Job Description

Company Introduction
Availity is one of the leading health information networks in the United States, processing more than 4 billion transactions annually and connecting more than two million healthcare providers and over two thousand technology partners to health plans nationwide. Our teams of technology, business, and customer service professionals in Bangalore, India, are working together to transform healthcare delivery in the United States through innovation and collaboration. Our technologists help develop cutting-edge revenue cycle solutions that help hospitals, health systems, and physicians maximize payments and optimize their workflows.
Availity is a diverse group of people whose talents, curiosity and passion steer the company to create innovative solutions for the US Healthcare industry. If you are a driven, creative and collaborative individual, with exceptional technology skills to drive innovation, we want to hear from you.

Discover the Excitement at Availity - Shaping the Future of Healthcare from Bengaluru, India!

Welcome to Availity, where we transcend the conventional to redefine the landscape of healthcare technology.



Headquartered in vibrant Jacksonville, FL, with a buzzing office right in the heart of Bengaluru, India, and a dynamic remote workforce spread across the United States, we are a global force bound by an impactful mission.



Why Availity Excites:

At the forefront of healthcare technology, we are not just a company; we are trailblazers reshaping the future of healthcare. Our mission? To refocus attention on what truly matters - patient care. As the primary healthcare engagement platform, we are the pulsating heartbeat of an industry that touches millions of lives. With a network of over 2 million healthcare providers connected to health plans and processing a staggering 12 billion transactions annually, our influence is on a constant and expansive rise.



Your Journey with Us:

Step into the realm of Availity, where innovation is not just encouraged, but celebrated. Join our energetic, dynamic, and forward-thinking team that believes in the power of ideas and the impact of every contribution. Your role will be instrumental in transforming the healthcare landscape, solving communication challenges, and creating connections that empower the premier healthcare ecosystem of the United States.



Why Join Availity in India:

Global Impact: Your work from Bengaluru will directly support and impact the lives of millions of US citizens. Innovation Hub: Bengaluru, the tech hub of India, is where your ideas will come to life, contributing to cutting-edge solutions in healthcare technology. Collaboration: Engage with a diverse and global team, fostering an environment where collaboration knows no boundaries. Career Growth: Availity values your growth journey. With us, you'll find opportunities to expand your skill set and advance your career. Work-Life Balance: Embrace a work culture that values work-life balance, offering flexibility and support to ensure your well-being.


Embark on a journey with Availity, where your skills meet impact, and your passion meets purpose. Together, let's shape the future of healthcare from the vibrant city of Bengaluru to the heart of the United States. Join us and be part of a team that's not just changing healthcare but changing lives.



Availity culture and benefits:

Availity is "Great Place to Work"! certified. Culture is important to us and there are many ways for you to make your mark here! Availity is a culture of continuous learning. We have many resources and experts in our tech stack that can help get you there too! Don't feel like wearing business attire? Cool, you can wear jeans - we are a casual place. Want to work for an organization that gives back to the community? You're at the right place! Availity partners with organizations to extend various CSR services.


Availity perks for remote, hybrid and office-based associates:

We offer a flexible working environment! Working arrangements are discussed from time to time to help ensure you have a working environment to thrive in! All associates could have 1on1 sessions with their supervisor or manager to help facilitate transparency and growth within the organization Availity events are available to ALL associates no matter if you are fully remote or have a hybrid or onsite schedule We appreciate work/life balance! Need to get a quick break in between meetings? We have Carrom board, Foosball, various board games, and video games at our office premises to help you decompress We've got you (office-based associates) covered with free coffee and tea anytime you want and subsidized food (lunch / dinner)

Roles & Responsibilities
Cyber Security Analyst
Job Family: Information / Cyber Security - Information Security Operations
Description:
The Cybersecurity Analyst is a member of the Security Operations Center, Cyber Defense team responsible for the protection of Availity's online and corporate systems. This role will actively monitor, analyze, assess, and respond to alerts and detections of abnormal or potential malicious network or host behavior. The member will also be regularly exposed to other elements of the Cyber Defense team's functions such as incident response, host and network forensics, offensive security and cyber threat intelligence. This role will be part of a 24/5 work effort, and therefore may be required to work after hours.
Location: Hybrid, Bangalore, India
Why work on this team:This team is highly invested in sharpening and growing your skills, therefore advanced and continuation training is a high priority. We strive to grow our analysts and engineers to be versatile and highly contributable to the team's mission, therefore we encourage members to experience and gain exposure to multiple functions and capabilities of the SOC. We pride ourselves in constantly searching for the best technologies to achieve our mission of protecting and securing healthcare data; you will be performing your duties on the most modern and efficient technologies and software!

Role qualifications:Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technology field or equivalent in comparable work experience within the information security field. Greater than 2 years' experience in cybersecurity operations. Experience with SIEM and SOAR platforms. Experience with EDR/XDR platforms. Strong understanding of network infrastructure devices such as firewalls, proxies, routers, switches, IDS/IPS. Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts such as authentication procedures, access controls, encryption, etc. Good understanding of modern cyber threats. Good understanding of Incident Response principles. Good understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Certified in a reputable cybersecurity-related certification such as CompTia Security+, or equivalent or greater certification; total cybersecurity experience will be considered as a certification substitute.

Job Preferences:Experience or exposure to network or host forensics. Understanding of emerging threats and cyber threat hunting. Experience in incident response actions, closing an incident from the initial detection to recovery actions. Active Directory skills and experience.

What you will be doing:Monitor and process response for security events on a 24x5 basis. Filter, process, and prioritize SIEM detections and integrate with the cyber defense team to mitigate and eliminate any anomalous, abnormal, or malicious host or network behavior. Perform network and host analysis of potential intrusions to the network, servers, operating systems, firewalls, proxies and other infrastructure devices. Contributing to the team's threat intelligence platform to ensure the team remains one step ahead of malicious cyber actors. Deliver weekly operational metrics that influence leadership's decision-making on optimizing the security of the network. Engage in purple team exercises to document potential gaps in security and security controls to determine training and capabilities needed to maintain maximum protection against the current threat landscape.

EligibilityVideo Camera Usage:

Availity fosters a collaborative and open culture where communication and engagement are central to our success. As a remote first company, we are also camera-first and provide all associates with camera/video capability to simulate the office environment. If you are not able to use your camera for all virtual meetings, you should not apply for this role.

Having cameras on helps create a more connected, interactive, and productive environment, allowing teams to communicate more effectively and build stronger working relationships. The usage of cameras also enhances security and protects sensitive company information. Video participation is required to ensure that only authorized personnel are present in meetings and to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, preventing social engineering, or the sharing of confidential information with non-participants.