Director, Cybersecurity Compliance

Purpose & ScopeThe Director of Cybersecurity Compliance leads the healthcare organization’s information security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) program. This role is accountable for defining regulatory requirements, establishing risk management frameworks, and independently assessing the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls to ensure alignment with healthcare regulations, patient privacy obligations, and industry standards.This leader serves as the independent oversight function for cybersecurity, ensuring that controls implemented by cybersecurity and IT teams meet regulatory, audit, and risk expectations without introducing bias from operational ownership. The Director partners closely with cybersecurity operations, clinical leadership, legal, and compliance to embed security and compliance into workflows while maintaining safe and uninterrupted patient care.EducationBachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, or related field. Master’s preferred.Experience10+ years of experience in IT security, risk, or compliance, with significant experience in healthcare5+ years in a leadership role within a healthcare or regulated environmentKnowledge And SkillsDeep knowledge of healthcare regulations (HIPAA/HITECH) and security frameworks (NIST, HITRUST, ISO)Strong understanding of risk management methodologies and audit practicesExperience with GRC platforms and compliance toolingAbility to independently assess control effectiveness and identify gapsStrong understanding of PHI handling, privacy requirements, and breach response obligationsAbility to translate regulatory requirements into practical governance structuresCertification/LicensureCISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC, preferredHCISPP (Healthcare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner), preferredHITRUST CCSFP, preferred