Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare · 1 day ago
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expMethodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the Memphis area, dedicated to caring for the community. They are seeking a Deputy Chief Information Security Officer to oversee day-to-day cybersecurity operations, provide strategic guidance, and ensure the execution of a world-class cybersecurity program.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalPersonal HealthWellness
Hiring Manager
Edward M.
Responsibilities
Works closely with security leadership overseeing security operations, incident response, application security and infrastructure
Actively informed and engaged in daily security operations
Enforces a strong security culture, ensuring uniformity across security leadership, business units and Associates
Fosters strong relationships with internal business units and external entities to maintain a strong network
In tandem with the VP/CISO, manages the security budget and additional fiduciary responsibilities
Advises on enterprise-wide people, process and technology security recommendations
Maintains an up-to-date level of knowledge relating to security threats, vulnerabilities and mitigations set forth to reduce the corporate attack surface
Ensures security projects are delivered on time and within budget
Implements a continuous vulnerability assessment and exposure analysis process and aligns technical teams to address a timeline for remediation and validation across applications and infrastructure
Sponsors vendor and technology solution selection, as well as third-party consulting services as needed
Requires and supports independent verification and validation testing of the company networks and data protection through internal team resources and independent consulting engagements
In conjunction with security leadership, defines key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics aligning with business initiatives and delivers to non-technical teams in terms that are readily comprehensible
Provides motivation to security teams and Associates to maximize rigorous system security controls
Removes complexities and obstacles that hinder efficient security controls enterprise-wide
Builds relationships with technical and compliance teams to deliver security-by-design controls that are incorporated into projects, architecture, infrastructure and applications
Works closely with operational risk, compliance, legal and audit teams
Stays abreast of new laws, regulations and standards, and assesses their impacts to the business
Verifies security content training initiatives, as well as internal and external communication are conducted regularly
Oversees testing and validation of security controls across projects
Openly supports the VP/CISO, management team and executive leadership, even during tumultuous times
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Information Systems
Bachelor's Degree Business
Bachelor's Degree Computer sciences
5-7 years experience in risk management and information security fields required
Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization
Ability to effectively manage stress in a constantly changing environment
Driven to build a strong, cohesive team and positive enterprise-wide security culture
Proven high level of integrity, trustworthiness and confidence, as well as ability to represent the company and security leadership with the highest level of professionalism
Strategic vision and ability to influence others
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and varying personalities, and adapt management style to effectively reach and develop the team
Ability to gain and preserve credibility with the team through sustained industry knowledge
Ability to motivate the team to achieve excellence, while giving credit and recognition where it is due
Preferred
Master's Degree Information Systems
Master's Degree Business
Master's Degree Computer sciences
Certified Information Systems Security Professional - International Information System Security Certification Consortium preferred
Certified Information Security Manager - Information Systems Audit and Control Association preferred
Certified in Healthcare Privacy & Security (CHPS) American Health Information Management Association preferred
Company
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is a comprehensive network dedicated to enhancing the health and outcomes of patients.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (20)
2024 (3)
2023 (9)
2022 (15)
2021 (2)
2020 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Health Resources and Services Administration
2021-07-01Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Monica Wharton
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Kate Dowd
SVP & Chief Legal Officer
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