Chief Information Security Officer - Vaco, LLC
Pittsburgh, PA tbd
About the Job
We are seeking a visionary Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with profound expertise in AWS, healthcare regulations, HIPAA, and SOC2 compliance to lead our security initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a deep technical understanding, coupled with exceptional leadership qualities, to protect our systems, data, and information assets. The CISO will be instrumental in building security strategies, developing roadmaps, and leading cross-functional teams to elevate our security posture while aligning with our business objectives.
This is a full-time direct-hire opportunity. While this role would be primarily remote the individual would need to reside in the Eastern Ohio or Western PA area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies and roadmaps that align with our client’s goals, healthcare standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing security team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
- Maintain an expert understanding of AWS security services and best practices to ensure robust and scalable security solutions.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare industry regulations, including HIPAA and SOC2, through strategic planning, policy development, and rigorous security controls.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices into the development lifecycle and business processes.
- Drive security initiatives and projects, from conception to implementation, ensuring they meet timelines, budget, and quality standards.
- Champion security within the organization, advocating for necessary resources, tools, and training to enhance security awareness and culture.
- Conduct regular security assessments, risk analyses, and audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions.
- Engage with industry peers, regulatory bodies, and security thought leaders to stay ahead of emerging security trends and threats.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven track record as a CISO or in a similar leadership role within the healthcare technology sector.
- Deep technical knowledge of AWS cloud services, security protocols, architecture, and compliance measures.
- Strong understanding of healthcare industry standards, HIPAA, SOC2, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
- Excellent leadership and team-building skills, with a history of leading cross-functional teams to success.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to develop, articulate, and implement a clear security vision and roadmap.
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of engaging and influencing stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks.
Preferred Experience:
- Advanced degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
- Professional security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP).
- Experience in creating and managing incident response plans and security operations.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.