Director, Cybersecurity - Engineering, Operations and Incident Response

Work Schedule: This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position scheduled to work Monday through Friday, with core hours between the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Applicants hired into this position can work hybrid from WI or IL. This will be discussed during the interview process. Be part of something remarkableJoin the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!We are seeking a Director, CyberSecurity – Engineering, Operations and Incident Response to:Lead a talented team of cybersecurity professionals in the areas of evaluation, design architecture, deployment, and support of traditional, as well as leading-edge information security solutions.Act as a technical leader and point of escalation to provide technical direction to team members and evangelize best practices and methodologies.Develop technologies and strategies that align with established information security frameworks.Stay current on applicable security industry trends both offensive and defensive including applicable technology strategies, incident response, and potential impact to UW Health’s IT environment.Protect company assets with new security strategies, monitoring controls, and ongoing evaluation. Cultivate strong working relationships with other infrastructure teams, engineers, architects, vendors, contractors, and leadership.Understand business needs and processes for area of responsibility. Align technical information security strategy with overall business goals.At UW Health, you will have:An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balanceAccess to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-beingTuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancementThe opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positionsQualificationsBachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Healthcare Administration or related field RequiredMaster's Degree in IS Security, Business Administration, or Healthcare Administration PreferredWork ExperienceDemonstrated success working across the systems development or operational life cycle. RequiredDemonstrated success operational levels within Information Security programs, including IT Security Strategy, IT Security Operations, Security Training and Awareness, IT General Controls Compliance & Audit Management, Cyber security programs, and Identity and Access Management. RequiredDemonstrated success managing security infrastructure — e.g., firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPSs), web application firewalls (WAFs), endpoint protection, SIEM and log management technology. RequiredDemonstrated success designing and securing applications and infrastructures in cloud environments. RequiredDemonstrated success leading Governance, Risk and Compliance initiatives. RequiredDemonstrated success leading incident response activities. Required10+ years extensive project and leadership experience resulting in greater levels of responsibility and leadership based upon proven success. PreferredPrevious work experience with federal and state privacy and security laws, regulations, and accreditation standards for maintaining information security and confidentiality Preferred7 years direct patient care delivery and operational management experience PreferredProven experience in collaboration and development of successful partnerships between IT and operations. PreferredSignificant prior experience leading IT Systems support staff. PreferredExperience supporting systems and/or operations in a 24x7 hospital setting. PreferredLicenses & CertificationsCertified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Upon Hire RequiredCPHIMS, PMP, ITIL PreferredVarious Vendor Certifications as relevant for the position, such as Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Healthcare Information Security and Privacy Professional (HCISPP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls (CRISC) PreferredOur Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.Job DescriptionUW Hospital and Clinics BenefitsFull timePosting Date: 2026-08-07