Staff VP Deputy CISO

Elevance Health; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 249,000 - 430,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health seeks a Staff VP Deputy CISO to lead information security strategy and execution, translating policy into measurable delivery across cyber disciplines. You will manage technology solutions and ensure alignment with enterprise risk management.

The role requires 15+ years in security leadership and 10+ years in distributed IT leadership, with a strong regulatory and healthcare context. Hybrid/in-office collaboration three days per week is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or related field.
• 15+ years of information security leadership experience and 10+ years leading distributed IT teams.
• Experience leading cybersecurity in regulated environments (healthcare, financial services, or government).

Responsibilities

• Oversees security technology infrastructure and risk remediation in collaboration with Enterprise Technology teams.
• Provides cross-functional execution leadership for multiple security domains: IAM, data protection, cloud security, and threat management.
• Collaborates with senior leadership, legal, audit, risk management, regulators, customers and vendors to deliver security programs.

Skills

Audit & Policy

Regulatory Compliance

AI Security

Cloud Security Architecture

IAM (SSO/MFA/PAM)

Data Encryption

Network Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Business

Job description

Anticipated End Date: 2026-10-10 Position Title: Staff VP Deputy CISO Job Description: Staff VP Deputy CISO Location: May be located in any Elevance Health PulsePoint office preferably in Indianapolis, IN, Atlanta, GA, Woodland Hills, CA, Mason, OH, Richmond, VA, Norfolk, VA, or Chicago, IL. This role requires associates to be in-office at least 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Summary

Responsible for providing operational leadership to implement the overall Information Security strategic vision within Elevance Health. Accountable for developing and executing information security and business resiliency policies, strategies, and processes. Directs a specialized team of internal and external resources to deliver these capabilities. Responsible for translating strategic vision into measurable execution and integrated delivery across multiple cybersecurity disciplines. Reports directly to the VP Chief Information Security Officer. The Staff VP Deputy CISO is responsible for the management of technology solutions, and adherence to in-scope security controls.

Position Responsibilities

Oversees the security technology infrastructure, data security hygiene, monitorization and remediation of risks (internal and external), and collaboration with Enterprise Technology Associate Services for technology integrations.

Provides cross-functional execution leadership for the security organization, with specific responsibility for the following domains:

• Identity and Access Management
• Security Technology Services
• Data Protection
• Cyber Security Threat Management
• Cloud Security
• Security Architecture
• Artificial Intelligence

Routinely works with the Elevance Health Senior Leadership Team and their direct reports, Senior Leaders from Elevance Health’s Legal, and Audit and Risk Management teams, as well as Elevance Health customers, regulators, industry committee representatives, and other key business, IT, and vendor stakeholders.

Position Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or a related field; 15+ years of experience in Information Security leadership, and 10+ years of experience in the leadership of distributed IT organizations. Experience leading cybersecurity execution in complex, regulated environments (e.g., healthcare, financial services, or government) is required.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences

• Demonstrated experience in audit, controls, policy, and strategy of Information Security is strongly preferred as well as risk management, regulatory compliance, audit, and controls experience.
• A deep understanding of artificial intelligence, including machine learning techniques, natural language processing, and neural networks, is essential as well as an understanding of architecture of HIPAA-compliant cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Must have a strong technical background in data encryption, network security, intrusion detection systems, and other security technologies, as well as familiarity with IAM technologies, such as single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and privileged access management (PAM).

Corporate Title: Staff VP Deputy Chief Info Sec Ofcr

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary_ range for this specific position is $249,200.00 to $429,870.00.

Locations: California, Virginia, Illinois

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Job Level: Staff/Regional VP Workshift: Job Family: IFT > IT Security & Compliance

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

Additional Information

Previously known as Anthem, Inc., we have evolved into a company focused on whole health and updated our name to better reflect the direction the company is heading. Fueled by our bold purpose to improve the health of humanity, we are transforming from a traditional health benefits organization into a lifetime trusted health partner.Our nearly 100,000 associates serve approximately 100M+ people, at every stage of health. We address a full range of needs with an integrated whole health approach, powered by industry-leading capabilities and a digital platform for health.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

Elevance Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans.