Chief Information Security Officer

Texas Children's Hospital

Houston, TX, US
Cybersecurity program advancement
Sensitive health information protection
Regulatory compliance (hipaa, hitech)
The Chief Information Security Officer is a strategic leader responsible for designing, implementing, and advancing a comprehensive cybersecurity program that safeguards sensitive health information and critical systems across the Texas Children’s enterprise

Job Summary

  • The Chief Information Security Officer is a strategic leader responsible for designing, implementing, and advancing a comprehensive cybersecurity program that safeguards sensitive health information and critical systems across the Texas Children’s enterprise.
  • This role partners closely with executive leadership to align security initiatives with organizational priorities—ensuring regulatory compliance, strengthening risk management, and fostering a culture of security awareness in support of delivering exceptional care.
  • Texas Children’s Hospital is consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Matching Summary

The Chief Information Security Officer is a strategic leader responsible for designing, implementing, and advancing a comprehensive cybersecurity program that safeguards sensitive health information and critical systems across the Texas Children’s enterprise.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • cybersecurity program advancement
  • sensitive health information protection
  • regulatory compliance (HIPAA, HITECH)
  • risk management and mitigation
  • security awareness culture
  • incident response capabilities

Nice-to-have

  • strategic alignment with organizational priorities
  • collaboration with executive leadership
  • fostering a culture of security
  • mentoring high-performing teams

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years progressive information security experience
  • 3+ years healthcare environment experience
  • 5+ years leadership/management experience
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Master's degree preferred
  • CISSP, CISM, or HCISPP certifications preferred

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