Director of Cybersecurity, IT Cybersecurity (Knoxville)

Director of Cybersecurity, IT Cybersecurity

Full-Time, Day Shift, 80 hours per pay period

Covenant Health Overview :

Covenant Health is the regions top-performing healthcare network with 10 hospitals , outpatient and specialty services , and Covenant Medical Group , our areas fastest-growing physician practice division. Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the areas largest employer. Our more than 11,000 employees, volunteers, and 1,500 affiliated physicians are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the more than two million patients and families we serve every year. Covenant Health is the only healthcare system in East Tennessee to be named a Forbes Best Employer seven times.

Position Summary :

The Director of Cybersecurity reports to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and is responsible for overseeing cybersecurity operations and strategy within Covenant Health. This role ensures Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of information assets, particularly sensitive data (PHI). This role also involves setting the vision and direction for cybersecurity services, implementing standards and security policies that are maintained, and managing technical implementation projects. The Director of Cybersecurity has financial and budgetary responsibilities, manages a wide range of vendors and external partners, and personnel management within the cybersecurity area. This position leads and ensures performance management and career development for an extended team of cybersecurity professionals. The role also involves developing strategic cybersecurity roadmaps and collaborating with other IT and clinical technology teams within the health system to secure sensitive data and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations

Recruiter : Suzie McGuinn || apply@covhlth.com

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Leadership : Direct and provide leadership to all cybersecurity staff, including Security Analysts, Incident Responders, and Compliance Specialists
• Change Agent : Support and lead the efforts to change team cultures, dynamics, processes, and technologies that provide modern solutions to the organization
• Team Management : Lead cybersecurity management team to ensure performance management and career development. Provide technical leadership and direction, delegate responsibilities appropriately, and identify management development opportunities
• Staff Development : Provide leadership, development, coaching, and guidance to ensure the appropriate departmental developmental goals are set and achieved
• Ongoing Continuous Development : Champion innovative efforts and stay abreast of leading-edge solutions for recruitment, development, and retention of the cybersecurity workforce

Cybersecurity Operations

Strategic Planning & Implementation

Vendor & Budget Management

Operational Efficiency

Collaboration & Relationship Building

Security Awareness and Training Programs

Third-Party Risk Management

Policy Development and Enforcement

Security Architecture and Design

Incident Management and Forensics

Regulatory Compliance

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Other Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education :

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and / or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a Bachelors degree. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology or a directly-related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience :

Minimum of 7 years of leadership experience in cybersecurity within an enterprise-sized IT organization is required.

Licensure :

Employee must have a valid Tennessee drivers license and state mandated minimum insurance coverage. Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure.