Phase2 Technology
Job Summary
Join us at the forefront of academic medicine and digital transformation. Dell Medical School and UT Medicine are building a next-generation academic healthcare system designed to improve health for all—and strong, innovative cybersecurity leadership is essential to that mission.
As the Director of Cybersecurity, you will shape and lead the enterprise security strategy for a dynamic healthcare ecosystem that spans clinical care, biomedical research, education, and administrative operations. This is a highly visible, mission‑driven role that partners with senior leaders across the enterprise to safeguard sensitive data, drive digital resilience, and enable innovation at scale.
This position is on‑site at the UT Austin campus, and we are seeking candidates who can commute daily and thrive in a collaborative, in‑person environment.
What You'll Lead & Build Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance
Develop and execute an enterprise cybersecurity strategy aligned with the vision of Dell Medical School and UT Medicine.
Establish governance frameworks, policies, and security standards.
Drive digital transformation and identify opportunities for innovation and automation.
Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance
Lead the enterprise risk management program, including risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
Ensure adherence to HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
Oversee internal and external audits, security assessments, and compliance readiness.
Security Operations & Vulnerability Management
Direct vulnerability management across clinical systems, research platforms, and enterprise infrastructure.
Oversee threat detection, monitoring, and remediation activities.
Lead data protection initiatives, including encryption, access controls, and DLP programs.
Security Architecture & Custom Controls
Design advanced and custom security controls that support specialized healthcare and research workflows.
Define application security standards for internally developed applications and web properties.
Integrate security into enterprise architecture, DevOps pipelines, and digital initiatives.
Incident Response & Cyber Forensics
Lead enterprise incident response, including detection, containment, recovery, and root‑cause analysis.
Maintain and routinely test IR plans for operational readiness.
Provide concise, executive‑level reporting on threats and organizational security posture.
Leadership, Culture Building & Vendor Management
Lead and mentor a high‑performing cybersecurity organization of managers, engineers, analysts, and specialists.
Build and scale security awareness programs across UT Medicine.
Manage key security vendors, tools, contracts, and professional partnerships.
What You Bring Education & Experience Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Business Administration, or a related field.
6+ years of progressive cybersecurity leadership experience.
10+ years working in highly regulated, security‑sensitive industries (healthcare, banking, defense, or similar).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with NIST CSF 2.0, Splunk, and advanced cloud and enterprise security tools.
Deep experience in healthcare cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks.
Certifications
Required: CISSP
Preferred: CISM, CRISC, or healthcare‑specific security credentials.
Knowledge, Skills & Leadership Competencies Strategic Agility
Ability to forecast emerging risks, shape long‑term security strategy, and drive enterprise‑wide transformation.
Decision Quality
Sound judgment guided by risk, business priorities, financial stewardship, and technical expertise.
Vision & Purpose
Clear and compelling communicator who inspires teams and secures buy‑in from executives and stakeholders.
Team Building
Proven record of developing high‑performing teams, establishing clear structures, and strengthening cross‑functional collaboration.
Technical Excellence
Deep understanding of modern cybersecurity technologies, architectures, and threat landscapes.
Ability to evaluate, adopt, and integrate advanced tools and industry innovations.
Budget & Operational Scope Oversight of a $3M-$8M operating budget, including:
Cybersecurity staffing
Security tools, platforms, and licensing
Hardware and cloud infrastructure
Vendor contracts and professional services
Training and development investments
Why Dell Medical School & UT Medicine? You will join a system committed to reimagining academic medicine, improving health outcomes, and building a secure, resilient digital foundation for a major new healthcare enterprise. Your work will directly support:
Clinical excellence and patient safety
World‑class research and innovation
Secure digital experiences for patients, students, clinicians, and researchers
The growth of UT Medicine as Austin's new academic medical center
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
E‑Verify The University of Texas at Austin uses E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E‑Verify is 854197.
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As the Director of Cybersecurity, you will shape and lead the enterprise security strategy for a dynamic healthcare ecosystem that spans clinical care, biomedical research, education, and administrative operations. This is a highly visible, mission‑driven role that partners with senior leaders across the enterprise to safeguard sensitive data, drive digital resilience, and enable innovation at scale.
This position is on‑site at the UT Austin campus, and we are seeking candidates who can commute daily and thrive in a collaborative, in‑person environment.
What You'll Lead & Build Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance
Develop and execute an enterprise cybersecurity strategy aligned with the vision of Dell Medical School and UT Medicine.
Establish governance frameworks, policies, and security standards.
Drive digital transformation and identify opportunities for innovation and automation.
Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance
Lead the enterprise risk management program, including risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
Ensure adherence to HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
Oversee internal and external audits, security assessments, and compliance readiness.
Security Operations & Vulnerability Management
Direct vulnerability management across clinical systems, research platforms, and enterprise infrastructure.
Oversee threat detection, monitoring, and remediation activities.
Lead data protection initiatives, including encryption, access controls, and DLP programs.
Security Architecture & Custom Controls
Design advanced and custom security controls that support specialized healthcare and research workflows.
Define application security standards for internally developed applications and web properties.
Integrate security into enterprise architecture, DevOps pipelines, and digital initiatives.
Incident Response & Cyber Forensics
Lead enterprise incident response, including detection, containment, recovery, and root‑cause analysis.
Maintain and routinely test IR plans for operational readiness.
Provide concise, executive‑level reporting on threats and organizational security posture.
Leadership, Culture Building & Vendor Management
Lead and mentor a high‑performing cybersecurity organization of managers, engineers, analysts, and specialists.
Build and scale security awareness programs across UT Medicine.
Manage key security vendors, tools, contracts, and professional partnerships.
What You Bring Education & Experience Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Business Administration, or a related field.
6+ years of progressive cybersecurity leadership experience.
10+ years working in highly regulated, security‑sensitive industries (healthcare, banking, defense, or similar).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with NIST CSF 2.0, Splunk, and advanced cloud and enterprise security tools.
Deep experience in healthcare cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks.
Certifications
Required: CISSP
Preferred: CISM, CRISC, or healthcare‑specific security credentials.
Knowledge, Skills & Leadership Competencies Strategic Agility
Ability to forecast emerging risks, shape long‑term security strategy, and drive enterprise‑wide transformation.
Decision Quality
Sound judgment guided by risk, business priorities, financial stewardship, and technical expertise.
Vision & Purpose
Clear and compelling communicator who inspires teams and secures buy‑in from executives and stakeholders.
Team Building
Proven record of developing high‑performing teams, establishing clear structures, and strengthening cross‑functional collaboration.
Technical Excellence
Deep understanding of modern cybersecurity technologies, architectures, and threat landscapes.
Ability to evaluate, adopt, and integrate advanced tools and industry innovations.
Budget & Operational Scope Oversight of a $3M-$8M operating budget, including:
Cybersecurity staffing
Security tools, platforms, and licensing
Hardware and cloud infrastructure
Vendor contracts and professional services
Training and development investments
Why Dell Medical School & UT Medicine? You will join a system committed to reimagining academic medicine, improving health outcomes, and building a secure, resilient digital foundation for a major new healthcare enterprise. Your work will directly support:
Clinical excellence and patient safety
World‑class research and innovation
Secure digital experiences for patients, students, clinicians, and researchers
The growth of UT Medicine as Austin's new academic medical center
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
E‑Verify The University of Texas at Austin uses E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E‑Verify is 854197.
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