Director, Information Systems Security

About the role

The Director of Enterprise Security will be responsible for implementing and running the enterprise information security program. This includes identifying and evaluating cybersecurity risk to information assets while supporting and advancing business objectives. The role requires knowledge of both internal and external business environments and ensures that information systems are maintained in a fully functional, secure, and compliant mode with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the enterprise information security program.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate cybersecurity risks to information assets.
• Serve as process owner for second‑line assurance activities related to confidentiality, integrity, availability, safety, privacy, and recovery of information.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and contractual obligations.
• Develop and manage quality‑assurance and change‑control processes to protect the production environment.
• Lead a high‑performance team of technology professionals, including Network Communications, IT Security, Distributed Computing, and Server & Storage staff.
• Manage relationships with end‑user customers in both business and clinical settings.
• Oversee financial budgets, planning, and resource allocation for security initiatives.
• Strategically expand new and existing customer partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, mathematics, computer science, or a related field (preferred).
• Master’s degree in Computer Science and/or advanced technical certifications (preferred).
• 10+ years of experience with computer operations.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in a similarly complex environment.
• 5+ years of experience in the healthcare industry.
• 5+ years of management experience supporting and implementing hardware or software systems (preferred).
• Experience supporting mission‑critical applications and systems within a healthcare system.
• Experience managing a staff of technology professionals across multiple domains.
• Experience with financial budgeting and planning.
• Experience managing relationships with end‑users in both business and clinical settings.
• Familiarity with key Children’s applications and technologies.
• Previous supervisory experience, including budgeting, planning, and personnel supervision.

Skills

• Strong leadership and decision‑making abilities.
• Analytical ability to assess situations and formulate actionable plans aligned with patient care, business, and financial considerations.
• Knowledge of internal and external system and hardware security needs specific to healthcare organizations.
• Ability to lead and develop high‑performance teams.
• Excellent customer relationship management and partnership development.