Sr Dir, IT-Cloud and Application Security

Vantive : A New Company Built On Our Legacy

Baxter is on a journey to separate our $5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.

At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre.

Each of us are driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.

Completion of the proposed separation of Kidney Care from Baxter into a standalone company (to be named Vantive) remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

Job Title : Senior Director Information Security Identity and Access Management KCO IT

Position Overview :

The Senior Director Application and Cloud Security is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, implementation, and management of all aspects related to application and cloud security within the organization.

This individual will lead a team of professionals to ensure the security, efficiency, and integrity of the organization's application and cloud security systems and processes.

As the Senior Director of Application and Cloud Security, your responsibilities would include :

Strategic Planning : Develop and execute a comprehensive application and cloud security strategy that is aligned with the organization's overall business objectives.

This includes assessing current systems, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to enhance application and cloud security capabilities.

Team Leadership : Provide leadership and direction to a team of security professionals, including hiring, training, and performance management.

Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team. Security Compliance : Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to identity and access management, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and NIST guidelines.

Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify and address compliance gaps. Technology Evaluation and Implementation : Evaluate, select, and implement application and cloud security technologies and solutions that align with the organization's needs and objectives.

Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in security to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.

Risk Management : Assess application and cloud security risks and develop risk mitigation strategies to protect the organization's sensitive information and assets.

Collaborate with other cybersecurity and risk management functions to ensure a holistic approach to security. Stakeholder Engagement : Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Research and Development, cybersecurity, legal, and business units, to ensure alignment of application and cloud security strategies with organizational goals and priorities.

Communicate effectively with executive leadership and board members on application and cloud security matters. Vendor Management : Manage relationships with application and clouod security vendors and service providers, including contract negotiation, service level agreements (SLAs), and vendor performance evaluation.

Ensure vendors adhere to security and compliance requirements. Continuous Improvement : Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of application and cloud security processes, systems, and controls.

Monitor industry trends and best practices to identify opportunities for optimization and innovation.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Proven experience (10+ years) in application development, application security and cloud security roles, with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership.
• Deep understanding of application and cloud security principles, technologies, and best practices, including secure software development lifecycle, cloud security concepts and technologies, and modern cloud and security automaton solutions.
• Experience managing complex projects in large organizations, preferably in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, or government.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve excellence.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset and a focus on delivering business value.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) are a plus.

Overall, you would be responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the company's applications and cloud infrastructure, and for mitigating security risks effectively.