Head of Security

Responsibilities

Kforce is working with a client in search of a Head of Security to join their team. This position is full time, direct hire and hybrid near Tarrytown, NY. Overview: Are you ready to lead security at a fast-growing healthcare technology company that's reshaping the future of digital health? We're looking for a visionary and hands-on Head of Security to build and scale our enterprise security, privacy, and compliance program. This is a high-impact leadership role with direct visibility to the executive team and a clear path toward a future CISO position. You'll be the driving force behind our security strategy-advising leadership on risk, leading incident response, and implementing cloud security best practices. If you thrive in dynamic environments and want to make a real difference, this is your opportunity. Responsibilities:

• Lead Security Strategy: Define and execute a security roadmap aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements
• Advise Executives: Act as a trusted partner to the CTO and leadership team on emerging threats and opportunities
• Promote Security Culture: Foster awareness and best practices across engineering, product, and operations
• Drive Compliance: Lead initiatives for SOC 2, HIPAA, HITRUST, and GDPR readiness
• Own Cloud Security: Oversee architecture and controls in AWS (IAM, KMS, VPC, monitoring)
• Manage Risk: Implement vulnerability scanning, endpoint protection, and incident response protocols
• Build & Lead Teams: Manage a small, high-performing security team and key vendor relationships
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with Legal, Product, and external auditors to ensure compliance and readiness
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
• 10 years of experience in information security, IT operations, or compliance leadership
• 3 years of team or vendor management
• Deep knowledge of security frameworks (HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST)
• Hands-on experience with audits, incident response, and cloud ecosystems (especially AWS)
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, HITRUST
• Bonus points for experience in healthcare, fintech, or other regulated industries
  
  

Why Join Us

• Direct access to executive leadership and strategic decision-making
• Clear path to CISO-level growth
• Mission-driven culture with technology at its core
• Work-life balance with a hybrid schedule
• Be part of a company that values innovation, impact, and integrity
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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