What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Security Officer - Healthcare position at HK Tech?
Company Description
HK Tech is a company founded and led by technologists, driven by the belief that exceptional technology begins with exceptional people. We are dedicated to creating customized IT solutions tailored to organizations’ unique needs, ensuring scalable and impactful outcomes. Anchored in the principle of Human Kindness, we treat both our clients and team members with genuine respect and care, fostering long-term partnerships and an exceptional employee retention rate. With expertise in delivering comprehensive technology solutions and staff augmentation, we strive to maximize value for our clients while building a positive and collaborative team environment.
Role Description
***Work Location***: This is a remote‑based, field position that requires regular travel to 13 southern Utah hospital locations to provide on‑site support.
Our client seeks a Health Center Chief Security Officer (CSO) to serve as a trusted partner to a network of (13) community Health Centers, supporting privacy, security, and cybersecurity practices. In this role, the CSO will lead the development, adoption, and ongoing improvement of HIPAA and HITEQ-aligned security safeguards, working with Health Center leadership to assess risk, guide compliance efforts, and strengthen cybersecurity posture. Successful candidates will be motivated by driving improvement, building effective working relationships, and supporting a coordinated approach to health center security. This role operates at both a strategic and operational level, with primary emphasis on enterprise security leadership, risk governance, and program maturity.
This model provides strategic leadership, technical expertise, and consistent guidance on privacy, security, and cybersecurity while respecting local operations, governance, and clinical priorities. The CSO serves as a strategist and advisor, supporting Health Centers through a scalable shared-services approach.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Provide centralized leadership and oversight of privacy, security, and cybersecurity programs for (13) participating Health Centers through a shared-services model.
- Leadership and strategic planning skills, with experience in managing cybersecurity teams and initiatives.
- Expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, risk management practices, and compliance standards including HIPAA and other healthcare regulations.
- Proficiency in identifying threats, conducting security assessments, and developing incident response strategies.
- In-depth knowledge of security technologies, tools, and best practices for network, cloud, and endpoint protection.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and advising executives.
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.
- Proven experience in cybersecurity leadership, ideally within the healthcare or a regulated industry.