Sentara Healthcare

Medical Device Cyber Security Program Manager

Sentara Healthcare$120K — $183K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity program management, healthcare IT, or clinical engineering leadership.
  • Experience leading enterprise-wide programs in complex environments.
  • Strong knowledge of medical device ecosystems and vulnerability management.
  • Understanding of HIPAA Security Rule and FDA guidance on medical device cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and continuously improve the cybersecurity program for medical devices.
  • Coordinate activities across cybersecurity, IT, and clinical operations teams.
  • Oversee risk-based management of vulnerabilities and remediation efforts.
  • Support governance forums to track program performance and risk.
  • Manage vendor compliance for asset data, patching, and incident response.
  • Align program with cybersecurity regulations and accreditation requirements.
  • Standardize processes for device lifecycle management and incident response.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility, and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance up to $5,250/year
  • Student Debt Pay Down up to $10,000
  • Pet Insurance
Full Job Description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

This position has a hybrid work schedule.

Must be willing to travel to any of the 12 primary local hospitals.

Overview
Sentara Health is seeking a Medical Device Cyber Security Program Manager to lead and mature the enterprise medical device security program across a multi-hospital environment. This role will drive operational rigor, cross-functional alignment, and risk-based execution to help ensure medical devices remain secure, compliant, and aligned with clinical safety and enterprise cybersecurity requirements.
The Program Manager will partner closely with Cybersecurity, IT, Clinical Engineering/HTM, clinical operations, and third-party vendors to strengthen governance, improve vulnerability management, support audit readiness, and standardize processes across Sentara facilities.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead execution and continuous improvement of the enterprise medical device cybersecurity program.
  • Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across cybersecurity, IT, Clinical Engineering/HTM, clinical operations, and vendors.
  • Oversee risk-based vulnerability management, including prioritization, remediation tracking, compensating controls, and executive reporting.
  • Support governance forums, operating cadence, KPIs, and leadership briefings to monitor program performance and risk posture.
  • Manage vendor accountability for asset data quality, patching, firmware updates, incident response, and resolution of cross-vendor gaps.
  • Ensure program alignment with relevant cybersecurity, healthcare regulatory, audit, and accreditation expectations.
  • Standardize processes for device onboarding, decommissioning, change management, and medical device incident response.

    Education
    • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in IT program/project management with a bachelor's degree (Required)

    • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in IT program/project management without a bachelor's degree (Required)

    Certification/Licensure
    • Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, CISSP, HCISPP, or CISM (Preferred)

    Experience

    Required

    • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
    • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity program management, healthcare IT, clinical engineering, or a related leadership role.
    • Experience leading enterprise-wide or multi-site programs in complex operational environments.
    • Strong knowledge of medical device ecosystems, clinical workflows, vulnerability management, and risk frameworks.
    • Working knowledge of HIPAA Security Rule, FDA medical device cybersecurity guidance, and healthcare audit or accreditation expectations.

    Preferred

    • Experience in a large integrated delivery network or multi-hospital health system.
    • Familiarity with IoMT security platforms such as Cynerio or Medigate.
    • Knowledge of CMMS/CMDB integration, asset data governance, network segmentation, zero trust, and VLANs.
    • Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, CISSP, HCISPP, or CISM.

    Work Environment
    • Primarily onsite role supporting multiple Sentara Health facilities.
    • Enterprise-level coordination across hospitals, ambulatory sites, imaging centers, and related clinical locations.
    • Occasional after-hours engagement may be required for critical issues or major changes.

    This is an opportunity to lead a high-impact cybersecurity program that directly supports patient safety, clinical operations, and enterprise risk reduction across a complex healthcare environment.

    Talroo-IT ,

    PMP, PgMP, CISSP, HCISPP, or CISM, IoMT, Cynerio, Medigate, cybersecurity, program management, enterprise medical device, healthcare IT, clinical engineering

    We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $120,744.00 - $183,164.80 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.

    Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

    Medical, Dental, Vision plans

    • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

    • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

    • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

    • Emergency Backup Care

    • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

    • Life Insurance

    • 401k/403B with Employer Match

    • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

    • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

    •Pet Insurance 
    •Legal Resources Plan
    •Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

    About Sentara Healthcare

    Sentara Healthcare is a not-for-profit healthcare system that operates hospitals, outpatient care centers, imaging centers, and other healthcare facilities in Virginia and North Carolina. The system provides a range of medical services, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, pediatrics, and women's health. Sentara Healthcare also offers health plans and wellness programs. The system is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
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    30,000 employees
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