Deputy Information System Security Officer
Who We Are
WPS Health Solutions is a leading not-for-profit health insurer in Wisconsin. Our services offer health insurance plans for individuals, families, seniors, and group plans for small to large businesses. We process claims and provide customer service support for beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for millions of active-duty and retired military personnel across the U.S. and abroad. In 2021, WPS Health Solutions celebrated 75 years of making health insurance easier for those we serve. Proud to be military and veteran ready.
Our Culture
WPS’ Performance-Based Culture is where the great work and innovations of our people are seen, fueled, and rewarded. We accomplish this by creating an inclusive, empowering employee experience, focusing on People, Work, and Conditions. This results in people bringing their authentic selves to work every day in an organization that successfully adapts to business changes and new opportunities. We are guided by our Purpose: Together, making health care easier for the people we serve.
In 2021, 2022, and 2023 WPS Health Solutions was recognized for several awards including:
- Madison, Wisconsin’s Top Workplaces
- Top Workplace national cultural excellence awards for Remote Work and Work-Life Flexibility
- Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces® with the further honor of Achievers “Elite 8” winner in the category of Culture Alignment
Role Snapshot
As our Deputy Information System Security Officer (Deputy ISSO), you will provide day-to-day subject matter expertise, consulting, and operational services for information security on mission-critical systems. Support teams and work closely with Legal, Compliance, and Government counterparts on mission-critical Information Technology projects and compliance initiatives. Works closely with organization Privacy Officers to ensure systems design and business processes meet data privacy requirements. The functions of the Deputy ISSO align and support the functions, strategy, and vision set forth by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
Information System Security
- Understand security regulations to which WPS must demonstrate compliance specifically for: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and best practices.
- Maintain working relationships with regulatory agencies and governing bodies such as CMS.
- Track and review exceptions to required security controls and system configurations.
- Provide input to corrective action plans and preventative measures to appropriate implementation teams in response to findings by internal and external auditors.
- Coordinate with internal and external IT auditors to manage and schedule audits, risk assessments, official external evaluations, and penetration tests.
- Assist Sr. ISSO with reviewing IT contracts to ensure they include the appropriate security requirements.
- Perform daily prioritization of work to ensure assigned projects are completed timely.
Leadership
- Provide leadership, expertise, and solutions on moderately complex initiatives and projects.
- Be capable of making independent decisions.
- Assume backup role for Sr. ISSO as needed.
- Represent information security by participating on various security and compliance teams to address CMS security compliance requirements.
How do I know this opportunity is right for me? If you:
- Want to help secure a critical, government service relied on by millions, in an integrity-first organization.
- Are interested in expanding your knowledge of IT Security and government contracts.
- Are interested in the planning and coordination of internal and external audits.
- Enjoy working with multiple areas across the organization, including Information Technology, Internal Audit, Compliance, Business Services, Legal, and Human Resources.
What will I gain from this role?
- Working in a highly complex, highly security-conscious environment.
- Working as a leader providing guidance insights into security industry standards and CMS requirements.
- Working in an environment that serves our Nation’s military, veterans, Guard and Reserves along with their families.
- Working in a continuous performance feedback environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent post high school and/or related work experience.
- 1 or more years of related work experience.
- Experience managing or conducting audits against NIST or NIST-based frameworks.
- Experience implementing security governance and privacy policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- 4 or more years of experience as a Senior IT Auditor with a strong understanding of IT Audit best practices in the healthcare industry.
- 4 or more years of security compliance experience.
- 2 or more years of hands-on experience with one or more security standard:
- Service Organization Control 2 (SOC 2) or SSAE-18
- National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST)
- International Organization for Standards (ISO)
- HIPAA and/or CMS requirements
- Possess 1 or more related Security, Audit, and/or Project Management certifications such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or is willing to obtain a certification.
Salary Range$90,000 ~ $135,000The base pay offered for this position may vary within the posted range based on your job-related knowledge, skills experience and may fall outside the posted range.
Work LocationThis role is open to remote work for this opportunity in the following approved states:
Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin
Remote Worker RequirementsFor remote position, employee is required to meet remote worker requirements, including a designated workstation, a wired (Ethernet) connection to the network, and a minimum of 10Mbps downstream connection with at least 1Mbps upstream (can be checked at https://speedtest.net)
Benefits
- Remote and hybrid work options available
- Performance bonus and/or merit increase opportunities
- 401(k) with dollar-per-dollar match up to 6% of salary (100% vested immediately)
- Competitive paid time off
- Health, dental insurance, Teladoc starts DAY 1
- Review additional benefits here
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)