Director Chief Information Security Officer - IT Infrastructure and Operations

St. Peter's Health

$120K — $150K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in Information Security, with senior leadership experience, preferably as CISO or equivalent.
  • In-depth experience in the healthcare sector, understanding clinical workflows, EHR systems, and PHI protection.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; Master's preferred.
  • Certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CCISO, and CCSFP are preferred.
  • Demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity technologies including IAM and cloud security.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cybersecurity and information protection strategies for the organization.
  • Oversee enterprise risk management, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective security operations.
  • Manage incident response and business continuity efforts.
  • Align security initiatives with organizational goals, emphasizing patient safety.
  • Foster collaboration and governance to enhance security awareness across the organization.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape cybersecurity strategy in a healthcare context.
  • Dynamic environment with a focus on patient safety and clinical workflows.
  • Collaborative team culture aimed at adapting to evolving threats.
  • Access to professional development and certification opportunities.
  • Leadership role with significant impact on healthcare security delivery.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) provides strategic leadership for the organization's cybersecurity and information protection programs, ensuring the security of protected health information (PHI), critical systems, and sensitive data. The CISO leads enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, security operations, incident response, and business continuity efforts while aligning security initiatives with organizational goals, patient safety, and care continuity. Through collaboration, governance, and security awareness, the CISO helps safeguard the organization against evolving threats and supports the secure delivery of healthcare services.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

Education and Experience
  • Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in Information Security, with at least 2 years in a senior leadership/executive role (CISO or equivalent) preferred.
  • Deep and demonstrated expertise in the healthcare industry, with a strong understanding of clinical workflows, EHR systems, and the protection of PHI preferred.


Certifications (Preferred)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
  • HITRUST CSF Practitioner (CCSFP)


Required Skills and Competencies
  • Cybersecurity Technologies: Expertise with enterprise-grade security architecture, including IAM, cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), network segmentation, and advanced threat detection tools.
  • Risk Management: Proven track record of conducting and managing enterprise risk assessments and developing effective mitigation strategies.


EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

Education and Experience
  • Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in Information Security, with at least 2 years in a senior leadership/executive role (CISO or equivalent) preferred.
  • Deep and demonstrated expertise in the healthcare industry, with a strong understanding of clinical workflows, EHR systems, and the protection of PHI preferred.


Certifications (Preferred)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
  • HITRUST CSF Practitioner (CCSFP)


Required Skills and Competencies
  • Cybersecurity Technologies: Expertise with enterprise-grade security architecture, including IAM, cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), network segmentation, and advanced threat detection tools.
  • Risk Management: Proven track record of conducting and managing enterprise risk assessments and developing effective mitigation strategies.


EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

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