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Job Summary

This hybrid role can be located in CHICAGO IL or RICHARDSON TX ~ sponsorship is not available including if you are currently on OPT.

Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or equivalent practical experience.

•  At least 5 years of people leadership experience, including hiring, coaching, performance management, organizational development, and leading teams through change.

•  Demonstrated experience establishing, scaling, or materially transforming an enterprise data security program, with direct ownership of strategy, roadmap, governance, operating model, and measurable outcomes.

•  Deep expertise in data security and protection, including data discovery and classification, Data Loss Prevention, data access governance, data security posture management, encryption, data integrity, and monitoring and response.

•  Experience implementing and operating data security controls across cloud, SaaS, on-premises, and hybrid environments.

•  Working knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts and associated data security risks, including generative AI, large language models, data leakage, training and grounding data protection, prompt and output handling, and third-party AI services.

•  Demonstrated ability to translate technical and regulatory data risks into business-relevant priorities, decisions, roadmaps, and investment requirements.

•  Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior technology, risk, legal, privacy, compliance, and business stakeholders.

•  Experience managing budgets, strategic vendors, and technology portfolios.

Preferred Qualifications

•  Experience building a data security function or leading a major enterprise data security transformation in a complex or highly regulated organization.

•  Experience defining data security controls for AI platforms, generative AI solutions, machine learning pipelines, data science environments, or AI-enabled applications.

•  Familiarity with major cloud and data platforms and their native data protection capabilities.

•  Knowledge of relevant frameworks, regulations, and standards related to data protection, privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance.

•  Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CDPSE, or comparable credentials

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Pay Transparency Statement:

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees.  Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

Flex employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week. Management will have discretion to modify an employee's weekly schedule for exigent circumstances.

HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law.

Base Pay Range

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.