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Acadia Healthcare · 14 hours ago

Data Protection & Risk Specialist

Franklin, TN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. The Data Protection & Risk Specialist will safeguard sensitive information by serving as the subject matter expert for data classification, data loss prevention, and insider risk management, while collaborating with various teams to enhance data protection practices across the organization.

Mental Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Act as Acadia’s subject matter expert for data classification, labeling, and protection practices. Develop and enforce policies, standards, and procedures to ensure sensitive data is safeguarded consistently

Implement and optimize insider risk detection and prevention capabilities. Define monitoring use cases, incident response processes, and mitigation strategies

Configure, tune, and maintain DLP technologies to reduce the risk of data leakage. Collaborate with business units to ensure DLP controls align with operational needs and compliance requirements

Support enterprise risk assessments related to data protection and insider threats. Document risks, propose mitigations, and ensure alignment with NIST, ISO, HIPAA, and other governance frameworks

Ensure Acadia’s data protection practices comply with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, SOX, PCI, GDPR, and other relevant regulations. Participate in audits, assessments, and compliance reviews

Work closely with IT, compliance, and business leaders to embed data protection into operations and projects. Provide expertise during security reviews and incident investigations

Support development of training programs and awareness campaigns to strengthen organizational culture around data protection and responsible data use

Stay informed on evolving insider threats, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies. Recommend enhancements to data protection and risk management strategies

Qualification

Data Protection LeadershipData Loss Prevention (DLP)Insider Risk ManagementCompliance KnowledgeData Classification FrameworksProject ManagementAwareness & TrainingRisk & GovernanceTechnical ProficiencyHealthcare RegulationsEmerging TechnologiesCommunicationContinuous LearningSoft SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Risk Management, or related field; or equivalent work experience

Minimum 4–6 years in cybersecurity, with 3+ years focused on data protection, insider risk, or DLP

Strong knowledge of data classification frameworks, DLP tools, and insider risk programs

Deep understanding of healthcare regulations (HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2) and familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO, and CIS

Skilled in explaining data protection and risk concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to manage cross-functional security initiatives, prioritize competing tasks, and deliver on time

High level of discretion, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities; proactive and detail-oriented

Committed to staying current on emerging cyber risks, technologies, and best practices in data protection

Preferred

Broader experience in governance, risk management, and compliance

Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, insider risk management solutions, and data tagging technologies

Desired but not required: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CIPP, Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator, GIAC DLP Engineer (GDLPE), HCISPP, or equivalent certifications

Company

Acadia Healthcare

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Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country.

Founded in 2005

Franklin, Tennessee, US

10001+ employees

https://www.acadiahealthcare.com

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