IT Compliance Specialist

Our Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule: Full Time

About Us – Information Technology (IT)

• Flexible scheduling 

• On the job training

• Gain exposure to new and advanced technology in the healthcare setting

What You’ll Do

The IT Compliance Specialist ensures that Freeman Health System’s information technology practices align with HIPAA, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-53, and other applicable laws and regulations. This role is responsible for assessing IT architecture and processes to ensure the protection, reliability, and compliance of information assets, while also providing reporting, guidance, and project planning across IT and other departments. The specialist collaborates with third parties to conduct vendor risk assessments and contributes to the development of system and group policies, procedures, and knowledge base documentation related to compliance and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct IT compliance reviews and audits to assess systems, controls, and procedures for accuracy and regulatory alignment.

• Monitor and interpret changes in industry regulations (e.g., HIPAA, NIST 800-53, NIST-CSF) to ensure ongoing compliance.

• Evaluate IT and security operations to identify gaps and recommend improvements.

• Develop and maintain compliance documentation, including policies, procedures, and controls.

• Collaborate with departments to address compliance issues and implement corrective actions.

• Provide vendor and third-party risk assessments and reporting.

• Support policy and process development with the Information Security Officer.

• Deliver compliance training and guidance to staff.

• Communicate compliance status and audit findings to management and stakeholders.

• Document audit procedures and findings clearly and accurately.

• Assist internal and external auditors and follow up on remediation efforts.

• Participate in compliance-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Demonstrate working knowledge of ISO 27001, HIPAA, and NIST frameworks.

• Communicate effectively across teams and levels of the organization.

• Work independently with strong critical thinking and minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or 4 years of experience in a related field (Compliance, Cyber Security, Information Technology) 

• Ability to travel to other facilities 

Preferred Requirements

• Audit, Compliance and/or Security certification(s) such as CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CISSP and/or equivalent experience are highly desired.

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.