Information Security Cybersecurity Principal

MultiCare Health System; United States; Remote; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System seeks an Information Security Cybersecurity Principal to lead the security program across our technology and information systems, including internal IT, e-commerce, cloud, and web platforms.

You will define security policies, implement technical controls, assess threats and ensure regulatory compliance, collaborating with teams to safeguard patient data and maintain trust across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years IT or information security experience.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Security of technology and information systems across internal IT, e-commerce, and cloud-based systems.
• Achieve cyber resilience and protect systems from unauthorized access.
• Research emerging security trends and advise best practices.
• Evaluate threats and implement incident detection and alerting strategies.
• Ensure compliance with security regulations and privacy laws.

Skills

Information security leadership

Policy & standards development

Healthcare IT security

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems / equivalent

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Day

Position Summary

The Information Security Cybersecurity Principal is an exciting opportunity with MultiCare’s information security team. Working in coordination and collaboration, you will implement a comprehensive information security program. From defining security policies, processes and standards, to deploying technical controls, you will serve as the foundation for information security across MultiCare.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the security of technology and information systems, including internal IT systems, e-commerce, and web or cloud-based systems
• You will be responsible for cyber resilience
• You will safeguard systems from attacks by unauthorized users and designs countermeasures against security breaches
• You will research and evaluate new and emerging security trends and technologies and make recommendations on best practices for the protection of information
• You will evaluate security threats, assess the potential impact on the business, and implement strategies to detect and generate alerts on security incidents
• You will ensure compliance with security regulations and privacy laws

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, or equivalent related additional experience, or combination of education and experience
• Minimum ten (10) years of IT or information security experience
• Experience in healthcare industry preferred

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $133,515.20 - $184,392.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach.

MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253-403-6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation. If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.