Information Security Consultant

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Organization:

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley

Position Overview:

Responsible for supporting information security-related operational functions in the assigned Sutter Health (SH) affiliate(s), including activities related to the confidentiality, access, use, and disclosure of protected health information and other confidential information. Acts as lead on some projects and activities and may represent information security in meetings with affiliate leadership or other affiliate management discussions. Provides a wide range of support, including assisting with developing, implementing, maintaining, and enhancing the information security program in compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and Sutter Health's privacy and security policies. May lead investigations, workforce trainings, physical audits, and facility rounding. Investigates and maintains documentation of information security incidents and ensure timely reporting to patients and government entities as required by law.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’ degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Business, Management, STEM, or related filed, or equivalent education/experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional in 1 year

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 8 years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of information security concepts and current information security trends and practices including security processes and methods.

• General knowledge and experience in organizational consensus building.

• Expert skills in security concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Significant knowledge of software, hardware, databases, networks, firewalls, encryption, and other system security devices

• Proven ability to function effectively in a dynamic multi-facility environment to affect change.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and issues from a variety of perspectives to understand the legal, clinical, and human resource impact of decisions.

• Project management skills, including the ability to initiate, plan, execute, and control activities to meet requirements and timelines of regional and system-wide initiatives or projects that are frequently driven by new or changing regulations.

• Demonstrated ability to present ideas and concepts effectively to management, physicians, and employees.

• Proven ability to influence and change non-compliant behavior without direct line of authority.

• Demonstrated ability to visualize, and to explain in lay terms, how to convert exceedingly large quantities of data into meaningful and useful information for patients, staff, clinicians, and physicians.

• Established managerial and organization skills required to create effective plans and strategies with the Proven ability to articulate the value of these plans/strategies, assemble consensus across all levels of the organization, and lead others through change.

• Established background of leadership, team building, and mentoring.

• Written/verbal interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a broad and diverse group of patients, staff, and internal/external stakeholders.

• Ability to provide effort estimation and complete work based on a schedule of activities in coordination with delivery leader.

• Skills in planning, administration, and management of information systems, operational and technical security controls, and security risk analysis and management.

• Knowledge regarding National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), federal information Processing Standards (FIPS), and other recognized industry security Standards and best practices.

• Possess ability to identify key concepts, factors and risks based on conversations and document them in clear and concise narrative or graphic reports.

• Ability to work alone as well as in a group, under pressure.

• Ability to analyze, make decisions, and solve problems.

• Proven history of executing business impacting projects with defined scope, deliverable, and timelines.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $58.95 to $88.43 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. ​