RHTP Privacy and Security
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Job summary
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks an IT Security & Compliance Specialist II (NS) to lead privacy and security efforts within the Rural Health Transformation Program. The role focuses on safeguarding health information while enabling secure, innovative care across rural NC.
You will develop and implement privacy strategies, conduct risk assessments, and coordinate across agencies, healthcare providers, and technology teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related IT field or equivalent.
- Two years of progressive IT security experience required.
- Experience with privacy and security controls in government or regulated environments.
- Knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules and related regulations.
Responsibilities
- Develop privacy and security strategies aligned with Rural Health Transformation priorities.
- Assess cybersecurity, privacy, and technology risks across rural health settings.
- Support compliance with federal, state, and NC DHHS privacy/security requirements.
- Conduct security/privacy risk assessments and remediation planning.
- Strengthen IAM, data protection, incident response, and business continuity practices.
- Support secure deployment of digital health tech, data sharing, interoperability, and telehealth.
- Develop and monitor security metrics and risk indicators.
- Assist with incident response and required notifications.
Skills
Education
Job description
IT Security & Compliance Specialist II (NS)
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North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.
Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources"website".
Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!
The Privacy & Security Lead will support the NC DHHS Privacy and Security Office for Rural Health Transformation initiatives by developing, implementing, and strengthening privacy, cybersecurity, information governance, and risk-management practices across rural healthcare environments. This role will help ensure that health information and technology systems are protected while enabling secure, equitable, and innovative delivery of healthcare services.
- Develop and implement privacy and security strategies aligned with Rural Health Transformation priorities.
- Assess cybersecurity, privacy, and technology risks across rural healthcare organizations, systems, and third-party partners.
- Support compliance with applicable federal, state and NC DHHS privacy and security requirements, including HIPAA and related healthcare regulations.
- Conduct security and privacy risk assessments and develop remediation plans for identified vulnerabilities and gaps.
- Strengthen identity and access management, data protection, incident response, business continuity, and cybersecurity awareness practices.
- Support secure implementation of digital health technologies, data-sharing capabilities, interoperability solutions, telehealth, and other technology-enabled rural health services.
- Develop and monitor security metrics, risk indicators, and program performance measures.
- Assist with incident response, breach preparedness, investigations, and required notifications.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing privacy and security policies, procedures, and controls for health information, government programs, or other highly regulated environments.
- Experience conducting privacy and security risk assessments, including identifying risks, documenting findings, developing mitigation plans, and tracking remediation activities to completion.
- Knowledge of healthcare privacy and security requirements, including HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, HITECH, data-sharing requirements, and applicable state and federal confidentiality requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate privacy and cybersecurity activities across multiple stakeholders, including state agencies, healthcare organizations, technology teams, vendors, and community/rural health partners.
The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date
NC Rural Health Transformation Program is a statewide program led by NCDHHS to transform rural health care delivery, improve health outcomes, and ensure sustainable access to care for nearly 3 million rural North Carolinians. The program is funded over five years by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
The main goals of the program are to:
- Catalyze innovative health care models for rural communities by changing the way providers work together to care for patients in rural NC.
- Transform the rural care experience, building community-based clinical, behavioral, and social supports close to home.
- Create a sustainable rural health delivery system through underlying systems changes in rural workforce pipelines and care team models, and rural provider financial models.
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federallaws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/. DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
- Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.) indicated below.
If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related IT field or related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive experience in IT Security or closely related area
Associate degree in computer science or a related IT field or related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive experience in IT Security or closely related area
An equivalent combination of education and experience
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Salary Grade Range: $87,617.00 - $131,426.00
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