Chief Information Security Officer

Security Executive Council; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 374,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Children's seeks a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer to design, implement, and advance a comprehensive cybersecurity program protecting patient data and critical systems across Seattle.

You will partner with executive leadership to align security initiatives with enterprise priorities, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk management, and a culture of security awareness to support exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field required.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in information security, cybersecurity, technology risk, or related technology leadership roles required.
• 8+ years of leadership experience building, leading, and maturing enterprise security teams and programs required.
• Experience leading cybersecurity in a highly regulated environment required; healthcare experience strongly preferred.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and/or Boards on cyber risk, security strategy, incident response, and investment priorities required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and advance a comprehensive cybersecurity program.
• Partner with executive leadership to align security with organizational priorities and regulatory compliance.
• Lead or support incident response, crisis management, and cyber resilience efforts, in coordination with healthcare requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Executive communication

Cybersecurity

Risk management

Cloud security

Identity and access management

Security operations

Regulatory compliance

Third-party risk

Vulnerability management

CISSP/CISM/CRISC/CCSP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security

Master’s degree in Information Security

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CRISC

HCISPP

CCSP

Job description

About the job

As a member of the IT Senior Leadership Team, 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 Seattle Children’s. 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.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field required.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in information security, cybersecurity, technology risk, or related technology leadership roles required.
• 8+ years of leadership experience building, leading, and maturing enterprise security teams and programs required.
• Experience leading cybersecurity in a highly regulated environment required; healthcare experience strongly preferred.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and/or Boards on cyber risk, security strategy, incident response, and investment priorities required.
• Experience leading or materially supporting significant cybersecurity incident response, crisis management, or cyber resilience efforts preferred.
• Experience with cloud security, identity and access management, security operations, third-party risk, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance required.
• Professional certifications preferred, such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, HCISPP, CCSP, or equivalent credentials.

Required Credentials

N/A

Preferred

• Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a healthcare environment

Relocation support is available for this position. Role requires a minimum of 3 days on-site per week.

Compensation:

Compensation Range

$249,620.00 - $374,430.00 per year

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.

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