Health System CISO - Strategy, Risk & Security Leadership

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH seeks a senior information security leader to serve as Chief Information Security Officer for the health system. You will drive risk management, policy, and security architecture across clinical, research, and administrative environments.

Collaborate with university leadership to align security with business objectives, oversee incident response, third-party risk, and BC/DR, and mentor a high-performing security team.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in information security with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience developing enterprise-level information security programs.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA and healthcare security requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate with executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the health system's information security strategy and risk roadmap.
• Oversee security operations, incident response, and governance across the organization.
• Lead third-party risk management, policy enforcement, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with university leadership to align security with clinical and research goals.

Skills

Information security leadership

Security governance

Risk management

Regulatory compliance (HIPAA)

Security architecture & IAM

Communication & stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems or related field

Job description

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH seeks a senior information security leader to serve as Chief Information Security Officer for the health system. You will drive risk management, policy, and security architecture across clinical, research, and administrative environments.

Collaborate with university leadership to align security with business objectives, oversee incident response, third-party risk, and BC/DR, and mentor a high-performing security team.