Manager Information Security

Allina Health; United States; Remote; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking an IT security leader to shape and influence security architecture across a large, complex healthcare environment. The role focuses on identity security, threat detection, vulnerability management, governance, and risk management to protect patient data and systems.

You will provide technical leadership across security partners and service providers, drive secure-by-design decisions through architecture reviews, and communicate with senior IT leaders while staying

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in information security or related field.
• CISSP or related certification preferred.
• Bachelor's or higher in computer science or information security preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security systems and data/network protection across the enterprise.
• Lead security evaluations and risk assessments and communicate findings to senior IT leaders.
• Develop secure-by-design guidance and drive architecture reviews.
• Manage security team and budgets as applicable.

Skills

5+ years information security

Security architecture

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Master's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

CISSP or related (CEH, CCSP, Security+, CISM)

Job description

Location Address: 2925 Chicago Ave Loading Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321 Date Posted: August 20, 2026 Department: 16008736 Information Systems Identity and Access Management Shift: Day (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 40 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: None

Job Summary: Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details

Shape and influence security architecture across a large, complex healthcare environment. Advance security capabilities across identity security, threat detection and response, vulnerability management, governance, and risk management. Drive secure-by-design decisions through architecture reviews, security standards, and risk-based guidance. Provide technical leadership across strategic security partners and service providers, influencing architecture, risk decisions, and security outcomes in a highly collaborative environment. Stay connected to the technical work while helping protect the systems, data, and technologies that support patient care.

1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day shift No weekends Remote position; must reside within commuting distance of Allina Commons, Minneapolis MN

Job Description

Manage the IT Security team ensuring system-wide data and networks are secure. Understanding advanced security controls and principles regarding data storage, transmission and encryption is key to this role. The ability to communicate technical information to non-technical employees is required. Ability to present updates and changes to senior IT leaders. Perform security evaluations and assessments to identify risk levels and solutions. Serve as expert security resource for customers. May manage other people managers and individual contributor level employees.

Principle Responsibilities

Security System Administration

Oversee the systems used to secure data and networks. Provide leadership regarding what risks justify implementation of new devices. Oversee testing of security system enhancements, product interfaces and maintenance. Research, advocate and implement new technologies, architectures and security projects that will support system-wide security requirements. Lead the architectural design and implementation of system using security principles.

Program development and documentation

Using current industry trends and experience identify security solutions then develop and lead implementation. Identify organizational risk and mitigating controls that can be achieved through policy or procedural change. Prepare presentations of both technical and non-technical scope.

Communication

Oversee communication with customers and system developers. Interface with customer and co-workers across IT department to ensure security procedures and policies are followed, using written and verbal forms of communication. Engage in prompt and clear communications with users and customers regarding basic security incidents, events and inquiries. May regularly communicate with IT leaders regarding work status and departmental issues.

People & Financial Management

May oversee other people managers or individual contributors. Provide performance reviews and regular feedback. Hire and retain employees. Manage to department budget. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description 5+ years experience in information security or related field in developing and implementing tactical security solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information services or related field Master's degree in computer science, information services or related field 2+ years experience in leading IT employees.

Licenses/Certifications

CISSP or related security certification (CEH, CCSP, Security+, CISM) required.

Physical Demands

Sedentary: Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $63.54 to $87.91 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience and education. Additional incentives may be available, including discretionary monetary bonuses, goal-based bonuses, and other financial incentives.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union. People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!

Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov)