Cybersecurity Program Analyst

Summary

Lutheran Services Carolinas is a mission-driven nonprofit organization serving individuals and communities across North and South Carolina. The Cybersecurity Program Analyst supports enterprise cybersecurity initiatives through security monitoring, risk assessment, compliance activities, security awareness training, incident response coordination, and cybersecurity program development.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts, incidents, and vulnerabilities
• Assist in the investigation and documentation of security incidents
• Support threat detection, risk mitigation, and vulnerability management efforts
• Recommend improvements to strengthen organizational cybersecurity posture
• Support cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards
• Assist with internal audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews
• Help maintain documentation for regulatory and security requirements
• Monitor adherence to established security and privacy practices
• Coordinate and support cybersecurity awareness initiatives
• Educate teammates on security best practices and emerging threats
• Promote compliance with security, privacy, and HIPAA requirements
• Serve as a cybersecurity resource across departments
• Partner with stakeholders to implement and improve security controls
• Coordinate with internal departments and external technology vendors
• Assist in developing cybersecurity metrics, reports, and program documentation
• Support strategic cybersecurity projects and initiatives

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Three or more years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, risk management, or compliance
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, security controls, and risk management practices
• Understanding of privacy regulations and HIPAA requirements
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Industry certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or similar
• Experience with security monitoring tools, vulnerability management, and incident response
• Experience supporting compliance initiatives in healthcare or nonprofit environments
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 security, cloud technologies, and identity management

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Three or more years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, risk management, or compliance
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, security controls, and risk management practices
• Understanding of privacy regulations and HIPAA requirements
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Nice to Haves

• Industry certifications such as Security+, CySA+, CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or similar
• Experience with security monitoring tools, vulnerability management, and incident response
• Experience supporting compliance initiatives in healthcare or nonprofit environments
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 security, cloud technologies, and identity management

Benefits

• Full-Time Remote Position
• Benefit eligibility starts after 30 days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO, and more
• Free medical insurance option ($0 premium)
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance/Scholarship Opportunities
• Work with a mission-driven organization making a difference across the Carolinas