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, Dev Ops 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

Important
for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for…