Healthcare IT Security Lead — Hybrid Cloud & Zero-Trust

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary variable incentive bonus

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Washington is seeking an IT Security Lead for their Healthcare Technology Consulting team. The role involves developing cybersecurity strategies, managing risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in IT security leadership, with a strong background in healthcare settings and EHR implementations. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT security leadership in healthcare or public sector environments.
• Proven success in securing large-scale EHR implementations.
• Deep understanding of HIPAA, NIST, FISMA, and state-specific cybersecurity frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and implementation of cybersecurity strategies.
• Conduct structured risk assessments across technical domains.
• Provide 24/7 monitoring and operational support.

Skills

IT security leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Vulnerability management

Disaster recovery planning

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

IAM platforms

Job description

A leading consulting firm in Washington is seeking an IT Security Lead for their Healthcare Technology Consulting team. The role involves developing cybersecurity strategies, managing risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in IT security leadership, with a strong background in healthcare settings and EHR implementations. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.