Director of Cybersecurity
Phase2 Technology, Austin, TX, United States
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.
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 HIPA, 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, DevOps 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.
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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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.
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 HIPA, 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, DevOps 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.
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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