Information Technology Security Manager

Work Arrangement: Remote or Hybrid (DFW candidates preferred for 1–2 days onsite)

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000 annually

Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a highly skilled and hands‑on IT Security Manager to lead day‑to‑day cybersecurity operations across a multi‑site healthcare environment . This role is execution‑focused and responsible for directly operating, configuring, and securing the organization’s cybersecurity infrastructure.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise across SIEM, XDR/MDR, SOC operations, endpoint security, cloud security, and AI‑enabled security tools , with the ability to actively investigate alerts, respond to incidents, and drive remediation efforts.

Multi‑site healthcare cybersecurity experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations & Monitoring

Serve as the primary owner of SIEM, XDR, and MDR platforms

Monitor, tune, and optimize alert thresholds to improve detection accuracy and reduce noise

Investigate security alerts, perform root cause analysis, and lead incident response efforts

Conduct threat hunting using MITRE ATT&CK framework methodologies

Manage endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools across all locations

Maintain vulnerability scanning programs and coordinate patch remediation

Incident Response & Risk Mitigation

Lead real‑time incident triage, containment, and remediation activities

Develop and maintain incident response playbooks

Coordinate forensic investigations and external cybersecurity partners

Document incidents and prepare executive‑level summaries

Manage IAM, MFA enforcement, and privileged access controls

Implement and maintain Zero Trust security principles

Oversee firewall configurations, email security, and endpoint hardening

Secure cloud environments including Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS

Conduct access reviews and monitor audit logs

Evaluate and secure AI tools used across clinical and operational workflows

Assess data leakage risks associated with generative AI platforms

Support AI governance initiatives and enforce usage policies

Compliance & Healthcare Security

Maintain HIPAA Security Rule safeguards (Administrative, Physical, Technical)

Support internal and external audits

Conduct periodic security risk assessments

Manage Business Associate Agreement (BAA) security reviews

Security Engineering & Continuous Improvement

Implement security automation workflows

Improve mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to respond (MTTR)

Lead phishing simulations and security awareness campaigns

Develop metrics dashboards and executive reporting

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Systems, or related field

5–10 years of hands‑on cybersecurity experience

3+ years of experience in a multi‑site healthcare environment (required)

Experience operating SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel)

Hands‑on experience with XDR/MDR platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender)

Experience managing SOC workflows and alert triage

Experience securing cloud environments (Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365)

Strong understanding of HIPAA compliance requirements

Technical Skills

SIEM configuration and log management

XDR/MDR deployment and optimization

Vulnerability management tools (Tenable, Rapid7, Qualys)

IAM, SSO, MFA, and privileged access management

Endpoint security and patch governance

Email security and phishing detection

AI risk monitoring and governance controls

Preferred Certifications

CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, Security+, CRISC, CPHIMS, CHPS

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

High attention to detail and security‑first mindset

Strong customer service orientation with a professional and collaborative approach

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs

Ability to travel between departments or clinical sites as needed

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