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# IT Administration Services & Cybersecurity Specialist

- **Company:** PEACE INC
- **Location:** Forest Hill, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $93,600.0 - $104,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Backup Devices, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Disaster Recovery, Information Technology Operations, Anti-Phishing, IT General Controls (ITGC), Electronic Medical Records, Information Technology, User Accounts
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usbfbc39a33802d60fd29edaafc1b084d7/eaa

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
 * Demonstrated experience in IT administration and/or cybersecurity.
 * Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, access controls, risk management, and incident response.
 * Knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security requirements and protection of PHI.
 * Experience with IT compliance monitoring, auditing, and corrective action processes.
 * Ability to manage user accounts, permissions, systems, and technology resources.
 * Strong documentation, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
 * Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive healthcare and employee information.
 * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with organizational leadership and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience working in a healthcare, behavioral health, or other regulated environment.
 * Knowledge of CARF accreditation and re-accreditation requirements.
 * Experience conducting HIPAA security risk assessments.
 * Experience with Microsoft 365 administration and security.
 * Experience working with electronic health records (EHR) and healthcare technology systems.
 * Experience supporting healthcare compliance audits.
 * Relevant cybersecurity or IT certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISA, or CISM.
 * Experience developing or maintaining business continuity and disaster recovery plans.

## Description

Peace Healthcare Services is seeking an experienced IT Administration Services & Cybersecurity Specialist to oversee the organization's information technology operations, cybersecurity, compliance, and technology-related risk management.
This position will provide independent IT and cybersecurity oversight, with a particular focus on protecting sensitive healthcare information, maintaining HIPAA compliance, supporting BHA and CARF re-accreditation requirements, monitoring IT controls, and identifying and correcting technology and compliance deficiencies.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with leadership and staff while maintaining appropriate independence between IT/security functions and Finance., * Manage day-to-day IT administration, including systems, accounts, devices, applications, and user access.

 * Establish and maintain appropriate user-access controls, permissions, and account-management procedures.
 * Develop, implement, and monitor cybersecurity policies, procedures, and security practices.
 * Identify cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
 * Support cybersecurity incident identification, response, documentation, and follow-up.
 * Maintain safeguards to protect Protected Health Information (PHI) and other confidential organizational information.
 * Monitor and support compliance with HIPAA and applicable privacy and security requirements.
 * Conduct or coordinate IT compliance monitoring, internal reviews, and security audits.
 * Identify IT, cybersecurity, and compliance deficiencies and assist leadership with developing corrective action plans.
 * Maintain appropriate IT documentation, security procedures, reports, and records.
 * Support BHA and CARF re-accreditation preparation, including technology-related documentation, evidence, policies, and corrective actions.
 * Assist with preparation for internal and external compliance reviews and audits.
 * Monitor technology vendors and third-party IT services to ensure appropriate security and compliance standards are maintained.
 * Support Microsoft 365, EHR, network, endpoint, and other organizational technology systems.
 * Develop and maintain business continuity, backup, and disaster recovery procedures.
 * Assist with testing and updating disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
 * Provide cybersecurity and technology training and education to employees.
 * Promote staff awareness of phishing, password security, access controls, confidentiality, and other cybersecurity practices.
 * Provide regular reports to leadership regarding IT operations, cybersecurity risks, compliance concerns, and recommended improvements.
 * Maintain appropriate separation and independent oversight of IT/security functions from Finance.
 * Perform other IT, cybersecurity, and compliance-related duties as assigned.