UnityPoint Health · 1 day ago
Regional Information Security Officer
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expUnityPoint Health is looking for a Regional Information Security Officer (RISO) to oversee the information security program in collaboration with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The RISO will promote enterprise security initiatives, assess and manage risks, and serve as the escalation point for security issues within the region or affiliate.
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Responsibilities
Support projects to create, implement, manage, and enforce information security directives as mandated by federal, state, and local agencies and to appropriately mitigate information risks
Support the development and ongoing management of the information security program for UPH including policies, procedures, guidelines, awareness and training plan, overall security infrastructure, and monitoring
Ensure the ongoing integration of information security with business strategies and requirements within the region, affiliate, or service line
Ensure access control, disaster recovery, business continuity, incident response, risk management, and other information security best practices, are properly addressed in the region, affiliate or service line
Support information security awareness and training initiatives to educate workforce about information risks and how to mitigate them
Participate in on-going information risk assessments and audits to ensure that information systems are adequately protected and meet all regulations
Work with vendors, outside consultants, and other third parties to improve information security within the organization
Monitor the effectiveness of the information security program throughout region, affiliate, or service line and provide regular reports to the local Compliance Committee and the CISO
Work closely with the Regional Privacy Officers for ongoing application of technology functionality to protect PHI
Stay up-to-date with current and emerging information security threats, reported incidents and new and updated data protection laws and regulations
Fulfills the ISO role for the assigned region, affiliate, or service line
Advises, communicates, and responds to individuals regarding information security questions and/or concerns
Supports the UPH strategic direction and balances it with the specific business and information systems needs of the customers
Performs daily monitoring, investigation, and mitigation of security violations
Understands system security requirements by business function
Communicates with all levels of management and end users concerning the policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines related to information security
Ensures that the communication occurs and is appropriate at each level
Oversees risk assessment and risk management processes for their assigned region, affiliate, or service line
Assists in the investigation, planning, documentation, implementation, maintenance, and testing of incident response, business continuity, emergency operations, and disaster recovery plans and audit controls
Assists in the development of an education program that promotes security planning, awareness and training throughout the organization
Provides expertise to projects to ensure compliance with UPH policy, security and privacy standards, and state and federal laws and regulations
Reports non-adherence and non-conformity to standards and policies to local governing bodies and the CISO
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree is required. Equivalent education and work experience will be accepted only if previous experience applies to specific work in the information protection field
At least five (5) years of experience in information security or healthcare regulations
Broad understanding of HIPAA compliance regulations, information protection and technology controls, auditing processes, and disaster recovery/contingency planning
Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills
Understands computer system functionality, limitations, and architecture of supported applications and platforms
Benefits
Paid time off
Parental leave
401K matching
Employee recognition program
Dental and health insurance
Paid holidays
Short and long-term disability
Pet insurance
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Company
UnityPoint Health
UnityPoint Health is an integrated health system that provide a full range of coordinated care to patients and families.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.19MKey Investors
Baldrick's Foundation
2025-11-20Grant
2014-02-12Grant· $0.19M
Leadership Team
MarCia Ekworomadu
Vice President, Operations- Oncology Service Line
Carmen Kleinsmith
Chief Nursing Officer
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