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Cerner Security Specialist

  • Full Time
  • Anywhere

Hourglass HR

We are seeking a skilled Cerner Application Support Specialist with expertise in Cerner Security to join our team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting Cerner Millennium projects, providing security-related incident resolution, and troubleshooting Cerner application functionalities. The role involves working closely with various teams to ensure smooth and secure operations within Cerner environments.

Key Responsibilities:


Cerner Application Support:

  • Provide specialized support for Cerner Core and Cerner Security components.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve security-related incidents, ensuring smooth functionality of Cerner applications.
  • Configure and troubleshoot Cerner functionalities and components, specifically within the security domain.
  • Utilize build tools such as Privmaint, Prefmaint, and Configuration Manager for security setup and maintenance.

Implementation and Troubleshooting:

  • Lead or assist with the implementation of Cerner Millennium security configurations, including roles, positions, and privileges.
  • Perform complex troubleshooting investigations and document findings in detailed knowledge articles.
  • Ensure timely project delivery by gathering requirements, defining the scope of work, and planning security configurations.

Cerner Security and Access Management:


  • Maintain and configure Cerner Security Privileges, Application Groups, and HNAUser access.
  • Utilize tools like Tracking Shell, taskaccess, preferencemanager, and corecodebuilder to manage security-related build tasks.
  • Oversee the creation and maintenance of user roles and positions, ensuring proper access rights are assigned and monitored.

Collaboration and Communication:

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams.
  • Provide regular updates and feedback to clients and stakeholders to ensure project success.
  • Collaborate with global teams and adapt to changes in technology and security standards.

Adaptability and Continuous Learning:

  • Stay updated on the latest advancements in Cerner Millennium Security and healthcare IT.
  • Learn new tools and technologies to keep pace with the evolving landscape of healthcare systems.

Shift Flexibility:


  • Be available for on-call support, including working odd hours, weekends, and shifts as required to ensure security compliance and smooth operations.

Required Skills:

  • Cerner Security Expertise:
  • Proficient in Cerner Core and Security components, with experience configuring and troubleshooting security privileges, positions, and roles.
  • In-depth knowledge of tools such as Privmaint, Prefmaint, Configuration Manager, HNAUser, taskaccess, preferencemanager, and corecodebuilder.
  • Experience with security-related build processes, including Organizer and Chart Level security configurations.
  • Cerner Millennium Knowledge:
  • Strong understanding of how user positions and roles are created, maintained, and monitored in Cerner environments.
  • Expertise in managing Privileges and Preferences within Cerner applications.

Additional Requirements:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external clients.
  • Ability to work independently on time-sensitive tasks while managing multiple priorities.
  • Willingness to work shifts and be available for on-call support during non-standard hours.

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Experience working with global teams in a healthcare IT environment is a plus.

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