Director Data Security

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

Job summary

HCSC in Chicago or Richardson seeks a Director of Data Security to establish and lead our enterprise data security program. You will shape strategy, governance, and operating models to protect sensitive data across on-premises, cloud, SaaS, and AI-enabled environments.

You will manage a team, translate data risk into business priorities, and collaborate with risk, privacy, legal, and technology stakeholders. This role requires a seasoned leader with measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• Experience establishing, scaling, or transforming an enterprise data security program with strategy and governance.
• Deep expertise in data security: discovery, classification, DLP, encryption, monitoring.
• Experience across cloud, SaaS, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of AI/ML data security risks including generative AI and LLMs.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead enterprise data security program.
• Define strategy, operating model, governance, and portfolio of data protection efforts.
• Protect data across on-premises, cloud, SaaS, and AI-enabled environments.
• Translate data risk into business priorities and investment decisions.

Skills

Data security

Data discovery

Data classification

DLP

Encryption

AI security

Governance

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Cybersecurity

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.

The Director of Data Security is accountable for establishing, leading, and continuously improving the enterprise data security program. This leader will build the strategy, operating model, governance, capabilities, and team needed to identify, classify, protect, monitor, and govern sensitive data across on-premises, cloud, SaaS, and AI-enabled environments. The role requires a proven data security practitioner who has built or materially transformed enterprise data security programs, can lead and develop people, and can translate data risk into clear business priorities and investment decisions.

This hybrid role can be located in CHICAGO IL or RICHARDSON TX ~ sponsorship is not available including if you are currently on OPT.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years of people leadership experience, including hiring, coaching, performance management, organizational development, and leading teams through change.
• Demonstrated experience establishing, scaling, or materially transforming an enterprise data security program, with direct ownership of strategy, roadmap, governance, operating model, and measurable outcomes.
• Deep expertise in data security and protection, including data discovery and classification, Data Loss Prevention, data access governance, data security posture management, encryption, data integrity, and monitoring and response.
• Experience implementing and operating data security controls across cloud, SaaS, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Working knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts and associated data security risks, including generative AI, large language models, data leakage, training and grounding data protection, prompt and output handling, and third-party AI services.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical and regulatory data risks into business-relevant priorities, decisions, roadmaps, and investment requirements.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior technology, risk, legal, privacy, compliance, and business stakeholders.
• Experience managing budgets, strategic vendors, and technology portfolios.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building a data security function or leading a major enterprise data security transformation in a complex or highly regulated organization.
• Experience defining data security controls for AI platforms, generative AI solutions, machine learning pipelines, data science environments, or AI-enabled applications.
• Familiarity with major cloud and data platforms and their native data protection capabilities.
• Knowledge of relevant frameworks, regulations, and standards related to data protection, privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CDPSE, or comparable credentials

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. We are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law.