Texas Childrens Hospital

Chief Information Security Officer

Texas Childrens Hospital • $150K — $200K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of progressive experience in information security
  • 3+ years of healthcare experience
  • 5+ years of leadership or management experience
  • Bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, or related field (required)
  • Preferred: Master's degree, CISSP, CISM, HCISPP certifications

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute an information security strategy aligned with clinical priorities
  • Establish enterprise-wide security frameworks, policies, and standards
  • Safeguard confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data
  • Identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks in healthcare
  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA and federal regulations
  • Oversee incident response capabilities and communication
  • Champion security awareness and training programs for staff

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and shape cybersecurity strategy in a healthcare setting
  • Collaborative environment with executive leadership
  • Focus on innovative technologies and risk management
  • Chance to build and mentor a dedicated security team
  • Strong emphasis on professional development and growth
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Chief Information Security Officer is a strategic leader responsible for designing, implementing, and advancing a comprehensive cybersecurity program that safeguards sensitive health information and critical systems across the Texas Children's enterprise. This role partners closely with executive leadership to align security initiatives with organizational priorities-ensuring regulatory compliance, strengthening risk management, and fostering a culture of security awareness in support of delivering exceptional care.

What You'll Do:

Lead Enterprise Security Strategy
  • Define and execute a forward-looking information security strategy aligned with organizational and clinical priorities
  • Establish scalable, enterprise-wide security frameworks, policies, and standards
  • Partner with executive leadership to integrate cybersecurity into broader business and technology strategies

Protect Critical Systems & Data
  • Safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ePHI and other sensitive data across the organization
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks in a complex healthcare environment
  • Strengthen defenses against evolving threats through proactive monitoring and continuous improvement

Drive Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and applicable federal and state regulations
  • Align security practices with industry standards such as NIST and ISO frameworks
  • Lead audit readiness efforts and support regulatory and accreditation requirements, including Joint Commission standards

Lead Incident Response & Risk Management
  • Oversee incident response capabilities, including detection, investigation, containment, and recovery
  • Develop and maintain robust risk management and remediation strategies
  • Provide clear, timely communication and reporting during security events

Advance Security Through Technology & Innovation
  • Partner with IT to embed security across infrastructure, applications, and digital health technologies
  • Oversee security practices related to cloud environments, identity and access management, and data protection
  • Ensure secure integration of EHR systems and medical devices

Build a Culture of Security Awareness
  • Champion security awareness and training programs for teammates and clinical staff
  • Promote a culture of accountability and shared responsibility for protecting patient and organizational data

Lead & Develop High-Performing Teams
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing information security team
  • Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and professional development pathways
  • Foster collaboration across teams to drive security maturity and operational excellence

Provide Strategic Insight to Leadership
  • Deliver regular security updates, risk assessments, and actionable insights to executive leadership and the board
  • Translate complex technical risks into clear business impact and strategic recommendations

Strengthen Enterprise Partnerships
  • Collaborate with IT, Compliance, Legal, Risk, and operational leaders to embed security across all functions
  • Manage third-party/vendor risk and ensure strong external security practices

Expertise & Leadership Capabilities
  • Deep knowledge of healthcare regulations (HIPAA, HITECH) and security frameworks (NIST, ISO/IEC 27001)
  • Experience in risk assessment, incident response, and security operations in complex environments
  • Strong understanding of EHR systems, medical device security, and healthcare technologies
  • Expertise in cloud security, identity & access management, and data protection strategies
  • Experience managing third-party/vendor security risk

What You'll Bring:

Required Experience
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in information security
  • 3+ years of experience in a healthcare environment
  • 5+ years of leadership or management experience


Education
  • Bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (required)
  • Master's degree (preferred)


Preferred Certifications
  • CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • CISM - Certified Information Security Manager
  • HCISPP - Healthcare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner

About Texas Childrens Hospital

Texas Children's Hospital is a pediatric hospital located in Houston, Texas. The hospital was founded in 1954 and is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Texas Children's Hospital has over 4,000 employees and is one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the United States. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including cancer care, cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics. Texas Children's Hospital has been recognized as one of the best children's hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.
Learn more about Texas Childrens Hospital
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1950
* Ladders Estimates

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