Chief Information Security Officer

Are you a visionary cybersecurity leader seeking to make a significant impact in the health technology industry? Our prestigious client, a leading health tech organization committed to transforming healthcare through innovative solutions, is seeking to appoint a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to spearhead their enterprise-wide security initiatives. Partnering closely with their Executive Leadership Team and reporting to the CFO, the successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the organization's cybersecurity posture, ensuring compliance, and enabling business growth through strategic security leadership.

This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization at the forefront of healthcare innovation. The CISO will develop and execute a cutting-edge security strategy that leverages artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to proactively detect, respond to, and mitigate cyber threats. The role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex security challenges into clear executive priorities, fostering a robust culture of security across all business units and technology teams.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in AI security governance, cloud security (AWS, GCP, Azure), application security, and governance, risk, and compliance standards including HIPAA, ISO 27001, HITRUST, SOC 1 & 2, and NIST 800-53. Exceptional communication skills are essential to articulate technical risks and solutions to executive stakeholders while championing innovation and security best practices. A proven leader in managing security operations, driving high-performance teams, and embedding security into product and service delivery is highly desired.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in information security roles with a focus on healthcare or regulated industries
• 5+ years in senior security leadership positions such as Director, VP, or CISO
• Extensive knowledge of AI security governance, threat detection, and risk assessment
• Deep experience with cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, and Azure
• Strong foundation in application security, incident response, and security operations management
• Familiarity with healthcare-specific regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA, HITRUST, and relevant ISO and SOC standards
• Excellent strategic communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead, develop, and motivate high-performing, cross-functional security teams

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CCSP, or CRISC
• Experience leading security transformations within healthcare technology organizations
• Knowledge of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC), API security, and vulnerability management
• Expertise in vendor risk management and third-party security assessments

Educational & Other Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or relevant field; Master's degree preferred
• Proven track record of aligning security strategies with business objectives and driving innovation
• Willingness to travel as needed for vendor assessments, industry conferences, and strategic initiatives

This is a compelling opportunity for a strategic security executive looking to shape the future of healthcare technology. If you have the vision, expertise, and drive to lead a high-impact security program in a cutting-edge health tech organization, we invite you to explore this leadership opportunity and make a lasting difference in healthcare innovation.