Dir Cybersecurity

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The Director of Cybersecurity reports to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and is responsible for overseeing cybersecurity operations and strategy within Covenant Health. This role ensures Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of information assets, particularly sensitive data (PHI). This role also involves setting the vision and direction for cybersecurity services, implementing standards and security policies that are maintained, and managing technical implementation projects. The Director of Cybersecurity has financial and budgetary responsibilities, manages a wide range of vendors and external partners, and personnel management within the cybersecurity area. This position leads and ensures performance management and career development for an extended team of cybersecurity professionals. The role also involves developing strategic cybersecurity roadmaps and collaborating with other IT and clinical technology teams within the health system to secure sensitive data and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Requirements

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of Ten (10) years of leadership experience in technology/IT with Seven (7) years leading cybersecurity within an enterprise-sized organization, is required.
Employee must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license and state mandated minimum insurance coverage.
Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to individuals possessing a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology or a directly-related field from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Direct and provide leadership to all cybersecurity staff, including Security Analysts, Incident Responders, and Compliance Specialists
Support and lead the efforts to change team cultures, dynamics, processes, and technologies that provide modern solutions to the organization
Lead cybersecurity management team to ensure performance management and career development.
Provide technical leadership and direction, delegate responsibilities appropriately, and identify management development opportunities
Provide leadership, development, coaching, and guidance to ensure the appropriate departmental developmental goals are set and achieved
Champion innovative efforts and stay abreast of leading-edge solutions for recruitment, development, and retention of the cybersecurity workforce
Oversee the day-to-day operations of cybersecurity measures, including monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents
Lead the incident response team in managing and resolving security breaches and incidents
Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other relevant regulations and standards
Lead technical implementation projects related to cybersecurity, creating plans and strategies to meet the needs of the organization
Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends, making recommendations for improvement
Develop and maintain strategic cybersecurity roadmaps, provide tactical action plans, and ensure optimum planning of cybersecurity projects and resources
Conduct proactive resource planning based on anticipated demand
Establish deliverables and projected milestones for solution delivery in partnership with business leaders and Senior Executives
Lead the development of cybersecurity strategies and technical roadmap, ensuring integration with overall IT and organizational strategies
Manage relationships with cybersecurity vendors, ensuring that contracts and agreements are in place and that vendor performance meets organizational standards
Develop annual operating budgets and long-term capital budgets for cybersecurity projects
Monitor network and systems performance, ensuring availability and reliability.
Perform capacity planning
Oversee operational and service management processes to ensure performance of all technology subcontractors
Collaborate with other IT teams and clinical IT teams to ensure alignment and integration of cybersecurity services within the health system
Develop relationships with key business leaders to identify service gaps and propose solutions.
Maintain credibility with key individuals at hospitals and corporate offices, along with Legal, HR, and Privacy/Compliance.
Develop and implement security awareness and training programs for employees to ensure they understand and adhere to cybersecurity policies and procedures.
Oversee the assessment and management of cybersecurity risks associated with third-party vendors, partners, and bio-medical devices.
Develop, implement, and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Lead the design and implementation of secure network architectures and systems to protect sensitive data and ensure the integrity of IT infrastructure.
Oversee incident management and forensic investigations to identify root causes, mitigate risks, and prevent future incidents.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations such as HIPAA, HITECH, and other healthcare-specific cybersecurity requirements.
Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans to ensure the organization can quickly recover from cybersecurity incidents.
Perform other related duties as assigned