Senior Cyber Security Analyst at Welltower Inc in Toledo, Ohio

Job Description:

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL), an S&P 500 company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is driving the transformation of healthcare infrastructure. With an enterprise value of over $40B, Welltower is the world’s largest healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT). Concentrated in major, high-growth markets throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, Welltower delivers the health care infrastructure necessary to facilitate better treatment at lower costs and keep patients out of the hospital. We provide real estate capital to leading seniors housing operators, post-acute care providers, and health systems, enabling these companies to grow, innovate, and ultimately provide better care. Our impact will be profound as we advance our work, our mission, and continue to assemble a diverse, talented, performance-focused team of employees.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Cyber Security Analyst will be responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data stored, transmitted and processed across information systems and devices within the environment. This role will monitor and administer security mechanisms that provide access control and user account management. The Senior Cyber Security Analyst will provide education to end users with regards to data security concepts, acceptable use and end user responsibility for protecting information assets. This role will also assist with assessments to measure cyber security effectiveness and compliance with policies relating to the security of information system resources. The Senior Cyber Security Analyst will collaborate across the business and work closely with IT staff to complete cyber security program initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Implement the required threat protection measures, tools and security controls to identify and protect against security threats and attacks.


2. Install, maintain and utilize cyber security technology and software.


3. Continuously update and improve the company’s training and user awareness programs.


4. Responsible for routine system patching of servers, workstations and other devices.


5. Coordinate and assist with cyber security assessments and risk analysis.


6. Responsible for regular testing to simulate attacks and identify vulnerabilities.


7. Continuously update and improve the company’s incident response and disaster recovery plans.


8. Analyze, document, and report incident response activities.


9. Escalate items which require further investigation to other members of the incident response team.


10. Verify and assess the security of third parties and collaborate to meet security requirements.


11. Monitor and analyze network and system to identify exploit or intrusion related attempts.


12. Assist with regulatory compliance for all cyber related requirements.


13. Research cyber security trends and stay updated on potential threats and attacks.


14. Develop and maintain cyber security standards and processes.


15. Collaborate with third party cyber security consultants and advisors to bolster the organization’s cyber security defense and response capabilities.


16. Recommend and implement detection mechanisms and other tools to identify and prevent intrusion and exploits.


17. Provide subject matter expertise on current and emerging cyber-attacks and intrusion methodologies.


18. Educate and train other IT staff members on cyber security threats and prevention technologies.


19. Report cyber security program status and progress to management and business stakeholders.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical skills required to study networks and systems to effectively assess risk and make recommendations


• Advanced problem-solving skills to quickly respond to alerts and troubleshoot issues


• Attention to detail required for implementing solutions, performing tests, investigating issues, and documenting remediation and resolution.


• Strong critical thinking skills to anticipate unforeseen problems and think strategically about business aligned cyber security objectives and risk mitigation


• Advanced technical skills required to work with a variety of software programs, systems and networks

TRAVEL

Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience: 3+ years of cyber related experience

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

One or more cyber security certifications are preferred (CISSP, CISM, CISA, etc.)

Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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