IT Director

Pacific Health Group•San Diego, CA

1d•$78,500 - $82,500•Onsite

About The Position

At Pacific Health Group, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing healthcare. You will play a vital role in this mission. We are dedicated to improving health outcomes by addressing social determinants of health and coordinating comprehensive community-based services, particularly through our programs. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven environment, we invite you to join our team. Overview The Director of Information Technology & Information Security is responsible for the end-to-end ownership of all technology systems, data security, and regulatory compliance at Pacific Health Group. This role establishes, governs, and enforces the organization’s security posture, ensuring that all systems, data, and operations meet or exceed HIPAA, HITECH, and industry best practices. This position functions as the single point of accountability for IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, data protection, PHI safeguards, and security governance. The role requires both strategic leadership and hands-on execution in a regulated healthcare environment.

Requirements

Extensive experience in IT, cybersecurity, or information security leadership.
Demonstrated expertise in HIPAA compliance and healthcare data protection.
Strong understanding of cloud security, endpoint security, and identity management.
Experience creating policies, controls, and compliance frameworks from the ground up.
Ability to operate with high autonomy and accountability.

Nice To Haves

CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certifications.
Prior experience in healthcare, health tech, or regulated industries.
Experience managing audits, risk assessments, and compliance programs.
Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, or similar security frameworks.

Responsibilities

Information Security Program Ownership
HIPAA, PHI & Regulatory Compliance
IT Infrastructure & Systems Oversight
Cybersecurity Operations & Incident Response
Data Protection & Privacy
Vendor, Tool & Third-Party Risk Management
Governance, Training & Enforcement
Strategy, Reporting & Executive Advisory

Benefits

160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
12 Paid Holidays per year, including your birthday and one floating holiday after 1 year of employment
4 Paid Volunteer Hours per Month to support causes you care about
Bereavement Leave, including Fur Baby Bereavement
90% Employer-paid Employee-Only Medical Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability | AD&D
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) with Company Match
Monthly Stipend
Opportunities for professional development and internal growth
Employee Discounts via Great Work Perks and Perks at Work