Welltower™ Inc. (NYSE:WELL) · 1 day ago
AVP, IT Security & Compliance - Plano, TX
Plano, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWelltower™ Inc. is a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, aiming to transform senior living and wellness-focused real estate. The AVP of IT Security and Compliance will develop and oversee a comprehensive security and compliance program, ensuring the protection of corporate data while maintaining regulatory compliance and leading the cybersecurity strategy.
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Responsibilities
Lead the company’s enterprise cybersecurity strategy and framework to protect critical information, infrastructure, and systems across all business units
Oversee the design and operation of security architecture, network defense, and endpoint protection programs
Implement proactive threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management initiatives
Partner with business units and external partners to mitigate cybersecurity risks in vendor and third-party relationships
Develop and manage the IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program, ensuring alignment with regulatory and internal control requirements
Oversee compliance with SOX ITGC (Information Technology General Controls), working closely with Internal Audit and Finance to maintain effective testing and documentation processes
Drive continuous improvement of IT policies, procedures, and controls in accordance with best practices and evolving standards
Ensure compliance with data privacy and information security regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA)
Serve as the company’s senior leader and subject matter expert on cybersecurity, IT risk, and compliance
Advise executive leadership and the Board of Directors on emerging cyber risks, regulatory changes, and strategic initiatives
Develop and lead security awareness programs for all employees to foster a strong culture of compliance and accountability
Manage relationships with external auditors, consultants, and regulators
Build and lead a high-performing IT security and compliance team
Promote professional development and mentorship to ensure continuous capability enhancement
Partner with IT infrastructure and application teams to embed security and compliance into the technology lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
10–15 years of progressive IT security and compliance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS), SOX 404, ITGC, and enterprise GRC platforms
Proven experience managing cybersecurity programs in a publicly traded environment
Strong understanding of cloud security, identity management, and third-party risk management
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence executives and board members
Preferred
Master's degree
Professional certifications strongly preferred (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or equivalent)
Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount
Employer-matching 401(k) Program + Profit Sharing Program
Student Debt Program – we’ll contribute up to $10,000 towards your student loans!
Tuition Assistance Program
Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options
Professional Growth
And much more!
Company
Welltower™ Inc. (NYSE:WELL)
Welltower® (NYSE: WELL) provides real estate capital to the world’s leading health and senior care providers to develop the health care infrastructure necessary to keep people well.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.82B2024-07-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.03B
2023-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2023-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.03B
Leadership Team
Tim McHugh, CFA
Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer
Nikhil Chaudhri, CFA
Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer
Recent News
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