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Information Security Officer
We are in search of an IT Risk and Compliance Specialist to join our team located in Lafayette, Louisiana. As a key member of our team, your role will encompass the management of security strategies, compliance, and disaster recovery plans. You will also be involved in the development of policies and risk assessments. This role offers a contract to permanent employment opportunity.
Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Security Leadership & Compliance
Define Security Strategy: Develop a comprehensive, long-term strategy that integrates security best practices.
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: Ensure adherence to relevant healthcare and safety regulations, including HIPAA, and various industry standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001).
Policy Development: Create and update organization-wide security policies, ensuring they meet both operational needs and regulatory requirements.
Risk Assessment & Management: Conduct regular assessments to identify vulnerabilities; prioritize and direct mitigation efforts across different business units. Collaboration & Communication
Cross-functional Liaison: Work closely with medical operations, safety management, and technical teams to integrate security protocols into existing workflows, balancing efficiency with protection.
Incident Response Coordination: Oversee the development of incident response and disaster recovery plans, collaborating with the operational ISO to swiftly address security incidents.
External Partnerships: Evaluate and manage third-party vendor security, especially for remote medical sites, industrial safety platforms, and security system integrations.
Security Awareness: Lead organization-wide training on cybersecurity best practices, ensuring front-line staff (EMTs, paramedics, industrial safety technicians) and corporate teams understand their role in protecting sensitive data. Reporting & Governance
Executive Reporting: Provide concise, business-focused updates to senior leadership on security posture, risk status, and compliance efforts.
Governance & Metrics: Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of security controls, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability.
Consultant & Vendor Oversight: Coordinate with external consultants for specialized audits, penetration tests, or compliance assessments, ensuring timely resolution of identified issues.
Requirements
Required Skills and Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Experience: 10 years in cybersecurity, compliance, or risk management, ideally within healthcare, or similarly regulated industries.
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with healthcare and safety regulations (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS, DOT/EMS guidelines) and industry security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
Strategic Mindset: Demonstrated ability to create and implement long-term security strategies across multiple business lines.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills; translating complex security concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
Certifications: Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC) are highly desirable.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.
Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.
Information Security Officer
We are in search of an IT Risk and Compliance Specialist to join our team located in Lafayette, Louisiana. As a key member of our team, your role will encompass the management of security strategies, compliance, and disaster recovery plans. You will also be involved in the development of policies and risk assessments. This role offers a contract to permanent employment opportunity.
Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Security Leadership & Compliance
Define Security Strategy: Develop a comprehensive, long-term strategy that integrates security best practices.
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: Ensure adherence to relevant healthcare and safety regulations, including HIPAA, and various industry standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001).
Policy Development: Create and update organization-wide security policies, ensuring they meet both operational needs and regulatory requirements.
Risk Assessment & Management: Conduct regular assessments to identify vulnerabilities; prioritize and direct mitigation efforts across different business units. Collaboration & Communication
Cross-functional Liaison: Work closely with medical operations, safety management, and technical teams to integrate security protocols into existing workflows, balancing efficiency with protection.
Incident Response Coordination: Oversee the development of incident response and disaster recovery plans, collaborating with the operational ISO to swiftly address security incidents.
External Partnerships: Evaluate and manage third-party vendor security, especially for remote medical sites, industrial safety platforms, and security system integrations.
Security Awareness: Lead organization-wide training on cybersecurity best practices, ensuring front-line staff (EMTs, paramedics, industrial safety technicians) and corporate teams understand their role in protecting sensitive data. Reporting & Governance
Executive Reporting: Provide concise, business-focused updates to senior leadership on security posture, risk status, and compliance efforts.
Governance & Metrics: Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of security controls, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability.
Consultant & Vendor Oversight: Coordinate with external consultants for specialized audits, penetration tests, or compliance assessments, ensuring timely resolution of identified issues.
Requirements
Required Skills and Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Experience: 10 years in cybersecurity, compliance, or risk management, ideally within healthcare, or similarly regulated industries.
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with healthcare and safety regulations (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS, DOT/EMS guidelines) and industry security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
Strategic Mindset: Demonstrated ability to create and implement long-term security strategies across multiple business lines.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills; translating complex security concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
Certifications: Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC) are highly desirable.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.
Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.
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