IT Security Risk Mgr

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For more information, visit To view all job vacancies, visit or Job Title IT Security Risk Manager Position Details Requisition Number: 45652 Employment Type: Full Time Division: RISK MANAGEMENT Compensation Type: Salaried Job Category: Business / Professional Hours Worked: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: JPOC 1350 Shift Worked: Day Job Description Job Summary: The IT Security Risk Manager is a key member of the Enterprise Risk Management team within the Tarrant County Hospital District’s Office of Legal Affairs. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, this role is responsible for leading the identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of information technology and security risks across the health system. The IT Security Risk Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that information systems are appropriately protected and aligned with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities Conduct risk assessments and reviews of the IT control framework to identify control gaps and risk exposures. Partner with IT, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and business leaders to assess and reduce technology and security risk. Provide risk guidance and recommendations for new initiatives, technologies, system implementations, and significant system changes. Facilitate IT security risk workshops, training sessions, and awareness programs for employees and stakeholders. Assist with cybersecurity incident investigations, including root cause analysis and remediation tracking. Participate in business continuity and disaster recovery planning, testing, and evaluation activities. Recommend and evaluate controls to enhance system resilience and minimize operational and security impact. Identify and support the implementation of practical and cost‑effective solutions to IT security and risk issues. Provide aggregated risk oversight and supervision for high‑impact IT service areas. Develop, analyze, and present reports on key IT risk metrics, assessments, and activities to management and stakeholders. Build and maintain effective working relationships with risk team members, Enterprise Risk Management, Legal, IT, Compliance, and other key partners. Provide guidance in the development, implementation, and communication of IT risk‑related policies, standards, and procedures. Establish and maintain an external professional network with IT risk peers, industry groups, and applicable risk forums. Coordinate and work collaboratively with internal and external auditors, as requested. Evaluate alternative strategies to reduce the organization’s exposure to catastrophic and operational loss. Participate in end‑to‑end risk remediation planning, execution, monitoring, and closure activities. Support Office of Legal Affairs projects and strategic initiatives related to IT risk and security. Job description is not an all‑inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or related field of study from an accredited college or university. 5+ years of experience in IT risk management, cybersecurity, IT audit, or IT governance; including experience with IT risk frameworks, cloud platforms, and conducting vendor risk assessments and third‑party reviews. Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or related field of study from an accredited college or university. Experience in IT cloud environments and incident response. Experience managing enterprise‑wide risk programs. Experience working in IT or Risk Management in the healthcare sector, and supporting regulatory, audit, or compliance programs. Certified in one of the following: CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or other cybersecurity certifications. Location Address 1350 S. Main Street Fort Worth, Texas, 76104 United States #J-18808-Ljbffr JPS Health Network