IT & Security Analyst

About Pear Suite

Pear Suite is a startup focused on digital health, offering a software platform that supports community-based care. Its platform empowers community health workers, doulas, and care navigators by providing tools to collect, visualize, and act on social determinants of health data. Pear Suite’s vision is to support organizations, health systems, and government-funded programs in delivering coordinated and person-centered care across the US.

Why Join Pear Suite?

The company is mission-driven, emphasizing health equity and innovative solutions for community care. It values employees who demonstrate initiative, autonomy, and the ability to create structure where none exists. Team members build scalable technology that aids frontline workers and improves health outcomes nationwide.

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented IT & Security Analyst to join us part-time (~20 hours/week), assisting with IT security and compliance operations. You will collaborate closely with the CTO to maintain robust system security, strict access controls, and readiness for audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing compliance efforts aligned with HITRUST, HIPAA, and SOC 2 frameworks under CTO supervision.
• Draft and revise internal security policies and documentation.
• Carry out annual risk assessments and compile evidence for third-party compliance audits.
• Monitor security activities and incidents, driving mitigation initiatives.
• Handle employee onboarding/offboarding procedures including system access setup and revocation.
• Oversee management of internal tools, device configurations, access controls, and vendor assessments.
• Support compliance documentation for Google Cloud Platform infrastructure alongside the CTO.
• Participate in incident response and change management processes.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in IT support, security, or compliance roles.
• Good understanding of HIPAA, HITRUST, and SOC 2 compliance frameworks; eagerness to expand knowledge is important.
• Experience performing audits, security evaluations, or vendor risk assessments.
• Skills in managing access permissions, SaaS administration, and device lifecycle management.
• Ability to work autonomously in dynamic, fast-changing environments with excellent time management.
• Adaptability and resourcefulness to manage diverse tasks and responsibilities.
• Problem-solving mindset with emphasis on proactive actions and continuous improvement.

Preferred Experience

• Background in healthcare or B2B SaaS sectors.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform, compliance automation tools such as Vanta, and Mobile Device Management solutions.
• Experience in vendor risk and third-party security assessment processes.

Compensation

The position offers an hourly rate between $45 and $50. While the full range is published for transparency, individual offers depend on the candidate’s skills, experience, and internal equity. Most hires will start below the top of this band to allow for growth and advancement. Compensation may be adjusted upwards based on geographic cost of living differences, though these adjustments are not reflected in the base range.