Deputy CISO

DaVita Kidney Care • Denver, CO

5d • $148,000 - $234,000

About The Position

The Deputy CISO – International Support is a senior leader within the Information Security team, responsible for safeguarding patient data and digital healthcare systems across the organization’s international operations. This role supports the CISO in implementing a unified cybersecurity strategy, while ensuring compliance with healthcare-specific regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• 10+ years of information security experience, with at least 3+ years in a global or regional leadership role within the healthcare sector
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare cybersecurity risks, patient privacy, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27799, NIS2)
• Experience working with international clinical systems, hospital IT, and medical device security
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Health Informatics, or related field; Master’s preferred
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, HCISPP, CISM, CISA)
• Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of digital health technologies
• Strong cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills
• Experience supporting clinical leaders and operationalizing security in patient care settings

Nice To Haves

• Multilingual or experience working in multilingual environments is a plus

Responsibilities

• Drive Global Security Strategy Implement and adapt enterprise cybersecurity programs to protect international healthcare systems, including EHRs, medical devices, and digital platforms.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management Oversee adherence to global data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and manage third-party/vendor risk to safeguard PHI.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Oversee adherence to global data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and manage third-party/vendor risk to safeguard PHI.
• Direct Incident Response and Resilience Efforts Lead international response to breaches and cyber threats, ensuring localized continuity plans and rapid recovery.
• Secure Digital Health Innovation Partner with IT and product teams to embed security into telehealth, patient portals, and emerging digital health solutions.
• Advise Global Leaders and Integrate Security into Operations Act as a strategic advisor to international business and clinical leaders, aligning security with organizational goals and operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees