VCIO - Medical

Layer 9 • Suffolk, VA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a Strategic Technology Advisor who thrives in regulated environments and understands that technology strategy must align with compliance, risk management, and operational continuity. In this role, you will serve as a strategic advisor to healthcare and compliance-driven organizations, helping them navigate evolving regulatory requirements (HIPAA, security frameworks, data protection standards) while leveraging technology to improve patient care, operational efficiency, and long-term scalability. The vCIO will be responsible for translating business objectives into secure, compliant, and forward-thinking technology strategies, ensuring our clients are not only protected but positioned for growth.

Requirements

• Experience working with healthcare or regulated industries (HIPAA strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks (HIPAA, NIST, CIS, SOC 2, etc.)
• Proven ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical technology strategies
• Experience conducting or guiding risk assessments, audits, or compliance initiatives
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles in compliance-driven environments
• Ability to communicate complex compliance and risk concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong business acumen with a focus on risk, liability, and operational continuity
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, and secure cloud architectures

Responsibilities

• Strategic Technology Leadership: Serve as a strategic advisor to healthcare and regulated clients, aligning technology initiatives with business goals, compliance requirements, and risk tolerance. Guide clients to making informed decisions that balance innovation with regulatory responsibility.
• Digital Transformation Maven: Lead digital transformation initiatives with a focus on clinical workflows, patient data protection, and operational efficiency. Ensure technology adoption supports both compliance standards and improved service delivery.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor in cybersecurity and regulatory compliance, guiding clients through frameworks such as HIPAA, NIST, CIS, and other applicable standards. Develop roadmaps that strengthen security posture while maintaining operational continuity.
• Risk Management & Governance: Establish and guide IT governance practices, including risk assessments, policy development, and compliance alignment. Help clients understand their risk of exposure and build actionable plans to mitigate it.
• System Design and Planning: Design and recommend solutions that meet both technical and regulatory requirements, ensuring systems are secure, scalable, and audit ready.
• Collaborative Team Member: Work closely with internal teams to keep a pulse on your clients. Your clients will have touchpoints with several other teams and it’s important that all communication stays cohesive. Your most important responsibility is to be the liaison between the client and Layer 9, keeping in the best interests of both parties.
• Educate clients on regulatory requirements, emerging threats, and compliance obligations, and how those directly impact their operations and liability.
• Lead or support security risk assessments and compliance reviews, translating findings into actionable plans.
• Align clients with Layer 9’s security and compliance standards, ensuring consistency across environments.
• Present and guide technology on roadmaps and budgets with a focus on risk reduction, compliance maturity, and long-term sustainability.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure execution aligns with compliance expectations and strategic intent.
• Track lifecycle management with attention to compliance implications of outdated systems and software.
• Any other tasks requested for assistance by the Leadership Team.

Benefits

• The opportunity to shape the technology roadmap for clients of a dynamic and rapidly growing tech company.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment where your ideas and expertise are valued.
• Competitive compensation packages and benefits.
• Professional development opportunities to stay at the forefront of technology trends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed