Cybersecurity Officer (Remote)

CloseKnit Primary Care; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Closeknit in Rockville, MD seeks a Cybersecurity Officer to lead security programs, collaborate with IT, Legal, Risk, and Compliance, and ensure robust controls across systems and data.

You will drive security architecture, risk management, and regulatory compliance while working in a hybrid environment with cross-functional teams. Relevant experience and certifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, cybersecurity or related field; substitution with 4 years of related experience allowed.
• 10+ years of cybersecurity, information security, or related technology field.
• Knowledge of Azure and Entra ID management; experience with EHRs (Athena preferred).
• Experience in patient-facing care settings with providers (hospital/clinic).
• Certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CISA, or CISM preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 and HIPAA Security Rule; governance, risk management, process improvement, security architecture.

Responsibilities

• Supports development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise cybersecurity programs and controls.
• Collaborates with stakeholders, IT, and product teams to integrate cybersecurity requirements.
• Maintains understanding of business functions, systems, data, and customer needs to support cybersecurity objectives.
• Promotes adoption of Cybersecurity Framework and security best practices.
• Provides cybersecurity consultation for projects, systems and vendor engagements.
• Recommends technical security controls to protect enterprise systems.
• Coordinates with Legal, Risk, Privacy, Compliance, and IT to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identifies, assesses, and mitigates cybersecurity risks across the organization.
• Supports development of strategic and tactical cybersecurity initiatives.
• Evaluates security processes and recommends improvements.
• Participates in cybersecurity assessments, audits, and compliance activities.
• Maintains knowledge of threats, technologies, standards, and industry best practices.
• Works across departments to support business objectives while maintaining security controls.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Azure Cloud

Entra Identity

Cybersecurity knowledge

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Security architecture

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Athena EHR

Azure Cloud Services

Security assessment tools

Job description

About Closeknit

Closeknit is a growing, patient-centered healthcare organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, accessible primary and immediate care. We pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and organized work environment where administrative excellence meets clinical expertise. Our teams value collaboration, innovation, integrity, and accountability, and we strive to deliver seamless patient experiences and operational efficiency across all clinical settings.

Description

Locations: Rockville, MD

Reports To: Chief Technology Officer

Employment Type: Hybrid Remote

Join a supportive, inclusive workplace that encourages professional growth and continuous learning while maintaining a commitment to compassionate care and exceptional patient outcomes.

About The Role

The Cybersecurity Officer is responsible for protecting the organization's information systems, applications, and data from unauthorized access, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This role supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization's cybersecurity program by collaborating with business stakeholders, Information Technology, Legal, Risk, Privacy, Compliance, and other cross-functional teams. The Cybersecurity Officer provides security expertise for projects, vendor engagements, and enterprise initiatives while promoting cybersecurity best practices and ensuring alignment with organizational security frameworks.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise cybersecurity programs and controls.
• Collaborates with business stakeholders, Information Technology, and product teams to integrate cybersecurity requirements into business processes and technical solutions.
• Develops and maintains an understanding of organizational business functions, systems, data, and customer needs to support cybersecurity objectives.
• Promotes adoption of the organization's Cybersecurity Framework and security best practices.
• Provides cybersecurity consultation and guidance for projects, system implementations, and third-party vendor engagements.
• Reviews and recommends technical security controls to protect enterprise systems and information.
• Coordinates with Legal, Risk Management, Privacy, Compliance, and IT teams to ensure regulatory and organizational compliance.
• Assists in identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks across the organization.
• Supports the development and implementation of strategic and tactical cybersecurity initiatives.
• Evaluates existing security processes and recommends improvements to strengthen organizational security.
• Participates in cybersecurity assessments, audits, and compliance activities.
• Maintains current knowledge of cybersecurity threats, technologies, standards, and industry best practices.
• Works collaboratively across departments to support business objectives while maintaining strong security controls.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field required. (An additional four (4) years of directly related experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.)
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or a related technology field.
• Strong technical knowledge of Azure Cloud systems and Entra Identify management.
• Strong working knowledge of EHRs, Athena preferred.
• Experience working within a patient facing care delivery setting with providers, e.g. a hospital or clinic.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CISA, or CISM preferred.
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards, including ISO 27001 and the HIPAA Security Rule, preferred.
• Experience with cybersecurity governance, risk management, process improvement, and security architecture preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and security architecture.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience designing and implementing cybersecurity processes and controls.
• Ability to analyze complex technical and business issues and recommend practical security solutions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and collaborative environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and cybersecurity-related tools and technologies.