Healthcare Technology and Cybersecurity Specialist

County Of Sonoma • Santa Rosa, CA

383d • $96,717 - $117,547

About The Position

The Healthcare Technology and Cybersecurity Specialist at the Department of Health Services (DHS) is responsible for ensuring the security and privacy of sensitive health information. This role involves managing access controls, monitoring system activity, conducting vulnerability assessments, and responding to security incidents to comply with HIPAA and other regulations. The specialist will collaborate with various teams to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of personal health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII).

Requirements

• Proven experience with information security, including managing access controls, vulnerability assessments, and incident response.
• Understanding of security principles, including role-based access, encryption, and network monitoring.
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory frameworks, such as HIPAA.
• Ability to act swiftly to address and resolve security incidents.
• Understanding of current technologies and challenges related to systems and cyber security.
• Familiarity with applicable software systems, such as SEIM, GRC, EHR, Crowdstrike, Nessus, KnowB4, MDM.

Nice To Haves

• IT Security Certification such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or other recognized IT Security certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the security of sensitive data and systems in compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Manage access controls and monitor system activity.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and respond to security incidents.
• Develop and maintain role-based access programs and audit onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Identify and manage the locations of protected data within network drives and databases.
• Configure, manage, monitor, and serve as the subject matter expert on software systems.
• Monitor system activity on county and vendor networks for security and compliance concerns.
• Ensure Mobile Device Management (MDM) remains active on assigned devices and initiate deactivation.
• Provide system security training to staff based on current risk analysis and security events.
• Advise senior management on information/data security matters.

Benefits

• Hybrid Telework options available depending on assignment.
• Salary advancement after 1,040 hours for good performance.
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and 8 floating holiday hours per year.
• 100% premium contribution for employee-only and employee + family health plan options.
• Annual benefit allowances of up to $500 for staff development/wellness pay.
• County contributions to post-retirement health insurance/benefits.
• Pension fully integrated with Social Security.
• Paid parental leave of up to 8 weeks after 12 months of County employment.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed