Principal Information Security

Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

Summary

Gainwell is the leading provider of technology solutions that are vital to the administration and operations of health and human services programs. Gainwell is a new company with over 50 years of proven experience, a reputation for service excellence and unparalleled industry expertise. Gainwell, with more than 10,000 employees, will support clients across 42 U.S. states and territories with offerings including Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS), fiscal agent services, program integrity, care management, immunization registry and eligibility services.

At Gainwell, it’s easy to see the positive impact of what we do. The passion you bring to your career ultimately benefits the lives improved by services we provide to our clients. We encourage you to challenge yourself, learn and grow in a company that thrives on innovation. We go beyond entering new arenas to shaping markets with transformational experiences that redefine our business. The difference is clear.

Your role in our mission

• Designs audits of computer systems to ensure they are operating securely and that data is protected from both internal and external attack. Makes and implements recommendations for preventive measures as necessary.
• Assesses assigned system to determine system security status. Designs and implements security policies and procedures to ensures compliance to policies and procedures.
• Designs and conducts training for computer security education and awareness programs. Researches and evaluation emerging security trends and issue to ensure that education remains current and is continuously updated.
• Evaluates highly complex security systems according to industry best practices to safeguard internal information systems and databases.
• Defines security requirements and subsequently reviews complex systems to determine if they have been designed and established to comply with established standards. Develops and implements new standards as necessary.
• Leads investigations of security violations and breaches and recommends solutions; provides analysis summary to management and recommends alternative courses of action as necessary.
• Provides expert technical consultation on highly complex tasks; assists and/or provides limited direction to lower level technical personnel.
• Provides product recommendations of security packages to customers; Reviews vendor products and makes recommendations as appropriate. Conducts cost analyses to determine feasibility of new products for clients.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred
• CISSP certification preferred
• Twelve or more years of experience in computer science, management information systems or data security experience
• Experience working with information security practices, networks, software, and hardware
• Experience working with computer programming
• Experience working with operating systems
• Experience working with computer desktop packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Experience working with security architecture

What you should expect in this role

• This opportunity is 100% remote within the continental United States.

The pay range for this position is $113,700.00 - $162,400.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a , and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our and visit our for all available job role openings.

Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.