Director, IT Security

About This Opportunity

Our talent team is representing a confidential healthcare technology organization in their search for a Director, IT Security. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll own and manage enterprise cybersecurity platforms while leading a team of security engineers and analysts. You'll work remotely from anywhere in the United States, with occasional travel as business needs require.

This position reports to the Deputy CISO and requires someone who can balance strategic platform ownership with direct technical contribution. You'll be responsible for the full lifecycle of security tooling—from deployment and configuration to upgrades and vendor management—while ensuring these platforms effectively protect a complex enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end lifecycle management of cybersecurity platforms including SIEM, EDR/XDR, IAM, vulnerability management, firewalls, and network security tools
• Ensure platforms are properly deployed, configured, integrated, licensed, and performing to established service levels
• Manage and mentor a team of security engineers and analysts, balancing hands-on platform work with delegation and coaching
• Evaluate and recommend new security platforms and tools as business requirements and threat landscape evolve
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and budget for cybersecurity tooling including forecasting and cost optimization
• Establish change control and configuration management practices to ensure changes are tracked, tested, and approved
• Partner with security SMEs in incident response, threat intelligence, and compliance to configure platforms to meet operational needs
• Collaborate with IT teams whose systems and applications are protected by these security platforms
• Develop and track KPIs and metrics for platform health, uptime, and operational success
• Provide control assurance evidence and validation to demonstrate platform effectiveness against security standards
• Report on platform status, risks, and roadmap to leadership and participate in relevant status meetings

What We're Looking For

• Certifications: CISSP, CompTIA Security+, GIAC (GSEC/GCIA/GMON), or equivalent platform/technical certification; vendor-specific certifications (SIEM, EDR, IAM) are a plus
• Experience: 5-7 years in cybersecurity with 2-3+ years of true leadership experience
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or equivalent experience
• Technical expertise: Hands-on experience administering and managing cybersecurity platforms such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, IAM, vulnerability management, or network security tools
• Leadership background: Experience leading engineering or operations teams responsible for security platforms
• Practical experience building threat-based cybersecurity programs and designing/implementing security controls and compliance programs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, including ability to negotiate tense situations and resolve conflict
• Strong business acumen to understand how security platform performance supports organizational goals
• Self-motivated with adaptability to work in an ever-changing operational environment
• Openness to innovation including AI to explore better processes and improve experiences
• Must reside and be authorized to work in the United States
• Willingness and ability to travel to client, temporary, or corporate office locations as business needs require

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will screen qualified applicants and coordinate interviews with our client. We manage the entire process and serve as your advocate throughout. Please do not contact the employer directly—all communication flows through our team to ensure a professional, coordinated experience.

Pay

This position offers competitive compensation based on experience, skills, and geographic location. Specific pay details will be discussed during the screening process with our recruiting team.

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