Manager of Information Security
Freeman Hospital West, United States
Freeman Health System
Locally owned, not-for-profit and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System has two hospitals in Joplin as well as Freeman Neosho Hospital and Ozark Center.Our Mission
To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.
Schedule: Full Time (40 hours per week)
What You’ll Do
The Manager of Information Security will identify, recommend, and implement processes and technological improvements to enhance Freeman Health System’s security posture. This forward-looking leader will develop 1–3-year road maps in collaboration with the Information Security leadership team, promote compliance and operational efficiency, and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data across enterprise systems. The role involves working closely with various departments, adhering to regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and NIST, and leading or coordinating both security and cross-functional projects.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and support security software deployments (e.g., intrusion detection, access management).
- Monitor security systems and software (e.g., firewalls, cryptography, anti-virus).
- Analyze and resolve security breaches and vulnerabilities.
- Stay updated on latest threats and trends.
- Develop and improve cybersecurity standards, policies, and processes.
- Research, recommend, and deploy cybersecurity hardware and software.
- Assist with audits and remediation to ensure compliance.
- Collaborate on security programs and projects.
- Propose policy changes for efficiency and compliance.
- Assist in budget projections and manage operational metrics.
- Oversee talent management: acquisition, development, mentoring, and performance.
- Facilitate staff engagement and retention.
- Create development plans and identify training needs.
- Align team roles with strengths and growth opportunities.
- Lead and coordinate IT projects with operational partners.
- Ensure proper documentation and system analysis.
- Plan resources and estimate effort for team tasks.
- Set priorities and timelines for project completion.
- Assist in IT budget development and planning.
- Maintain on-call rotations and exceed customer service expectations.
- Ensure security in hardware, applications, and software evaluations.
- Ensure security solutions meet business needs.
- Foster cooperation and shared vision across departments.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Business, or related field (4 years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of degree in addition to items below)
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated success leading and mentoring others in Cyber Security
• Demonstrated success using effective communication and interpersonal skills to lead others directly or indirectly
• Demonstrated success being proactive and innovative
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale projects and delegating tasks appropriately
Work Experience Preference
• Seven (7) years of relevant experience working in critical infrastructure.
• Seven (7) years of Network, Security, or similar Infrastructure support and delivery experience
• Seven (7) years of experience performing system administration and engineering
• Two (2) years progressive leadership experience within healthcare IT
Preferred Licenses & Certifications
CISSP, CISM
Freeman Perks and Programs
For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!
Health, vision, dental insurance
Retirement with employer match
Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
Milestone payments with longevity of employment
Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex time off (FTO)
Extended Sick pay
Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: Audits CISM CISSP Compliance Cryptography Firewalls HIPAA Intrusion detection NIST Vulnerabilities
Perks/benefits: Career development Health care Wellness
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