in 1975, we are dedicated to assuring the public that certified PAs meet established standards of clinical knowledge and cognitive skills upon entry into practice and throughout their careers. All U.S. states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories have decided to rely on NCCPA certification as one of the criteria for licensure or regulation of PAs.

Why Work at NCCPA

We get to do meaningful work every day and we enjoy working and having fun together No wonder we’ve been voted one of the Atlanta Journal Constitution's 2023 Top Workplaces in the Region and voted one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare five years in a row by Modern Healthcare

Our Team

There are about 40 of us in Technology. We are friendly and very collaborative. We aim to create the best technology solutions for our organization and our partners. Some of us have been here for one year and others over 10 years, all in Technology. Now that’s commitment

Why Us, Why Now?

As the Information Security Specialist II, you will be an essential member of the Infrastructure and Security team, and responsible for researching emerging threats and safeguards that can provide protection. You will also be responsible for risk assessment to support the NCCPA security and compliance posture.

How Will You Make a Difference? You will…

  • Monitor and maintain security controls on corporate systems and applications through various security tools.
  • Monitor tickets, manage resolutions, and prioritize security issues.
  • Develop, maintain, and contribute to policies, procedures, plans, quick tips, and other system documentation.
  • Assist in researching, analyzing, designing, testing, and implementing new security applications and tools.
  • Develop, maintain, and contribute to policies, procedures, plans, quick tips, and other system documentation.
  • Support and maintain systems and applications, both on-premise and cloud-based.
  • Participate in on-call rotations.

Hard Skills You Will Have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent.
  • Five or more years of overall security experience.
  • Three or more years of hands-on experience in technical information security.
  • Knowledge of common security technologies and tools gained through experience including Next-Gen firewalls, SIEM, vulnerability management, web and email security, WAF, NAC, EDR/XDR, IPS/IDS, CASB, DLP, and security awareness.
  • Knowledge and experience of operational information security processes including alert monitoring, threat detection, incident response, system, and architecture hardening.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Azure security features.
  • Experience reviewing raw log files, correlating data, and analyzing logs from different sources.
  • Understanding of security risks associated with software, hardware, and cloud-based resources.
  • Understanding of authentication technologies and protocols such as MFA, SSO, SAML, OAuth, and FIDO.
  • Understanding of security frameworks, compliance, and standards such as NIST, CIS, SOC2, GDPR, and PCI.
  • Functional understanding of DNS, DHCP, VPN, TCP/IP, Ethernet, and other networking technologies and concepts.
  • Proficiency with Active Directory, Azure AD (Entra ID), Group Policy management and development.
  • Proficiency with Windows Server administration and understanding of windows event management.
  • Knowledge of scripting, such as Powershell, SQL, and KQL.
  • Experience working in ITSM systems to manage daily workloads.

Soft Skills You Will Bring

  • Your excellent written and oral communication skills with internal and external customers.
  • Your attention to detail and follow-through along with managing competing priorities within agreed upon timeframes.
  • Your demonstrated ability to multitask and quickly adapt to changing/conflicting priorities as required.
  • Your strong aptitude for problem solving, exploring, and learning new technology - is solutions oriented

Extra Skills You Can Bring Along

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) and/or other certifications in the cyber security field are highly desire
  • Security product related certifications.

Benefits and Perks for You

  • Work/Life Balance
  • 37.5-hour workweek, Monday - Friday
  • Flexible Work Hours and Hybrid Work Environment
  • Eleven paid holidays
  • 19 PTO Days
  • Paid Volunteer Day to Make a Difference
  • Great Compensation
  • Monthly Technology Stipend
  • Medical, Dental and Vision with over 80% Employer Contribution
  • 100% Employer Paid Group Life Insurance and Short- and Long-term Disability
  • Health Reimbursement Account for Medical Expenses (100% Employer Funded)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care Expenses
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Contributions and Matching
  • Access to Voluntary Benefits such as Legal Aid, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Basic Life and AD&D for you, your spouse and dependents
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 24/7 Telehealth
  • Fully Stocked Breakroom with Healthy Snacks
  • $1,000 Annual Reimbursement for Fitness Clubs & Program Dues
  • Up to $240 in Annual Cash Incentives for Staying Active
  • $5,250 in Tuition Reimbursements
  • 100% Employer Paid Training Opportunities


We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

NCCPA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, NCCPA will take steps to assure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources team.

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