Healthcare Technology Consulting - IT Security Lead

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

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What You Will Do

Guidehouse’s Health IT Solutions team works with clients to measurably improve their technology outcomes through a mix of IT strategies, improvement in IT operations, and adoption of technology initiatives. By leveraging a deep understanding of health system IT operational best practices supported by data, Guidehouse propels IT operational improvement and technology adoption across departments and service lines at client organizations.

Job Family

Technology Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 50%

Clearance Required

None

What You Will Do

Guidehouse’s Health IT Solutions team works with clients to measurably improve their technology outcomes through a mix of IT strategies, improvement in IT operations, and adoption of technology initiatives. By leveraging a deep understanding of health system IT operational best practices supported by data, Guidehouse propels IT operational improvement and technology adoption across departments and service lines at client organizations.

The IT Security Lead will oversee the design, implementation, validation, and sustainment of cybersecurity and data protection strategies for an expansive Public Health System’s Oracle Health EHR implementation. This role is responsible for ensuring that all infrastructure, applications, integrations, and data flows meet or exceed state and federal security standards, including HIPAA, NIST 800-53, and State‑specific cybersecurity policies. The IT Security Lead will work closely with technical partners, stakeholders, and third‑party vendors to ensure secure, compliant, and resilient operations across state and correctional health environments.

Key Responsibilities

Security Architecture and Governance

• Lead the development of a hybrid cloud security architecture leveraging Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and State‑managed data centers.
• Implement zero‑trust architecture with least‑privilege access, multi‑factor authentication (MFA), and role‑based access controls (RBAC).
• Align all security controls with service agreements, NIST 800‑53, and CIS benchmarks.
• Establish governance models for change control, incident response, and disaster recovery (DR) planning.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Executive Steering Committee and state cybersecurity teams.

Risk Management and Compliance

• Conduct structured risk assessments across technical, contractual, staffing, and hosting domains.
• Develop and maintain a risk register with mitigation strategies anchored in governance, monitoring, and contract safeguards.
• Lead vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and firewall reviews across all environments.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, FISMA, and other applicable regulations.
• Oversee the implementation of continuous monitoring, patching, and SOC (Security Operations Center) coordination.

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

• Design and implement IAM protocols across Oracle Health Millennium, RevElate, and integrated systems.
• Manage user provisioning, de‑provisioning, and access audits across all care settings.
• Validate integration with Oracle IAM and state identity providers for seamless SSO and MFA.

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

• Define and validate SLAs for uptime, performance, RTO/RPO, and incident response.
• Coordinate DR testing with Oracle Health and state infrastructure teams.
• Develop and maintain playbooks for failover, downtime procedures, and recovery operations.
• Ensure that DR protocols are embedded in training and operational handoffs.

Data Protection and Integration Security

• Oversee secure ingestion and normalization of multi‑source data (clinical, claims, operational) using Oracle Health Data Intelligence (HDI).
• Validate HL7/FHIR interface security, including encryption, authentication, and audit logging.
• Implement secure APIs and data exchange frameworks for interoperability with federal and state systems.

Operational Support and Sustainment

• Provide 24/7 monitoring, quarterly health checks, and proactive performance tuning.
• Lead continuous modernization efforts leveraging OCI’s roadmap (AI, automation, new security services).
• Ensure alignment with ITIL service management practices and state governance.

What You Will Need

• Bachelors degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT security leadership in healthcare or public sector environments.
• Proven success in securing large‑scale EHR implementations, preferably Oracle Health Millennium and RevElate.
• Deep understanding of HIPAA, NIST, FISMA, and state‑specific cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience with IAM, SOC operations, vulnerability management, and DR planning.
• Familiarity with HL7/FHIR, OCI, and secure data integration practices
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Certifications in CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent.
• Experience with federal/state EHR implementations.
• Familiarity with Oracle Health’s security architecture and OCI observability tools.
• Experience managing security in multi‑entity, multi‑specialty environments.

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00‑$216,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back‑Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

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