Manager, Information Security

Jobtailor; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Head of Information Security in Oklahoma to design and oversee comprehensive security programs protecting patient data and critical assets.

You will lead a team of analysts, collaborate across functions, and drive a HIPAA-aligned roadmap, risk management, and incident response excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• CISSP, CISM, CEH or equivalent certifications.
• Minimum 2 years in information security with leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices.
• Strong networking, OS, and security architecture understanding.
• Experience with security assessments and penetration testing methodologies.
• HIPAA knowledge and healthcare regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the design, implementation, and management of comprehensive security strategies.
• Providing strategic direction, ensuring the protection of sensitive patient data.
• Leading efforts to enhance the organization's security posture.
• Developing and executing a strategic information security roadmap.
• Leading and mentoring a team of security analysts and engineers.
• Designing and implementing advanced security measures to safeguard infrastructure, applications, and data.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed security principles into projects.
• Conducting regular security assessments, vulnerability assessments, and penetration tests.
• Managing security tools, including SIEM, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus solutions.
• Developing and enforcing information security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring

Risk Analysis

Security Architecture

Incident Response

Data Protection

HIPAA Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Information Security or Computer Science

Master’s preferred

Healthcare security experience

Certifications preferred

Tools

SIEM

Intrusion Detection Systems

Antivirus Solutions

Vulnerability Scanners

Security Assessment Tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the design, implementation, and management of comprehensive security strategies.
• Providing strategic direction, ensuring the protection of sensitive patient data.
• Leading efforts to enhance the organization's security posture.
• Developing and executing a strategic information security roadmap.
• Leading and mentoring a team of security analysts and engineers.
• Designing and implementing advanced security measures to safeguard the organization's infrastructure, applications, and data.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed security principles into projects, technologies, and initiatives.
• Conducting regular security assessments, vulnerability assessments, and penetration tests to evaluate and address risks.
• Managing security tools, including SIEM, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus solutions.
• Developing and enforcing information security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred) OR 2 years of experience in risk analysis, information security, or a related field in the healthcare industry.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in information security, with significant experience in security management and team leadership.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, operating systems, and security architecture.
• Proven experience in security architecture design, network segmentation, and access controls.
• Experience with security assessment tools, vulnerability scanners, and penetration testing methodologies.
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA) and their application to security practices.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop security professionals.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Track record of successfully driving security initiatives, compliance efforts, and incident response activities.

Hard Skills

• Risk Analysis
• Security Assessment
• Vulnerability Scanning
• Penetration Testing
• Network Segmentation
• Access Controls
• Security Policy Development
• Incident Response
• Security Architecture
• Data Protection

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Team Management
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)