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Director Information Security Jobs in Montana, United States at Healthcare IS
Title: Director Information Security
Company: Healthcare IS
Location: Montana, United States
Director of Information Security
Remote | Healthcare Provider Organization | Executive Leadership Opportunity
Shape the Future of Cybersecurity in Healthcare
A growing healthcare provider organization is seeking a strategic and collaborative Director of Information Security to lead the continued evolution of its enterprise cybersecurity program.
This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an experienced security professional who enjoys influencing organizational strategy, partnering with executive leadership, and building a security-first culture across a complex healthcare environment. The Director of Information Security will play a critical role in protecting patient information, strengthening organizational resilience, managing enterprise risk, and advancing cybersecurity maturity throughout the organization.
This position offers the rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping shape the future direction of information security within a mission-driven healthcare organization.
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Lead the organization's enterprise information security strategy, governance framework, and cybersecurity roadmap
- Develop and mature security policies, standards, procedures, and organizational best practices
- Oversee enterprise risk management, security assessments, vulnerability management, and remediation planning
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, regulatory requirements, industry frameworks, and security standards
- Partner with executive leadership to communicate cybersecurity risks, priorities, and recommendations
- Develop security metrics, dashboards, and executive-level reporting for leadership and governance committees
- Lead third-party risk management and vendor security review processes
- Guide incident response preparedness, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning efforts
- Promote security awareness and cybersecurity education across the organization
- Collaborate with clinical, operational, and technology leaders to integrate security into organizational initiatives and technology investments
- Support the protection of critical healthcare systems, patient information, clinical applications, and enterprise technologies
- Evaluate emerging threats and recommend proactive measures to strengthen the organization's security posture
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Fully remote leadership position
- Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide technology and cybersecurity strategy
- Direct interaction with executive leadership and key organizational stakeholders
- Ability to shape and mature a growing information security program
- Mission-driven healthcare environment focused on serving patients and communities
- Broad organizational impact across clinical, operational, and technology functions
- Strong culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Strategic role balancing long-term vision with operational execution
Ideal Experience
- 8+ years of progressive information security, cybersecurity, or risk management experience
- Experience leading enterprise security programs within hospitals, health systems, healthcare providers, or other highly regulated environments
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks including NIST, CIS Controls, HITRUST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA Security requirements
- Demonstrated experience with governance, risk management, compliance, and security program development
- Experience presenting security strategy, risk assessments, and organizational priorities to executive leadership and governance committees
- Knowledge of incident response, vulnerability management, business continuity, and third-party risk management
- Ability to translate technical security concepts into business-focused discussions
- Strong relationship-building and leadership skills with the ability to influence across multiple departments
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
- CISSP, CISM, CRISC, HCISPP, or related certifications preferred
If you're a cybersecurity leader who enjoys building relationships, influencing strategy, and strengthening security programs that directly support patient care and organizational success, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.
