Fractional CISO for HealthTech Company

Job Description

HealthLab is an AI-driven healthcare technology company powering wellness and preventative care delivery for providers, insurers, and clinicians through an agentic Human + AI platform that improves outcomes and streamlines care journeys.

We are seeking a seasoned Fractional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our cybersecurity strategy, drive HIPAA compliance, and mature our security program as we scale and handle protected health information (PHI) responsibly across our platform.

Role Overview:

As our Fractional CISO, you’ll bring executive-level cybersecurity leadership without the full-time overhead. You’ll orchestrate strategic security initiatives, assess and mitigate risk, and ensure HealthLab maintains and achieves robust HIPAA compliance and related healthcare regulatory standards. This role is ideal for someone with deep healthcare security experience and a track record of building or advancing security programs in technology or health-focused organizations.

Requirements:

Proven cybersecurity leadership (CISO, vCISO, or equivalent experience)

Strong understanding of HIPAA compliance requirements (Privacy, Security, Breach Notification).

Experience conducting gap assessments, building security programs, and implementing controls.

Comfortable briefing executives and non-technical teams.

Familiarity with risk frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and healthcare ecosystem risks.

Preferred:

Experience in HealthTech, SaaS, or digital health organizations.

Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, HCISPP, or similar.

Past success in maturing cybersecurity posture in growing technology companies.

Hours:

Part time flexible hours. Work days, nights or weekends - with occasional team meetings during the day.

Why Join HealthLab

Influence security at an early and impactful stage of a mission-driven healthcare innovation company.

Shape how HealthLab protects sensitive health data while enabling next-generation care delivery.

Flexible fractional engagement that fits your schedule and expertise.

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