Pacific Health Group

IT Director

Pacific Health Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $78,500 - $82,500 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

CloudCyber Security

About the role

  • Architect and maintain a formal, organization-wide Information Security Program.
  • Define and enforce security controls across applications, infrastructure, devices, and users.
  • Establish policies for data classification, encryption, access control, logging, monitoring, and retention.
  • Ensure least-privilege access and zero-trust principles are implemented across systems.
  • Continuously monitor evolving threat landscapes and proactively adapt controls.
  • Serve as the internal authority for HIPAA Security Rule and Privacy Rule compliance.
  • Ensure proper safeguards for creation, storage, transmission, and disposal of PHI.
  • Maintain compliance documentation, risk assessments, and audit evidence.
  • Lead HIPAA risk analyses and remediation plans.
  • Oversee Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) from a security and IT standpoint.
  • Own the design, implementation, and maintenance of all IT systems, including cloud platforms, networks and connectivity, end-user devices, and SaaS applications.
  • Establish formal incident response plans and escalation procedures.
  • Lead response efforts for security incidents, attempted breaches, phishing, impersonation, or data exposure.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
  • Define and enforce controls for sensitive data, PHI, and confidential business information.
  • Evaluate security posture of third-party vendors and platforms.
  • Develop and enforce IT and security policies applicable to all staff.
  • Define a long-term IT and security roadmap aligned with business growth.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in IT, cybersecurity, or information security leadership.
  • Demonstrated expertise in HIPAA compliance and healthcare data protection.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security, endpoint security, and identity management.
  • Experience creating policies, controls, and compliance frameworks from the ground up.
  • Ability to operate with high autonomy and accountability.
  • CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certifications (preferred).
  • Prior experience in healthcare, health tech, or regulated industries (preferred).
  • Experience managing audits, risk assessments, and compliance programs (preferred).
  • Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, or similar security frameworks (preferred).
Benefits
  • 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 12 Paid Holidays per year, including your birthday and one floating holiday after 1 year of employment
  • 4 Paid Volunteer Hours per Month to support causes you care about
  • Bereavement Leave, including Fur Baby Bereavement
  • 90% Employer-paid Employee-Only Medical Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability | AD&D
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Monthly Stipend
  • Opportunities for professional development and internal growth
  • Employee Discounts via Great Work Perks and Perks at Work
  • Quarterly In-Person Events

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
information security programsecurity controlsdata classificationencryptionaccess controlzero-trust principlesrisk assessmentsincident responsecloud securityendpoint security
Soft skills
leadershipautonomyaccountability
Certifications
CISSPCISM