Chief Information Security Officer

Seattle Children's•Seattle, WA

2d•$249,620 - $374,430•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the IT Senior Leadership Team, the Chief Information Security Officer is a strategic leader responsible for designing, implementing, and advancing a comprehensive cybersecurity program that safeguards sensitive health information and critical systems across Seattle Children's. This role partners closely with executive leadership to align security initiatives with organizational priorities-ensuring regulatory compliance, strengthening risk management, and fostering a culture of security awareness in support of delivering exceptional care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field required.
12+ years of progressive experience in information security, cybersecurity, technology risk, or related technology leadership roles required.
8+ years of leadership experience building, leading, and maturing enterprise security teams and programs required.
Experience leading cybersecurity in a highly regulated environment required; healthcare experience strongly preferred.
Experience presenting to executive leadership and/or Boards on cyber risk, security strategy, incident response, and investment priorities required.
Experience with cloud security, identity and access management, security operations, third-party risk, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance required.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading or materially supporting significant cybersecurity incident response, crisis management, or cyber resilience efforts preferred.
Professional certifications preferred, such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, HCISPP, CCSP, or equivalent credentials.
Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of experience in a healthcare environment

Responsibilities

Designing, implementing, and advancing a comprehensive cybersecurity program.
Safeguarding sensitive health information and critical systems.
Partnering closely with executive leadership to align security initiatives with organizational priorities.
Ensuring regulatory compliance.
Strengthening risk management.
Fostering a culture of security awareness.