Director, Security Governance

Anna Jaques Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 176,800 - 205,920; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Director of Security Governance, Risk & Compliance to lead the GRC function in partnership with the IT Security Leader. You will develop an organization-wide information security program, drive compliance initiatives, and guide awareness campaigns across the enterprise.

The role oversees audits, policy development, and incident response, ensuring regulatory alignment and a proactive security culture within a large health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Law preferred.
• More than 10 years related work experience and 3–5 years supervisory/management experience.
• At least 10 years of varied information technology management experience, with 5 years in IT program management, security assessment, administration and management.
• Healthcare industry experience essential; knowledge of patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Strong project planning and management skills; advanced technical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Leads IT Security Governance, Risk and Compliance program. (essential)
• Collaborates with IT Security Leader on proactive risk management and security best practices.
• Leads IT Security Steering Committee and governance procedures.
• Provides risk-mitigating directives for projects with IT components.
• Develops, implements, and executes organization-wide information security training and awareness programs.
• Facilitates annual internal/external audits to strengthen controls.
• Investigates security incidents, develops remediation plans, and coordinates resolutions.
• Acts as lead advisor on security matters to senior management and IT Shared Service.
• Ensures policies follow State and Federal regulatory requirements; keeps knowledge up-to-date.

Skills

Security governance

Risk management

Compliance

IT management

Leadership

Policy development

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Law

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The Director of Security Governance, Risk & Compliance, leads and manages the Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) function and is responsible for partnering with the It Security Leader in managing an organization-wide, information risk management program, security compliance program and security awareness campaign. The Director partners with administrative, and
executive leadership to establish and manage a shared vision for information security and develop a compliance program to assess cybersecurity and information risks.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leads IT Security Governance, Risk and Compliance program. (essential)
• Collaborates with IT Security Leader on building a culture focused on proactive risk management and security best practices. (essential)
• Leads IT Security Steering Committee, infusing information security governance procedures that foster resiliency, raise awareness, govern policy and review security related activities. (essential)
• Provides clear risk mitigating directives for projects with IT components. (essential)
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and execution of BILH-wide information security training and awareness programs. Provides professional and technical training and direction for internal team members as well as external staff. (essential)
• Facilitates and participates in annual internal/external audits using industry standard security methods to help strengthen internal security controls, procedures and policies. (essential)
• Investigates security incidents, develop remediation plans, and work with appropriate stakeholders to implement resolutions. (essential)
• Serves as a lead advisor on security matters to ensure appropriate levels of security are integrated in process designs and architecture; demonstrates ability to be a respected information security advisor to senior management, as well as to IT Shared Service team. (essential)
• Works with IT Security team in the development and acceptance of IT policies and procedures; ensures program standards follow applicable State and Federal regulatory requirements. (essential)
• Stays current with all relevant IT security and compliance issues, technologies, and requirements, as well as with emerging best practices in IT program management, planning and governance; Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending industry workshops, conferences, and participating in personal and professional networks. (essential)
• Has the authority to direct and support employees daily work activities. Has the direct responsibility to undertake the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action and performance reviews.

Direct Reports: 2-3

Indirect Reports: None

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in Law degree preferred.
• More than 10 years related work experience required and 3-5 years supervisory/management experience required
• At least 10 years of varied information technology management experience is required, five years of which must be directly related to IT program management and planning as well as computer, information, and network security assessment, administration, and management.
• Experience in the health care industry is essential along with knowledge about program management, information security technology, medical records, patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Other key requirements include project planning and project management experience; Advanced technical computer skills as required for technical support specific to functional area and related systems.

Pay Range:

$176,800.00 USD - $205,920.00 USD

The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled