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Blue Cross NC · 1 day ago

Chief Information Security Officer - CISO

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Blue Cross NC is a mission-driven organization focused on improving health and well-being. They are seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to provide strategic and operational leadership for cybersecurity, managing cyber risks and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as second-in-command to the CISO, stepping in during absences or crises

Provide strategic counsel and operational continuity across the cybersecurity function

Lead day-to-day cybersecurity operations, including incident response, threat detection, and endpoint protection

Oversee identity and access management, cybersecurity architecture, and engineering

Advance the maturity of the organization’s cybersecurity program by strengthening foundational capabilities, enhancing visibility across the environment, and improving threat detection and response effectiveness

Monitor audit controls and enterprise risk management practices

Ensure compliance with HIPAA, NIST, HITRUST, and other regulatory frameworks

Execute cybersecurity roadmaps and strategic initiatives

Partner across business units to embed security into enterprise operations

Build and mentor high-performing teams

Foster a culture of openness, agility, and psychological safety

Champion diversity of thought and a willingness to challenge assumptions

Qualification

Cybersecurity leadershipIncident responseRegulatory complianceHealthcare industry knowledgeRisk managementTeam buildingStrategic executionCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)

10+ years of experience in related field

In lieu of degree, 12+ years of experience in related field

Preferred

North Carolina residence preferred

Deep understanding of healthcare industry dynamics and regulatory environments

Proven ability to lead through influence, build trust, and drive cross-functional alignment

Comfortable with ambiguity, risk, and being wrong—yet committed to learning and evolving

Looking for a long-term employer where they can make a lasting impact

Benefits

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Wellness programs

Company

Blue Cross NC

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It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way.

Founded in 1933

Durham, North Carolina, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.bluecrossnc.com/

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