AVP of IT Security

Mount Sinai Medical Center

$110K — $130K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline required, Master's Degree preferred.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP are desired.
  • Minimum of 8 years of IT Security experience is preferred.
  • Experience in healthcare cybersecurity and HIPAA compliance is advantageous.
  • Proven track record of managing security governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

  • Establish strong collaboration with the Privacy Officer and other compliance stakeholders.
  • Chair hospital-wide security committee and participate in compliance audits at board level.
  • Serve as the HIPAA Security Officer to maintain compliance standards.
  • Develop and oversee an IT Security Program focusing on comprehensive security measures.
  • Create and enforce updated IT and Security policies across the organization.
  • Conduct regular risk assessments and manage vulnerability scans, providing remediation plans.
  • Lead investigations into IT incidents and coordinate breach response with various teams.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Life insurance coverage offered.
  • Long-term disability coverage included.
  • Healthcare spending accounts available.
  • Retirement plan participation encouraged.
  • Generous paid time off policies.
  • Pet Insurance offered as an attractive perk.
  • Tuition reimbursement for career development.
  • Employee assistance program support.
  • Wellness program participation promoted.
  • On-site housing available for select positions.
Full Job Description
Department:
CC019350 Information Technology

Job Description Summary:

Position Responsibilities:

Establish and maintain close working relationship with Privacy officer, compliance officer, internal audit, external audit, and other related constituencies.

Serve as chair of hospital-wide security committee and participate in Board-level audit and compliance committees as required Serve as HIPAA Security Officer and ensure all aspects of HIPAA compliance are maintained.

Develop and maintain an IT Security Program that addresses the needs for assessment, prevention, detection, and response to security matters

Establish a policy program and ensure all IT and Security policies are up-to-date, accurate, and communicated/trained throughout the organization Implement

Risk Assessment and Management policies Perform regular and complete risk and vulnerability scans, and provide detailed action plans to remediate risks

Develop and publish a Security Scorecard that measures the security risks and associated KPIs Implement policies and procedures related to user access, including role-based access profiles, user provisioning/de-provisioning processes, SSO, and regular user access audits.

Lead IT incident investigations, working with internal and external groups, including forensics, eDiscovery, etcLead breach reporting and remediation plans when necessary

Establish security standards as it relates to network, server, workstations, end user devices, OS, etc. and ensure contracts include standard language for all new systems to define security configurations

Manage and perform assessments for all new system implementations prior to go-live

Develop a comprehensive security awareness training program, including materials, new hire orientation presentation, Leadership materials, Board briefings, and housing content on a security awareness intranet site

Serve as point of contact for vendors and service providers regarding IT Security matters

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
  • License/Registration/Certification
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP desired Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline, Master's Degree preferred.
  • Experience8 years of IT Security experience desired

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

  • Health benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Healthcare spending accounts
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Wellness program
  • On-site housing for select positions and more!

Degree Requirements:

Certification:

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