Director of Cybersecurity Full-time

Director of Cybersecurity

Join us at the forefront of academic medicine and digital transformation. Dell Medical School and UT Medicine are building a next-generation academic healthcare system designed to improve health for all—and strong, innovative cybersecurity leadership is essential to that mission.

As the Director of Cybersecurity, you will shape and lead the enterprise security strategy for a dynamic healthcare ecosystem that spans clinical care, biomedical research, education, and administrative operations. This is a highly visible, mission-driven role that partners with senior leaders across the enterprise to safeguard sensitive data, drive digital resilience, and enable innovation at scale.

This position is on-site at the UT Austin campus, and we are seeking candidates who can commute daily and thrive in a collaborative, in-person environment.

What You'll Lead & Build

Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance

• Develop and execute an enterprise cybersecurity strategy aligned with the vision of Dell Medical School and UT Medicine.
• Establish governance frameworks, policies, and security standards.
• Drive digital transformation and identify opportunities for innovation and automation.

Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance

• Lead the enterprise risk management program, including risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Oversee internal and external audits, security assessments, and compliance readiness.

Security Operations & Vulnerability Management

• Direct vulnerability management across clinical systems, research platforms, and enterprise infrastructure.
• Oversee threat detection, monitoring, and remediation activities.
• Lead data protection initiatives, including encryption, access controls, and DLP programs.

Security Architecture & Custom Controls

• Design advanced and custom security controls that support specialized healthcare and research workflows.
• Define application security standards for internally developed applications and web properties.
• Integrate security into enterprise architecture, DevOps pipelines, and digital initiatives.

Incident Response & Cyber Forensics

• Lead enterprise incident response, including detection, containment, recovery, and root-cause analysis.
• Maintain and routinely test IR plans for operational readiness.
• Provide concise, executive-level reporting on threats and organizational security posture.

Leadership, Culture Building & Vendor Management

• Lead and mentor a high-performing cybersecurity organization of managers, engineers, analysts, and specialists.
• Build and scale security awareness programs across UT Medicine.
• Manage key security vendors, tools, contracts, and professional partnerships.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive cybersecurity leadership experience.
• 10+ years working in highly regulated, security-sensitive industries (healthcare, banking, defense, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NIST CSF 2.0, Splunk, and advanced cloud and enterprise security tools.
• Deep experience in healthcare cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks.

Certifications

• Required: CISSP
• Preferred: CISM, CRISC, or healthcare-specific security credentials.

Knowledge, Skills & Leadership Competencies

Strategic Agility

• Ability to forecast emerging risks, shape long-term security strategy, and drive enterprise-wide transformation.

Decision Quality

• Sound judgment guided by risk, business priorities, financial stewardship, and technical expertise.

Vision & Purpose

• Clear and compelling communicator who inspires teams and secures buy-in from executives and stakeholders.

Team Building

• Proven record of developing high-performing teams, establishing clear structures, and strengthening cross-functional collaboration.

Technical Excellence

• Deep understanding of modern cybersecurity technologies, architectures, and threat landscapes.
• Ability to evaluate, adopt, and integrate advanced tools and industry innovations.

Budget & Operational Scope

Oversight of a $3M–$8M operating budget, including:

• Cybersecurity staffing
• Security tools, platforms, and licensing
• Hardware and cloud infrastructure
• Vendor contracts and professional services
• Training and development investments

Why Dell Medical School & UT Medicine?

You will join a system committed to reimagining academic medicine, improving health outcomes, and building a secure, resilient digital foundation for a major new healthcare enterprise. Your work will directly support:

• Clinical excellence and patient safety
• World-class research and innovation
• Secure digital experiences for patients, students, clinicians, and researchers
• The growth of UT Medicine as Austin's new academic medical center