Deputy Chief Information Security Officer

Deputy Chief Information Security Officer About the Company A leading healthcare services provider dedicated to improving patient care through innovative solutions. Industry Hospital & Health Care Type Privately Held, Private Equity-backed Founded 1979 Employees 10,001+ Categories Health Care Health & Wellness Consulting & Professional Services End Stage Disease Genitourinary Disorders Healthcare Hospitals & Clinics Kidney Medical Testing & Clinical Laboratories Hospital Nutrition Specialties Kidney care Dialysis Healthcare Business Classifications B2C B2B About the Role Join our dynamic Information Security team as the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer. In this essential leadership role, you will play a crucial part in protecting patient data and enhancing digital healthcare systems across the organization. As the Deputy CISO, you will be responsible for shaping and implementing our global security strategy and adapting our cybersecurity programs specifically for the healthcare sector. Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulatory standards and overseeing adherence to global data privacy laws will be key aspects of your role. Your responsibilities will include managing third-party/vendor risk to protect patient health information (PHI), leading incident response initiatives, and driving resilience efforts in our digital health innovations. As a strategic advisor, you will collaborate with global leaders to seamlessly integrate security into our operations. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with a Master’s degree preferred, and possess at least 10 years of information security experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role within healthcare. In-depth expertise in healthcare cybersecurity risks, patient privacy, and regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27799, and NIS2 is essential. Experience with international clinical systems, hospital IT, and medical device security is required, along with relevant certifications like CISSP, HCISPP, CISM, or CISA. We seek a strategic thinker with strong cross-cultural communication skills and a deep understanding of digital health technologies. Experience supporting clinical leaders to operationalize security in patient care settings is a plus. Multilingual skills or experience in multilingual environments will be advantageous. Hiring Manager Title CISO Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Information Technology Engineering