Hybrid IT Security Director

American Medical Association; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Medical Association (AMA) is seeking an IT Security Director I for a hybrid role in Chicago. Lead strategy, design, and operation of technical security controls across the organization, building strong relationships with IT and business teams.

This exempt position oversees security risk, regulatory compliance, incident response, and governance, driving security programs while enabling secure technology and data protection.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years engineering/design experience with security platforms.
• Minimum 5 years conducting infrastructure and application project design reviews.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline; professional certifications preferred.
• Strong communication, integrity, and business acumen are required.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, evaluate, and test security and regulatory compliance of AMA applications, systems, and networks.
• Lead security strategy, governance, and risk management across IT and business units.
• Manage security incidents, investigations, and reporting to senior leadership.
• Mentor security and infrastructure staff and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.

Skills

Security leadership

Communication skills

Threat prevention techniques

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Qualys

Tenable

Wiz

Job description

The American Medical Association (AMA) is seeking an IT Security Director I for a hybrid role in Chicago. Lead strategy, design, and operation of technical security controls across the organization, building strong relationships with IT and business teams.

This exempt position oversees security risk, regulatory compliance, incident response, and governance, driving security programs while enabling secure technology and data protection.