Job#: 2084367
Job Description:
Job Title: HIPAA Security Subject Matter Expert
Location: Marlborough, MA (Hybrid/Onsite)
Job Type: 6 month C2H
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About the Role
Apex Systems is seeking a highly experienced HIPAA Security Subject Matter Expert to lead the strategic development, implementation, and management of privacy and data security policies in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This role is critical to safeguarding protected health information (PHI) across our global healthcare operations.
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Key Responsibilities
• Lead and oversee the development of HIPAA compliance strategies across business units and digital health platforms
• Serve as the primary advisor on HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules for executive leadership, legal, IT, and compliance teams
• Evaluate risk assessments and audits, ensuring effective safeguards around electronic PHI (ePHI)
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement administrative, physical, and technical controls that meet HIPAA and cybersecurity standards
• Develop and deliver training and awareness programs across the organization
• Monitor regulatory updates, and guide remediation efforts when gaps or violations are identified
• Liaise with internal legal, compliance, and security teams during investigations or incidents involving PHI
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Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Health Informatics, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Experience working in Medical Device or Pharmaceuticals
• 7+ years of experience in data security, healthcare privacy, or HIPAA compliance
• Deep knowledge of HIPAA, HITECH, NIST, and ISO frameworks
• Proven experience implementing security controls within a medical device or health technology environment
• Professional certification strongly preferred: CISSP, HCISPP, CIPP/US, or equivalent
• Excellent communication, risk management, and leadership skills
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
