NCDIT - Security Specialist- Mid Level

Engagement Type : Contract

Short Description :

The Compliance Officer will be familiar with risk management, comfortable leading internal risk assessments, and possess knowledge of HIPAA and NIST privacy and security requirements for health information networks.

Complete Description :

The candidate will be allowed to work remotely but will need to be onsite at short notice. There is a mandatory three week training onsite at the beginning of the engagement. Once all staff return to site the candidate will need to work onsite full time.

The NC HIEA Compliance Officer will ensure that operations follow all relevant state and federal requirements for securely transacting health information via the HIE Network, NC HealthConnex. The Compliance Officer will be familiar with risk management, comfortable leading internal risk assessments, and possess knowledge of HIPAA and NIST privacy and security requirements for health information networks. This position will work closely with the NC HIEA leadership team, DIT legal counsel, and DIT Privacy Team, and DIT Security and Risk Management Team to ensure continual improvement of the NC HIEA's security and risk profile.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of a compliance program for the NC HIEA that includes preparation for HITRUST certification
• Create sound internal controls and monitor adherence to them
• Draft and revise policies
• Proactively audit processes, practices and documents to identify weaknesses
• Evaluate activities to assess compliance risk
• Collaborate with external auditors and DIT Security Team when needed
• Set plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation
• Educate and train employees on regulations and industry practices
• Address employee concerns or questions on compliance
• Keep abreast of industry standards and business goals

Requirements

Required / Desired Skills Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Knowledge of privacy laws (state and federal such as HIPAA (preferred), PCI, CJIS); proven risk management experience. Required Years Experience in creation of risk management strategies and policy development to handle data breaches and other incidents. Required Years Knowledge of NIST controls and experience with completing / conducting assessments; written and verbal communication. Required Years Strong conflict management skills in order to work with senior management to ensure security and data protection rules and regulations are in place. Required Years Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles Required Years Ability to determine whether a security incident violates a privacy principle or legal standard requiring specific legal action. Required Years Ability to work across departments and business units to implement organization's privacy principles and programs. Required Years Ability to develop, update, and / or maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs). Required Years Ability to develop clear directions and instructional materials. Required Years