Director of Cybersecurity

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, UT

20h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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).
• CISSP Certification

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NIST CSF 2.0, Splunk, and advanced cloud and enterprise security tools.
• Deep experience in healthcare cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks.
• CISM, CRISC, or healthcare-specific security credentials.

Responsibilities

• 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 This Job Offers

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