Division Director, Cybersecurity

POSITION SUMMARY

The Division Director, Cybersecurity, is a critical and trusted leadership role, responsible for leading, formulating, and expanding our cybersecurity strategy in alignment with our mission and long-term goals. This role is responsible for the development and implementation of enhanced security measures to protect data, systems, and infrastructure. The Division Director, Cyber Security, is responsible for managing responses to cyber security incidents, ensuring threats are managed effectively and appropriately to protect data and reputation.

• Exemplifies characteristics of The BAYADA Way: compassion, excellence and reliability.
• Four (4) year college degree. Advanced degree preferred.
• Ten (10) years of progressive experience leading and transforming security and technology teams in a growth oriented environment.
• Five (5) years of experience leading AI-driven cybersecurity projects and teams.
• CISSP preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated record of strong interpersonal skills and building relationships.
• Demonstrated record of goal achievement and exceeding performance standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Demonstrated understanding of network and systems security, cloud security, and machine learning algorithms.
• Experience managing large-scale incident response.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing Data Loss Prevention capabilities, closing gaps in detection and monitoring, and adoption of quantitative risk management approach for better decision making.
• Experience eliminating technical debt that exposes security vulnerabilities, such as end-of-life systems.
• Experience running training and awareness sessions, desktop simulations with red team/blue teams, and employee empowerment through targeted role-based risk training.
• Detailed understanding of HIPAA, NIST and HITRUST frameworks.
• Experience setting up a Managed SOC detection and response services, Security Info Event Management, and supporting forensic analysis.
• Experience with Zero Trust models preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience with the implementation of an AI-driven threat detection platform is an added plus.
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and securing SaaS platforms.
• Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to manage high-pressure situations with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong relationship-building skills to promote collaboration and drive successful outcomes.
• Proficiency in various technical platforms and the ability to swiftly learn new tools.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proven ability to communicate complex security topics effectively to executive and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Understands and connects with the BAYADA Home Health Care culture.
• Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English.

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or equivalent are strongly preferred.

• Demonstrate and communicate the core values of BAYADA and The BAYADA Way.
• Develop working knowledge of BAYADA’s mission, services, people, organization, policies and procedures.
• Model, uphold, and communicate BAYADA’s core values and The BAYADA Way in all strategic, operational, and team initiatives.
• Foster and sustain a culture of teamwork, innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement across all cybersecurity operations.
• Develop, implement, and continually evolve a best-in-class, organization-wide cybersecurity strategy tightly aligned to BAYADA’s mission, regulatory requirements, and strategic priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing insightful guidance on emerging threats, organizational resilience, preparedness, and cyber risk.
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage cyber risks impacting BAYADA’s clients, workforce, operations, and AI-powered solutions.
• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive security measures to protect sensitive data, information systems, and AI assets, ensuring privacy and robust compliance.
• Oversee the Security Operations…