Manager IT Cybersecurity

Kootenai Health; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Shift differentials

Job summary

Kootenai Health is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the organization’s cybersecurity program and security operations strategy onsite. The role drives policy, risk management, incident response, and governance to align with patient care objectives.

Reporting to executives, the candidate will oversee security architecture, vulnerability management, vendor relationships, and budget decisions, ensuring preparedness for regulatory requirements and cyber threats.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ progressive cybersecurity experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in healthcare or regulated environments with security, risk, compliance and incident response.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity operations, governance and regulatory requirements.
• Certifications preferred (CISSP/CISM/HCISPP).

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s cybersecurity program, strategy and daily security operations.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards and risk management practices.
• Direct incident response, threat and vulnerability management and security monitoring.
• Oversee security architecture and integration with IT initiatives.
• Partner with leaders to identify, assess and mitigate cybersecurity risks.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and privacy requirements.
• Develop and maintain business continuity and cyber resilience capabilities.
• Manage cybersecurity personnel, vendors, budgets and investments.
• Provide executive reporting on risks and program performance.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Security operations

Incident response

Risk management

Governance standards

Regulatory compliance

Security architecture

Vendor management

Budget management

Executive reporting

Security awareness

Education

Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity/IT

CISSP/CISM/HCISPP

Job description

Position Summary

The Manager leads Kootenai Health’s cybersecurity program and security operations strategy to protect the organization’s information assets, technology infrastructure, clinical systems, and digital services. Responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise cybersecurity, risk management, security governance, and regulatory compliance programs. Partners with organizational leaders to align security initiatives with business objectives while maintaining a strong security posture that supports patient care, operational excellence, and organizational growth. Provides leadership for security operations, security architecture, incident response, vulnerability management, and security awareness programs.

Based on the collaborative nature of the role and responsibilities supporting clinical, operational, and technical teams, this position is required to work primarily onsite.

Responsibilities

• Leads the organization’s cybersecurity program, strategy, and day-to-day security operations
• Develops and maintains security policies, standards, governance frameworks, and risk management practices
• Directs incident response, threat management, vulnerability management, and security monitoring activities
• Oversees security architecture and ensures security requirements are integrated into technology initiatives and operational processes
• Partners with organizational leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory, privacy, and industry security requirements
• Develops and maintains business continuity, disaster recovery, and cyber resilience capabilities
• Manages cybersecurity personnel, vendor relationships, budgets, and technology investments
• Provides executive reporting on cybersecurity risks, program performance, and emerging threats
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
• Minimum 5 years’ of progressive cybersecurity or information security experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities required
• Experience supporting healthcare or highly regulated environments with responsibility for security, risk management, compliance and incident response
• Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity operations, security architecture, governance, and regulatory requirements
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, HCISPP) preferred
• Occasional after-hours availability may be required to support security incidents, system outages, or critical organizational needs

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift and move up to 10 lbs
• Must be able to maintain a sitting position
• Typical equipment used in an office job
• Repetitive movements
• This role may be hybrid eligible depending on defined business needs, work assignment, system resources and prior approval

Why I love my job as a leader at Kootenai Health

A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part-time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:

• Tuition assistance and career development programs
• Robust Retirement Plan
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials