Hybrid IT Director

at Pacific Health Group

• Job title: IT Director
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $78,500 - $82,500 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Tech skills: Cloud, Cyber Security
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Diego, United States

About the role

• IT Director managing end-to-end technology systems and data security for Pacific Health Group. Ensuring compliance and implementing security programs in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain a formal, organization-wide Information Security Program.
• Define and enforce security controls across applications, infrastructure, devices, and users.
• Establish policies for data classification, encryption, access control, logging, monitoring, and retention.
• Ensure least-privilege access and zero-trust principles are implemented across systems.
• Continuously monitor evolving threat landscapes and proactively adapt controls.
• Serve as the internal authority for HIPAA Security Rule and Privacy Rule compliance.
• Ensure proper safeguards for creation, storage, transmission, and disposal of PHI.
• Maintain compliance documentation, risk assessments, and audit evidence.
• Lead HIPAA risk analyses and remediation plans.
• Oversee Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) from a security and IT standpoint.
• Own the design, implementation, and maintenance of all IT systems, including cloud platforms, networks and connectivity, end-user devices, and SaaS applications.
• Establish formal incident response plans and escalation procedures.
• Lead response efforts for security incidents, attempted breaches, phishing, impersonation, or data exposure.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Define and enforce controls for sensitive data, PHI, and confidential business information.
• Evaluate security posture of third-party vendors and platforms.
• Develop and enforce IT and security policies applicable to all staff.
• Define a long-term IT and security roadmap aligned with business growth.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in IT, cybersecurity, or information security leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in HIPAA compliance and healthcare data protection.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, endpoint security, and identity management.
• Experience creating policies, controls, and compliance frameworks from the ground up.
• Ability to operate with high autonomy and accountability.
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certifications (preferred).
• Prior experience in healthcare, health tech, or regulated industries (preferred).
• Experience managing audits, risk assessments, and compliance programs (preferred).
• Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, or similar security frameworks (preferred).

Benefits

• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 Paid Holidays per year, including your birthday and one floating holiday after 1 year of employment
• 4 Paid Volunteer Hours per Month to support causes you care about
• Bereavement Leave, including Fur Baby Bereavement
• 90% Employer-paid Employee-Only Medical Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability | AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Monthly Stipend
• Opportunities for professional development and internal growth
• Employee Discounts via Great Work Perks and Perks at Work
• Quarterly In-Person Events