Director Data Security

Information Security; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 133,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

HCSC is seeking an enterprise Data Security Leader to govern data security capabilities across the organization. You will identify, classify, protect, and monitor sensitive data in alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and evolving threats.

You will partner with Technology, Legal, Privacy, and Compliance to reduce data-centric risk while enabling secure data usage at scale, including DLP, data classification, and data integrity controls across on‑premises and cloud

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in information security or related fields.
• 5+ years of leadership or people-management experience.
• Deep understanding of data protection, DLP, classification and integrity.
• Experience with data security controls across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Oversee budgets and allocate resources for enterprise data security.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data security governance and enable secure data usage at scale.
• Lead Data Loss Prevention, data classification, and integrity controls.
• Collaborate with Technology, Legal, Privacy, and Compliance, and business leaders.
• Align data security investments to risk reduction and regulatory obligations.

Skills

Data security leadership

Data Loss Prevention

Data classification

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

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.

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

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
• 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

Compensation: $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.