Cybersecurity Officer

About AmeriPharma

AmeriPharma is a rapidly growing healthcare company where you will have the opportunity to contribute to our joint success on a daily basis. We value new ideas, creativity, and productivity. We like people who are passionate about their roles and people who like to grow and change as the company evolves.

AmeriPharma’s Benefits

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life that fits your lifestyle and goals
• Great pay and general compensation structures
• Employee assistance program to assist with mental health, legal questions, financial counseling etc.
• Comprehensive PTO and sick leave options
• 401k program
• Plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement
• Company sponsored outings and team-building events
• Casual Fridays

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized Cybersecurity Officer to join our dynamic team. The Cybersecurity Officer at AmeriPharma is a strategic leader responsible for managing system-wide healthcare compliance, information security, and privacy regulations. This role ensures regulatory excellence, information security, and adherence to federal and state laws while fostering a culture of accountability, trust, and risk management across all IT infrastructures. Reporting to the Director of Regulatory Affairs, the Cybersecurity Officer collaborates with senior leadership and IT teams to enhance security frameworks, privacy policies, and compliance programs, ensuring patient safety, data security, and regulatory adherence across hospitals, partnerships, and provider networks.

Schedule Details 

• Location: Remote
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive cybersecurity program in compliance with HITECH and other regulations.
• Provide cybersecurity support during software and network development.
• Conduct security and risk assessments for cloud and on-premises systems.
• Manage annual risk assessments, vulnerability management, and penetration testing.
• Implement security measures, including defining access controls and monitoring violations.
• Keep updated on regulatory changes and risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee compliance with patient data protection regulations and investigate privacy breaches.
• Implement enterprise cybersecurity strategies for healthcare IT aligned with NIST, ISO 27001, and FDA standards.
• Collaborate with IT teams to improve security controls across cloud, network, and endpoints.
• Manage cyber threats, incident response, and forensic investigations.
• Lead cybersecurity awareness training programs for employees.
• Align cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives and manage security budgeting.
• Innovate in cybersecurity frameworks, AI-driven threat detection, and cloud security.
• Design and enforce security policies to comply with evolving regulations.
• Engage with industry leaders and regulatory bodies on emerging cybersecurity threats.
• Develop and test software applications using Agile methodologies.
• Design end-to-end security architectures and integrate security into the software development lifecycle.
• Conduct penetration testing for medical devices and healthcare software.
• Perform cybersecurity verification and validation (V&V) testing.

Required Qualifications

• Expertise in HIPAA, HITECH, HITRUST, and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Extensive experience in risk management, information security, and regulatory compliance auditing.
• Strong technical knowledge in network security, cloud security, and identity access management (IAM).
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to make strategic, data-driven decisions in high-pressure environments.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and legal counsel to ensure compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and cybersecurity tools like Vera code, Nessus, and Splunk.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• CompTIA A+ and Network+ or equivalent certification; CISSP, CCNA, MSCE, MCSD.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Engineering, Software Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience with Fortify, WebInspect, or similar analysis tools in an automated development environment.
• Experience with AppDynamics, CAST, or other Application Intelligence Platforms (AIP).
• Experience writing code for moderately complex applications and automation.
• Knowledge of the FDA Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) is a plus.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, GDPR, US DoD, and other cybersecurity compliance standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of Mobile App development experience in Swift, SwiftUI, Objective C (iOS).
• 4+ years of Mobile App development experience and skills in Kotlin (Android).
• Experience with Security Testing tools such as Contrast Security and Nowsecure.
• Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) and Test Automation.
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including code reviews, source control, and build processes.

AmeriPharma’s Mission Statement 

Our goal is to achieve superior clinical and economic outcomes while maintaining the utmost compassion and care for our patients. It is our joint and individual responsibility daily to demonstrate to outpatients, prescribers, colleagues, and others that We Care!

Physical Requirements 

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations

EEO Statement 

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. AmeriPharma values diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other legally protected class.

Compensation95K – 120K, DOE