Dir Data Security

Health Care Service Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 133,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) savings plan

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation is seeking an executive to lead enterprise data security governance, ensuring sensitive data is identified, classified, protected, and monitored across on-premises and cloud environments. You will partner with Technology, Legal, Privacy, Compliance, and business leaders to reduce data-centric risk while enabling secure data use at scale.

The role demands deep expertise in data protection, data loss prevention, and data integrity controls, along with 5 years of

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of data protection concepts.
• Knowledge of data security across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Experience leading data security initiatives and teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee enterprise data security governance and budget resources.
• Partner with Technology, Legal, Privacy, Compliance, and business leaders.
• Translate data security risk into business-aligned priorities and investments.

Skills

Data security

Data Loss Prevention

Data classification

Data integrity controls

Leadership/people management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/MIS

Job description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers. Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for enterprise leadership and governance of data security capabilities. The role ensures sensitive data is identified, classified, protected, and monitored across the enterprise in alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and the evolving threat landscape. This role partners closely with Technology, Legal, Privacy, Compliance, and business leaders to reduce data-centric risk while enabling secure data usage at scale.

Areas of Responsibility

Areas of responsibility include Data Loss Prevention, data classification, data security management, and data integrity controls across on-premises and cloud environments.

• Oversee budgets and resource allocation supporting enterprise data security objectives
• Translate data security risk into business-relevant priorities and decisions
• Ensure data security investments align to risk reduction and regulatory obligations

Required Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, MIS, or related field and 10 years of experience in Information Security, Data Security, or related disciplines, or14 years equivalent experience 5 years of leadership or people-management experience Deep understanding of data protection, Data Loss Prevention, data classification, and data integrity concepts Knowledge of data security controls across on-premises and cloud environments

Pay Transparency Statement

• health and wellness benefits
• 401(k) savings plan
• pension plan
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• disability insurance
• supplemental life insurance
• employee assistance program
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• plus other incentives

Base Pay Range $133,400.00 - $247,700.00 Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

HCSC Employment Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity to employees and applicants.

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For more than 80 years, HCSC has been dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, cost-effective health care and equipping our members with information and tools to make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. As an industry leader, HCSC also has been helping to make the health care system work better for all Americans. To remain a leader, we offer compelling careers that encourage resourcefulness, strategic thought and empower you to make a difference in the lives of our members and their communities. Today, with the industry at an important crossroad, HCSC is reimagining health care and looking for original thinkers who aren’t afraid to make innovative contributions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

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