• Job Description

  Req#: 2403001822

  If you are looking for a valuable opportunity in the healthcare cybersecurity industry, Tenet Health has an internship for you! Tenet Health is comprised of 65 hospitals, approximately 550 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top-notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve.

  In today’s digital world, new risks emerge every second of the day. Cybercrime is becoming a big business and poses a material risk to an organization. The Healthcare industry is constantly confronted with increasing cyber threats and risks that might compromise its data and jeopardize patient safety. Stealing passwords and hacking into networks is easier than ever with advances in modern technology, emphasizing the importance of Identity and Access Management (IAM). A hacker can crack passwords in less than a second and compromise the credentials to get to the critical systems of your organization. If you would like to be a part of a team that strategizes and mitigates this risk in a thriving environment, this is the right place for you.

  The Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Application Security (AppSec) team under Cybersecurity is a critical function of the business that ensures all user identities across the organization are accurately maintained, monitored and managed. The team focusses on identity protection & management, ensuring that the organization remains compliant with internal policies and external regulations related to user access.

  Internship description/opportunities:

  • Assist in working with Identity and Access Management (IAM) team in periodically reviewing user accounts, roles, and access permissions.
  • Work with the team on provisioning and termination activities.
  • Work with Business Analyst to document the requirements.
  • Collaborate with respective departments to validate user roles and access needs.
  • Work closely with the Quality Control and Compliance (QCC) team to initiate access review campaigns.
  • Document review findings and ensure timely revocation of unnecessary or outdated access.
  • Help maintain and update the IAM policies, procedures, and documentation.
  • Document identity best practices and guidelines.
  • Generate reports on access anomalies, violations, and overall health of identities.
  • Work on IAM metrics under the guidance of the team
  • Monitor and audit systems associated with IAM solutions and provide incident and problem management support.
  • Under supervision, provide entry-level professional services as appropriate to the day-to-day operations of IAM.
  • Work with various stakeholders, including IT, HR, and other business units, to gather requirements and feedback related to identity management.
  • Help run App Sec scans in various environments.
  • Work with App Dev team to communicate Application vulnerabilities and document them.
  • Attend, IAM team meetings, participate in relevant workshops, and contribute to team discussions.
  • Participate in the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives within area of expertise and ability.
  • Assist in developing training materials related to IAM.
  • Participate in awareness campaigns to educate users on the importance of IAM and App Sec.

  Timeline:

  • June 3-August 2, 2024; full-time, paid internship

  Qualifications:

  • Pursing a degree in information systems, or computer science / technology, Cybersecurity
  • Intermediate/Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, and Word. Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Excellent time management skills demonstrated personal accountability and excellent verbal & written skills.
  • Ability to be organized and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure independently and as part of a team.
  • Exhibits exceptional verbal, written and interactive communication skills
  • Demonstrates effective research tactics; good organizational skills
  • Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality
  • Ability to convey a positive and professional image to internal and external customers
  • Commits to continuous learning; being self‐motivated and self‐ directed
  • Ability to work independently with sense of urgency to task completion
  • Ability to adapt to a fast paced continually changing business and work environment while managing multiple priorities
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills
  • Interest in learning about healthcare information technology and Cybersecurity

  Additional information: this role will be in-person, full time at the Addison (International Plaza) location.

  Tenet Healthcare/USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

  Qualifications

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be detail oriented and possess excellent follow up skills
  • Working knowledge of computer application software (training will be provided if needed)
  • Must be flexible and able to work overtime when required
  • Must be organized and work well with constant priority changes
  • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

  Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.

  EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

  Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience preferred to perform the job.

  • Pursuing undergraduate degree with a major in healthcare management, business administration, accounting, finance or human resources
  • Prefer GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Prefer sophomore, junior or senior level
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint

  REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE

  Include minimum certification required to perform the job.

  • N/A

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must be able to work in sitting position, use computer and answer telephone
  • Ability to travel
  • Includes ability to walk through hospital-based departments across broad campus settings, including Emergency Department environments

  WORK ENVIRONMENT

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Office Work Environment
  • Hospital Work Environment

  TRAVEL

  • Approximately 10% travel may be required

  Responsibilities

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  Include the following. Others may be assigned.

  No.	Description
  	Project-based work within assigned business function; Completion within internship program
  	High quality professional day-to-day execution of initiatives and special projects
  	Research trends in healthcare
  	Participate in team meetings
  	Other projects as assigned

• About the company

  Tenet Healthcare Corporation is a multinational investor-owned healthcare services company based in Dallas, Texas, United States.

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