IT Security Manager

Job Summary

The IT Security Manager is a working manager responsible for overseeing the organization’s cybersecurity operations and Microsoft 365 administration. This role supervises the Cyber Threat Analyst and 365 Administrator while actively contributing to security monitoring, incident response, and system hardening. The IT Security Manager ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems and data, and plays a key role in policy development, compliance, and risk mitigation.

Essential Functions

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervise the Cyber Threat Analyst and 365 Administrator, providing coaching, performance evaluations, and workload prioritization.
• Coordinate team efforts to ensure timely response to security incidents and system updates.
• Foster a proactive and collaborative security culture across the IT department.
  
  

Technical Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents.
• Manage and maintain Microsoft 365 security configurations, user access, and compliance settings.
• Conduct regular audits, penetration tests, and risk assessments.
• Implement and maintain endpoint protection, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
• Assist with email security, phishing prevention, and data loss prevention (DLP) strategies.
  
  

Strategic & Operational Oversight

• Develop and enforce IT security policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, NIST, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Collaborate with IT leadership to align security initiatives with organizational goals.
• Maintain documentation for security protocols, incident response plans, and system configurations.
• Participate in IT planning, budgeting, and procurement related to security tools and services.
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Requirements

• Participates in Core Connections training and applies GPTLHB Core Connections concepts and practices in their work.
• Familiarity and/or experience working with American Indian populations and respect for and knowledge of traditional, cultural, and spiritual practices of diverse American Indian communities, as well as an ability to work with other culturally and ethnically diverse populations.
• Proficiency with computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other Internet technologies.
• Valid driver’s license must be kept current, and certificates, credentials or licenses must be kept current and consistent with regulations required by applicable federal, state and/or grant regulations as applies to position.
• Work in a cooperative and professional manner with OHC and GPTLHB staff.
• Treat Great Plains tribes and collaborators with dignity and respect.
• Utilize effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Advance personal educational development by attending training sessions and seminars as appropriate.
• Exemplify excellent customer service with tribal stakeholders, health board colleagues, program partners, service recipients, visitors and guests.
• Foster a work environment of wellness, courtesy, friendliness, helpfulness and respect.
• Consistently demonstrate respect for and acceptance of differing capabilities, cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation and/or personalities.
• Maintain and ensure organizational privacy and confidentiality.
• Promote an alcohol, tobacco and drug-free lifestyle.
  
  

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

Education/Relevant Experience: Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of experience, or associate’s degree and three (3) years’ experience, or high school diploma or GED and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience.

2+ years in a supervisory or lead role.

Preferred Education Requirements

Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Microsoft Security certifications.

Experience in tribal health, public sector, or regulated environments.

Preferred Experience Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 administration, SIEM tools, and security frameworks.

The GPTLHB is a tribal organization that follows tribal preference laws. Our policy is to give preference to qualified Indian/Tribal candidates over qualified non-native candidates in hiring decisions if all other qualifications are equal.

Employment is contingent upon the outcome of all required criminal background checks.

Employee Health Requirements

Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. Jobs require that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required. "