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Cybersecurity Specialist – Insider Threat
Req#: 328587
Location:
Facilities: Remote Location
Professional Area: IT and Cybersecurity
Department: 1139 Cybersecurity Intelligence-Information Tech Div
Job Code: T98512
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days + Call
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Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Cybersecurity Specialist, you will perform essential duties to safeguard digital assets and protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access. Under the supervision of the Manager of Cybersecurity Intelligence and support of your teammates, you will lead efforts to identify, investigate, and mitigate potential insider risks to protect Cleveland Clinic’s patients, assets, data, and reputation.
This is a remote position, with caregivers working days + on-call shifts from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Independently conduct end-to-end insider risk investigations while working closely with Legal, Human Resources, Cybersecurity Operations, and other cross-functional teams.
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Use monitoring and detection platforms to investigate anomalous activity for potential insider risk.
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Conduct interviews with potential insiders.
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Serve as the subject matter expert for insider risk and provide training to team members as needed.
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Leverage AI tools to accelerate investigation workflows and data analysis.
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Prepare investigation metrics, reports, and briefings.
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Develop and maintain playbooks, standard operating procedures, and guideline documentation.
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Support education and awareness programs to foster a strong security culture.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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High School diploma/GED and seven years of Information, Clinical or Financial Systems experience required, including directing, planning and scheduling a major information system project, with three years of Cyber Security experience
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OR Bachelor’s Degree and five years of Information, Clinical or Financial Systems experience required, including directing, planning and scheduling a major information system project, with three years of Cyber Security experience
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Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
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Experience leveraging DLP, UEBA, SIEM, EDR/XDR and SOAR platforms for complex investigations.
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Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, HIPAA, GDPR, and ISO 27001.
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Hands on scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, KQL, etc.) to collect artifacts, enrich detections and automate investigate workflows.
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For Information Technology Division caregivers, ITIL Foundations certification is required within 6 months of position start date
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Experience coordinating with internal and external counsel and eDiscovery providers.
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Experience conducting OSINT investigations.
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Industry certifications such as GCIH, GCFR, GCFA, GNFA, CEH, CFE, CCE, CFCE, CHFI, or equivalent advanced certifications.
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
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Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
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Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
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Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
Personal Protective Equipment:
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Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $92,620.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $141,265.00
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
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Benefits Offerings
Our caregivers deliver the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. We are committed to providing them with the kind of exceptional care they bring to our patients. Caregivers like you come to work each day with a passion for what you do. So, we are always focused on fueling that passion, empowering you to be your best both inside our hospitals and in your life. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. Explore the following benefits and get a closer look at how we’re focused on what matters most to you.

We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
- Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
- Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
- Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
- Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.

Because financial security is essential to a secure retirement, we sponsor a comprehensive retirement program to help you build for your financial future:
- Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
- The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).

- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
- Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
- Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
- Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
- Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
- Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.


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