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Emerald Resource Group

MDKSR Chief Information Security Officer

Emerald Resource Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Chicago, IL Area (Hybrid)

Healthcare / Technology-Enabled Services

No C2C or Visa Sponsorship offered.

You must be a current US Citizen or Green Card Holder.

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Overview

A leading, fast-growing national healthcare provider is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to build and lead its enterprise-wide information security function. This executive-level position will be instrumental in shaping security strategy, governance, and risk posture across all business units while enabling innovation in a complex, highly regulated environment.

What You'll Do as our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) • Set the Strategy: Define and execute a forward-looking information security roadmap aligned with business goals and regulatory needs. • Lead the Program: Oversee governance, architecture, operations, and compliance across security functions. • Mitigate Risk: Proactively assess cyber threats, implement risk management frameworks, and strengthen system resilience. • Ensure Compliance: Maintain alignment with HIPAA, HITECH, and evolving industry regulations. • Respond to Threats: Lead the response to security incidents and ensure effective crisis and business continuity planning. • Build the Team: Hire, develop, and lead a growing security organization capable of supporting a national footprint. • Influence at the Top: Serve as the executive advisor to senior leadership and the board on all matters related to information security. • Drive Culture: Champion a security-first mindset throughout a mission-driven healthcare organization.

What You Bring as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) • 10+ years in information security, including at least 5 years in a leadership role. • Prior ownership of security in a large-scale, regulated enterprise (healthcare preferred). • Strong understanding of compliance frameworks including NIST, HIPAA, HITECH, and SOC2. • Deep experience with identity and access management, cloud security (AWS/Azure), data privacy, and security architecture. • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent. • A collaborative, hands-on leadership style with the ability to influence at all levels.

What's in It for You as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) • Compensation: $300,00 - $400,000 base salary • Bonus Plan: Up to 30% performance-based annual bonus • Equity: Participation in long-term incentive plans available • Benefits: Comprehensive health, 401(k) with match, generous PTO, hybrid work flexibility • Impact: Help secure systems that serve tens of thousands of patients across the country

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the information security function at a rapidly growing healthcare organization committed to transforming patient care. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for security and healthcare, we invite you to apply and join our mission to improve healthcare delivery nationwide.

Contact:

Mark Krusinski, CPC

Founder | IT Executive Recruiter

Email: mark@emeraldresourcegroup.com (send your confidential resume to)

Phone: 440.627.6904 (direct line)

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