AVP, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer

Cook Children's Medical Center; Fort Worth (TX); In loco; USD 180.000 - 250.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cook Children’s Medical Center is seeking an Associate Vice President, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer to lead the enterprise cybersecurity program. You will oversee security architecture, standards, and integration across operations, engineering, IAM, and data protection, while guiding risk assessment and incident response.

This role represents the Office of the CISO with senior stakeholders and partners across functions.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• 10 years in information technology security.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience in devising, implementing, and maintaining information security management framework.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA, HITRUST, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of information security technology.
• Experience dealing with and containing information security incidents.
• Ability to engage and influence a broad range of internal stakeholders.
• Highest levels of personal integrity, professionalism, judgment, and maturity.

Mansioni

• Supports the CISO in executing the enterprise cybersecurity strategy and roadmap.
• Provides leadership of cybersecurity architecture, security design, and standards.
• Partners with cybersecurity leaders to align operational priorities and accountability.
• Guides security capabilities across operations, engineering, IAM, and data protection.
• Oversees security architecture reviews ensuring alignment with risk tolerance.
• Drives cybersecurity program maturity and measurable outcomes.
• Supports risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and escalation with stakeholders.
• Leads strategic cybersecurity initiatives including modernization and third-party security integration.
• Supports incident response, crisis management, and executive communications.

Conoscenze

Information security

Security architecture

Stakeholder management

Incident response

Regulatory compliance

Security governance

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Location:

Rosedale Office Building

Department:

IS Administration

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

The Associate Vice President, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer supports the CISO in executing the enterprise cybersecurity strategy, priorities, and multi-year transformation roadmap. Provide direct leadership and oversight of cybersecurity architecture, including security design, technical standards, and enterprise security integration. Partner with cybersecurity functional leaders to coordinate operational priorities, strengthen execution, and drive cross-functional accountability. Guide the development and implementation of security capabilities across operations, engineering, identity and access management, and data protection. Oversee the security architecture review process, ensuring emerging technologies, infrastructure, and enterprise initiatives align with security requirements and risk tolerance. Drive cybersecurity program maturity, operational effectiveness, continuous improvement, and measurable performance outcomes. Support enterprise cybersecurity risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and escalation in collaboration with business, technology, and risk stakeholders. Lead strategic cybersecurity initiatives, including modernization, automation, emerging technology security, and third-party security integration. Support cybersecurity incident response, crisis management, executive communications, and operational decision-making. Serve as a senior cybersecurity advisor and delegate for the CISO, providing leadership continuity and representing the Office of the CISO as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• 10 years in information technology security
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Previous experience of devising, implementing, and maintaining information security management framework.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant laws, regulation, and standards relating to information security, including HIPAA, HITRUST, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of information security technology.
• Experience of dealing with and containing information security incidents.
• Ability to engage and influence a broad range of internal stakeholder (e.g. HR, IT, Legal, Compliance, senior management, etc.).
• Given the confidentiality needs of this role, the highest levels of personal integrity, professionalism, judgment, and maturity are expected.

Certification/Licensure:

Professional certification such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and/or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) preferred.

About Us:

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.