Privacy & Security Enterprise Engagement Officer

Centene Corporation

Privacy and security engagement officer translating regulatory and contractual requirements into controls for Centene’s healthcare operations. Driving enterprise risk, audit readiness, governance, and resilience initiatives.

Posted 9/2/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, Florida, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $107,700 - $199,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in translating regulatory and compliance requirements into operational controls and risk management processes, with a strong focus on privacy and security within the health plan industry. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and maintain compliance in highly regulated environments.

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Privacy And Security Risk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceCross-Functional Project LeadershipHIPAA/HITECH KnowledgeCISSP Or CISM Certification

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementOperational ControlsImpact AnalysisCompliance Evidence ValidationBusiness Continuity PlanningControl Gap AssessmentRegulatory Audit SupportExecutive Communication DevelopmentRemediation Strategy DevelopmentContractual Requirement Interpretation

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementCollaborationAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingContinuous Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCIPAIGPCRISCCISA

Industry Keywords

Managed CarePayer IndustryHealth Plan OperationsNIST 800-53CMS MARS-E/ARC-AMPEHITRUSTSOC 2NCQAISO 27001State Privacy Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a partner and advisor between enterprise stakeholders and Enterprise Privacy & Security Risk Management (EPSRM)
Translate privacy, security, AI, business continuity, regulatory, and contractual requirements into operational controls, processes, governance activities, and actionable guidance
Partner with Health Plans, Health Care Enterprises, Shared Services, Compliance, and Market Technology Leads
Conduct impact analyses on new requirements and facilitate cross-functional working groups
Identify resource needs and drive complex enterprise-wide initiatives supporting audit-ready compliance
Identify, assess, and facilitate solutions for privacy, security, AI, business continuity, risk, control gaps, and compliance issues
Support regulatory audits, assessments, readiness reviews, compliance evidence validation, and control-effectiveness reviews
Support market expansion, contract renewals, RFP responses, tabletop exercises, and operational readiness activities
Partner with Legal, Procurement, business stakeholders, Government Affairs, and regulatory stakeholders
Maintain knowledge of Centene’s business operations, technology ecosystems, vendors, and supporting processes
Establish and maintain RACIs, decision frameworks, reporting mechanisms, project tracking, and executive communications
Monitor industry, regulatory, and enforcement trends through professional associations, regulatory forums, roundtables, ISACs, and requests-for-comment activities
Drive continuous improvement of Enterprise Engagement practices
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
Bachelor's Degree Information Security, Information Systems, Risk/Compliance, Business Law, or industry related field; or equivalent experience required
5+ years Privacy/security, risk, or compliance within the managed care, payer/health plan industry required
3+ years identifying, analyzing, and communicating security or privacy control requirements within the context of health plan operations, processes, and systems required
Experience interpreting regulatory, contractual, and compliance requirements and translating them into operational controls, risk management processes, business capabilities, and remediation strategies within highly regulated environments required
Experience leading complex, cross-functional projects or workstreams involving multiple stakeholders, including the development of executive communications, risk assessments, status reporting, and corrective action plans required
Working knowledge of HIPAA/HITECH, state privacy laws, AI governance, business continuity and resilience requirements, NIST 800-53, CMS MARS-E/ARC-AMPE, HITRUST, SOC 2, NCQA, and ISO 27001 required
CISSP or CISM required upon hire
Master's Degree in a related field preferred
Juris Doctor (JD) preferred
CIP, AIGP, CRISC, CISA, or equivalent preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K plan
Stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation, subject to eligibility