Director, Cyber Security Risk Management, Infrastructure Protection

Job Summary

As a member of the Cybersecurity organization, the Cyber Security Director, Infrastructure Protection leads the strategy, implementation and continuous improvement of critical cybersecurity programs, ensuring the successful delivery and operations of infrastructure security controls and processes across the CHS Enterprise. The Director is responsible for leading, managing, and developing a team of cybersecurity managers and professionals driving the success of critical initiatives and programs. This role collaborates with Cyber Architecture, IT and other stakeholders to assess risks, define strategies, and deliver business and functional requirements and applicable use-cases of focus areas in order to implement and govern processes and controls that reduce risk and exposure to the organization.  The Director will foster strong partnerships with business leaders to ensure that strategies and frameworks align with organizational goals, programs, and projects.  By providing insights into emerging threats and technologies, the Director promotes innovation and enhances the overall security posture of the organization.

The Infrastructure Protection department within the Cybersecurity Risk Management (CSRM) organization ensures successful delivery and operations of critical security controls across the CSH Enterprise related to Network Protection, Endpoint Protection and Cloud Security. The Director, Infrastructure Protection  leads all facets of the program. The role has responsibility for the overall strategic direction of the program, including the people, processes and technologies involved. The role includes oversight of planning, build, implementation, and operation of the underlying technology platforms and processes across the infrastructure spectrum, including: Network Firewalls, Web Filtering, Network Segmentation, Network Access Control, Anti-Malware Protection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Host Firewall, Application Allow Listing, Mobile Device Security, Medical Device Security, Endpoint Device Encryption, Cloud Security Posture Management, Workload Protections, and Cloud Security Governance.

The Director, Infrastructure Protection reports directly to the VP, Chief Information Security Officer and is a member of the Senior Cybersecurity Leadership Team. 


Essential Functions

• Leadership & Oversight
  • Lead the planning, development, and strategic implementation of multiple cybersecurity programs across the organization.
    Oversee and guide a team of managers and engineers, ensuring leadership in mentorship, performance management, and fostering a high-performance culture.
    Collaborate with cross-functional leaders, ensuring cybersecurity strategies align with business objectives and regulatory requirements at a broader level.
• Risk Management & Program Development
  • Direct organization-wide risk assessments, overseeing the identification and management of cybersecurity risks across all systems and data environments.
    Present risk mitigation strategies to senior leadership, including measurable metrics that demonstrate program effectiveness and security posture improvements.
    Lead initiatives to optimize cybersecurity processes, driving organization-wide improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaboration & Strategic Alignment
  • Serve as a key advisor across the organization, aligning security programs with operational needs and strategic business goals.
    Develop and manage cross-departmental relationships to ensure cybersecurity capabilities evolve to meet both current and future business requirements.
    Partner closely with enterprise-wide teams to deliver critical cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery.
• Communication & Compliance:
  • Communicate complex cybersecurity concepts and strategies to executives, external partners, and non-technical teams.
    Ensure comprehensive compliance with all regulatory, legal, and internal security standards, keeping cybersecurity policies up to date with industry best practices.
    Deliver regular performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting key metrics, risks, and improvements.
• Project & Vendor Management
  • Lead high-impact cybersecurity projects, coordinating multiple teams and stakeholders to meet organizational goals.
    Manage vendor relationships, negotiating and ensuring third-party solutions meet strategic cybersecurity objectives.
  • Must be willing to travel occasionally and be able to respond to security issues in an on-call escalation role.
     

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field required
• Master's Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Sci