Director of Cybersecurity

We are looking for an experienced Director of Cybersecurity to lead and strengthen a comprehensive security program for a healthcare and biotech organization in West Valley City, Utah. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for a strategic leader who can balance long-term security direction with hands-on operational oversight in a regulated environment. The role will guide enterprise security priorities, reduce organizational risk, and partner with senior stakeholders to align cybersecurity efforts with business objectives.Responsibilities:• Lead the development and execution of enterprise cybersecurity strategies that protect systems, data, and business operations across the organization.• Direct daily security operations, ensuring effective monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability reduction activities.• Oversee security architecture across cloud, network, application, and enterprise environments to improve resilience and reduce exposure to risk.• Manage and mentor internal security team members and external service providers, driving accountability, performance, and operational excellence.• Partner with executive leadership to assess technical risks, translate security concerns into business impact, and support informed decision-making.• Coordinate audit readiness efforts and guide remediation initiatives related to security controls, compliance findings, and regulatory expectations.• Establish and refine processes for vulnerability management, security investigations, and continuous improvement of defensive capabilities.• Support modernization efforts such as cloud adoption, platform transformation, or other major technology changes by embedding security requirements into execution plans.