Purpose & Scope

The Director of Cybersecurity Compliance leads the healthcare organization’s information security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) program. This role is accountable for defining regulatory requirements, establishing risk management frameworks, and independently assessing the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls to ensure alignment with healthcare regulations, patient privacy obligations, and industry standards.

This leader serves as the independent oversight function for cybersecurity, ensuring that controls implemented by cybersecurity and IT teams meet regulatory, audit, and risk expectations without introducing bias from operational ownership. The Director partners closely with cybersecurity operations, clinical leadership, legal, and compliance to embed security and compliance into workflows while maintaining safe and uninterrupted patient care.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, or related field. Master’s preferred.

Experience

10+ years of experience in IT security, risk, or compliance, with significant experience in healthcare

5+ years in a leadership role within a healthcare or regulated environment

Knowledge And Skills

Deep knowledge of healthcare regulations (HIPAA/HITECH) and security frameworks (NIST, HITRUST, ISO)
Strong understanding of risk management methodologies and audit practices
Experience with GRC platforms and compliance tooling
Ability to independently assess control effectiveness and identify gaps
Strong understanding of PHI handling, privacy requirements, and breach response obligations
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical governance structures

Certification/Licensure

CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC, preferred
HCISPP (Healthcare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner), preferred
HITRUST CCSFP, preferred

VHC Health

Vacatures

Director, Cybersecurity Compliance