Senior Cyber Compliance Leader (Hybrid IT Security)

Oregon Health Authority; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical coverage

Vision and dental coverage

PERS/OPSRP retirement benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Oregon Health Authority seeks a Senior Cyber Compliance Specialist (Information Systems Specialist 8) in Salem for hybrid, permanent, full-time work. You will lead security governance, incident response, vulnerability management, and policy compliance to protect agency IT assets while meeting state and federal requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with IT security teams, strong communication, and staying current with threat landscapes.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of information systems experience in cybersecurity operations, systems or network administration, and information security risk management.
• OR
• An associate’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND 5 years of information systems experience in cybersecurity operations, systems or network administration, and information security risk management.
• OR
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information technology, or related field AND three (3) years of information systems experience in cybersecurity operations, systems or network administration, and information security risk management.
• OR
• Master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field AND

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain security solutions aligned with state/federal requirements, CIS, and NIST frameworks.
• Respond to IT security events, incidents, or breaches by investigating and mitigating threats.
• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities to keep software/hardware up to date with patches.
• Advise on information protection and IT security policies and enforce compliance.
• Ensure continuous monitoring and incident escalation with CSS/SOC teams.
• Document security events, vulnerabilities, and remediation actions with reports for management.

Skills

Cybersecurity operations

IT risk management

Incident response

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or higher in CS/IT or related field

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

Master’s degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

CJIS background knowledge

Job description

Oregon Health Authority seeks a Senior Cyber Compliance Specialist (Information Systems Specialist 8) in Salem for hybrid, permanent, full-time work. You will lead security governance, incident response, vulnerability management, and policy compliance to protect agency IT assets while meeting state and federal requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with IT security teams, strong communication, and staying current with threat landscapes.