Director of Data Security & AI Risk

HCSC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation seeks a Director of Data Security to lead the enterprise security program across on-prem, cloud, SaaS and AI environments. You will define strategy, governance, and operating model, build a team, and translate data risk into business priorities and investments.

This hybrid role can be located in Chicago, IL or Richardson, TX; sponsorship is not available including OPT. 10+ years of experience and a relevant degree are required, with strong leadership and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience building or transforming an enterprise data security program.
• Deep expertise in data security, discovery, classification, encryption, monitoring and response.
• Experience across cloud, SaaS, on-premises and hybrid environments.
• Working knowledge of AI/ML data security risks and governance.
• Ability to translate data risks into business priorities and investments.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and stakeholders.
• Experience managing budgets and strategic vendors.

Skills

People leadership

Enterprise data security

Data discovery & classification

Data loss prevention

Data access governance

Data security controls (cloud/on‑prem)

AI security concepts

Regulatory risk translation

Cross‑functional collaboration

Budget & vendor management

Security strategy & roadmap

Change management

Data security governance

Data protection standards

Education

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

Certifications (CISSP/CISM/CCSP/CDPSE)

Job description

Health Care Service Corporation seeks a Director of Data Security to lead the enterprise security program across on-prem, cloud, SaaS and AI environments. You will define strategy, governance, and operating model, build a team, and translate data risk into business priorities and investments.

This hybrid role can be located in Chicago, IL or Richardson, TX; sponsorship is not available including OPT. 10+ years of experience and a relevant degree are required, with strong leadership and data