PathGroup · 1 day ago
Chief Information Security Officer-Hybrid
Brentwood, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutivePathGroup is a healthcare organization seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead their information security initiatives. The CISO will be responsible for developing security strategies, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with federal laws and industry standards while promoting security awareness across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Develop and manage a comprehensive information security and risk management program aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
Serve as the organization's HIPAA Security Officer and lead all activities related to ensuring the security of protected health information (PHI)
Collaborate with executive leadership, legal, compliance, and IT teams to integrate security into all aspects of operations and technology
Serves in a leadership capacity in the execution of the organizations Cyber Incident Response plan, coordinating action, communication, and mitigation efforts in conjunction with Executive Leadership
Keep current with emerging security trends, conduct research and make recommendations for improvements to current processes. Advise, counsel and educate executive and management teams on technology’s relative importance and financial impact
Establish, implement, maintain, and audit information security policies, procedures, and controls in accordance with PathGroup’s Compliance Program, federal laws, and industry-standard best practices
Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations
Oversee security incident response planning and investigation of security breaches, including documentation and reporting
Work closely with the Chief Information Officer and Privacy Officer to develop and administer security awareness training for all employees and contractors
Lead strategic security and incident response planning to achieve business goals by prioritizing defense initiatives through the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, and upgrading of current and future security tools, technologies, and systems
Ensure regular risk assessments, penetration testing, and remediation efforts are conducted on a regular and timely basis
Monitor and analyze network and system activity for anomalies and trends to prevent and remediate security incidents in a timely manner
Work with IT to implement secure system configurations and DevSecOps practices
Evaluate third-party vendors and partners for security and compliance posture
Complete all required security assessments from existing or prospective clients
Participate in contract negotiations to ensure appropriate security requirements and data protection terms are in place
Manage the employee hiring process including developing and updating job descriptions, developing performance expectations, identifying essential functions and knowledge, skills and abilities required for applicable positions, and selecting and assigning staff
Supervise and manage employee and team performance by coaching, counseling, motivating, and evaluating employees on a continual basis. Implement disciplinary action as needed and in consultation with Human Resources
Coordinate team projects, schedule work assignments, set priorities, and direct the work of subordinate employees
Ensure effective employee relations by sustaining an ethical, non-discriminatory and safe work environment and establishing effective communication lines and methods. Identify and solve employee problems, manage conflict, and respond to grievances as needed
Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry’s best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data
Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in developing and managing a comprehensive information security and risk management program
Experience serving as a HIPAA Security Officer or similar role
Strong collaboration skills with executive leadership, legal, compliance, and IT teams
Experience in executing Cyber Incident Response plans
Knowledge of emerging security trends and ability to conduct research for process improvements
Experience in establishing, implementing, maintaining, and auditing information security policies, procedures, and controls
Ability to conduct regular risk assessments and security audits
Experience in overseeing security incident response planning and investigation
Ability to develop and administer security awareness training
Experience in leading strategic security and incident response planning
Knowledge of risk assessments, penetration testing, and remediation efforts
Experience in monitoring and analyzing network and system activity
Ability to implement secure system configurations and DevSecOps practices
Experience in evaluating third-party vendors for security and compliance
Ability to complete security assessments for clients
Experience in participating in contract negotiations for security requirements
Experience in managing the employee hiring process
Ability to supervise and manage employee and team performance
Experience in coordinating team projects and scheduling work assignments
Ability to ensure effective employee relations and manage conflict
Familiarity with Corporate Compliance Program and policies
Company
PathGroup
PathGroup provides anatomic and clinical pathology services in Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, and North Carolina.
Founded in 1996
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
PathGroup has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.5M2022-05-13Private Equity
2016-08-01Private Equity
2010-01-12Debt Financing· $19.5M
Leadership Team
Imad Nijim
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer
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