Epic Applications Security Manager
Company: VHC Health
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Qualifications Purpose & Scope:
The Epic Applications Security Manager provides strategic
leadership and operational oversight for all Epic-related
application security functions. This role manages the team
responsible for safeguarding Epic system assets, ensuring strong
access governance, and maintaining a secure environment for
clinical and operational workflows. The Manager directs all Epic
security lifecycle activities, including access strategy, build
standards, testing governance, risk evaluation, and integration
with enterprise cybersecurity programs. This position serves as the
primary liaison between Epic application teams, Information
Security, IT Operations, Compliance, and clinical/business
departments to ensure that all Epic users have the appropriate
access needed to perform their roles while maintaining strict
security, privacy, and regulatory compliance. The Manager oversees
issue resolution, coordinates incident response related to Epic
security, evaluates emerging risks, designs mitigation strategies,
and leads continuous improvement of Epic security posture and
processes. Education: Bachelor's degree in computer engineering,
computer science, or information systems management or approved
equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of
additional related experience may be substituted in lieu of
educational requirement. Experience: Minimum five to seven years of
experience in information technology or information security,
including direct responsibility for application security programs.
Prior experience supporting Epic application security is strongly
preferred. Experience leading teams or serving as a project or
technical lead in a complex healthcare environment. Strong
understanding of operating systems, risk assessment processes,
project planning/management, and business continuity. Experience
with enterprise vulnerability scanning, code review, and secure
development practices. Experience engaging cross-functional
stakeholders and serving as the escalation point for complex
security issues. Experience with and knowledge of UNIX operating
systems desired and Microsoft operating systems required; risk and
threat assessment process and practices; project planning and
management; business continuity planning, documentation and
evaluation Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g.,
Qualys, Nessus, Nexpose, Saint) Experience with high level
programming languages (e.g., Java, C, C++, .NET (C#, VB))
Certification/Licensure: None.
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