The Judge Group
Our client is currently seeking a Director Cyber Security
Location:
Onsite in Knoxville, TN
Reports To:
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Travel:
Local travel required
Job Summary
Covenant Health is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity to lead cybersecurity operations and strategy across the organization. This role ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data, including protected health information (PHI). The Director sets the vision for cybersecurity services, manages technical projects, oversees compliance with HIPAA and other regulations, and leads a team of cybersecurity professionals.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management
Lead cybersecurity staff including analysts, incident responders, and compliance specialists
Drive cultural and technological change across the team
Support career development and performance management
Provide coaching and mentorship
Stay current with workforce trends and innovations
Cybersecurity Operations
Oversee daily cybersecurity operations including monitoring and incident response
Lead response efforts for security breaches
Ensure regulatory compliance (HIPAA, HITECH,)
Manage technical implementation of cybersecurity projects
Recommend improvements based on emerging technologies
Strategic Planning
Develop and maintain cybersecurity roadmaps and tactical plans
Plan resources based on future demand
Define project milestones and deliverables
Align cybersecurity strategy with IT and organizational goals
Vendor & Budget Management
Manage vendor relationships and contracts
Develop and oversee cybersecurity budgets
Operational Efficiency
Monitor system performance and capacity
Oversee service management and subcontractor performance
Collaboration & Relationship Building
Work with IT and clinical teams to integrate cybersecurity
Build relationships with business leaders, Legal, HR, and Compliance
Security Awareness & Training
Develop and implement employee training programs
Third-Party Risk Management
Assess and manage risks from vendors and biomedical devices
Policy & Architecture
Create and enforce cybersecurity policies and standards
Design secure network architectures and systems
Incident Management & Forensics
Lead investigations and root cause analysis of incidents
Business Continuity
Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Other Duties
Follow organizational policies and safety standards
Complete required annual education
Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications Education :
Bachelor’s degree preferred in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field. Equivalent experience accepted.
Experience :
Minimum 10 years in IT leadership, with at least 7 years in enterprise cybersecurity leadership.
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Location:
Onsite in Knoxville, TN
Reports To:
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Travel:
Local travel required
Job Summary
Covenant Health is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity to lead cybersecurity operations and strategy across the organization. This role ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data, including protected health information (PHI). The Director sets the vision for cybersecurity services, manages technical projects, oversees compliance with HIPAA and other regulations, and leads a team of cybersecurity professionals.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management
Lead cybersecurity staff including analysts, incident responders, and compliance specialists
Drive cultural and technological change across the team
Support career development and performance management
Provide coaching and mentorship
Stay current with workforce trends and innovations
Cybersecurity Operations
Oversee daily cybersecurity operations including monitoring and incident response
Lead response efforts for security breaches
Ensure regulatory compliance (HIPAA, HITECH,)
Manage technical implementation of cybersecurity projects
Recommend improvements based on emerging technologies
Strategic Planning
Develop and maintain cybersecurity roadmaps and tactical plans
Plan resources based on future demand
Define project milestones and deliverables
Align cybersecurity strategy with IT and organizational goals
Vendor & Budget Management
Manage vendor relationships and contracts
Develop and oversee cybersecurity budgets
Operational Efficiency
Monitor system performance and capacity
Oversee service management and subcontractor performance
Collaboration & Relationship Building
Work with IT and clinical teams to integrate cybersecurity
Build relationships with business leaders, Legal, HR, and Compliance
Security Awareness & Training
Develop and implement employee training programs
Third-Party Risk Management
Assess and manage risks from vendors and biomedical devices
Policy & Architecture
Create and enforce cybersecurity policies and standards
Design secure network architectures and systems
Incident Management & Forensics
Lead investigations and root cause analysis of incidents
Business Continuity
Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Other Duties
Follow organizational policies and safety standards
Complete required annual education
Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications Education :
Bachelor’s degree preferred in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field. Equivalent experience accepted.
Experience :
Minimum 10 years in IT leadership, with at least 7 years in enterprise cybersecurity leadership.
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