Director Data Security

Health Care Service Corp.; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director of Data Security at HCSC will lead the enterprise data security program across on‑premises, cloud, SaaS, and AI environments. You will craft strategy, governance, operating model, and build the team to protect sensitive data and translate risk into business priorities.

This hybrid role can be located in Chicago, IL or Richardson, TX. You will partner with technology, risk, legal, and privacy stakeholders to drive measurable security outcomes and optimize the data security posture of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field with 10+ years of experience.
• At least 5 years of people leadership experience including hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Proven experience establishing or transforming enterprise data security programs with measurable outcomes.
• Deep expertise in data security controls across cloud, SaaS, on‑premises, and hybrid environments.
• Experience translating data risk into business priorities and investment needs.

Responsibilities

• Establish, lead, and continuously improve the enterprise data security program.
• Build strategy, governance, and operating model for data protection across environments.
• Lead and develop the security team and align risk with business priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Data security strategy

Governance and policy

Cloud and AI security

Risk translation to business

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Cybersecurity

Tools

DLP tools

Data discovery platforms

Encryption tools

Job description

Job Summary

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, decision, 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

Pay Transparency Statement

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From 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, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards. The compensation offered will vary depending on your job‑related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan. Flex employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week. Management will have discretion to modify an employee's weekly schedule for exigent circumstances.

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. All applications, including resumes, must be submitted through HCSC's Career website on‑line application process.

Accommodations

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need an accommodation or assistance in either using the Careers website or completing the application process, you can call us at 1-866-977-7378 to request reasonable accommodations. Please note that only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned.

Base Pay Range

$133,400.00 - $247,700.00

About HCSC

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. Learn more about HCSC, our commitment to our members and the opportunity you’ll have to improve health care delivery in an open, collaborative environment.