Req#: R36829
Category(s): Executive Leadership, Vice President
Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: First

Summary Description:

The VP & Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) reports to the SVP & Chief Information Officer and is a key member of the IT leadership team. The VP & CISO is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that protects the hospital’s information assets, systems, and infrastructure. This includes establishing a multi-year roadmap, overseeing information security architecture, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the organization.

The VP & CISO serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, the Audit Committee, and the Board of Trustees, effectively communicating risks and advocating for best practices in information security. This role will lead a dedicated security team and partner closely with cross-functional teams within Baystate Health. This will include direct oversight of cybersecurity operations, incident response, governance, third-party risk management, and information security awareness programs.

This is a strategic leadership role for a highly collaborative, service-driven, and visionary security professional. The ideal candidate will be an innovative thinker who balances risk with operational needs and who is passionate about protecting sensitive data in a mission-driven organization.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

This VP & CISO will:

•            Contribute to departmental goals, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

•            Build credibility with senior leadership, clinicians, and staff by providing informed leadership and participating in IT Governance and prioritization.

•            Partner with CIDO to define IT strategy aligned with the organizational and IT strategic plans.

•            Evaluate IT changes for security risks; advises leadership on balancing security with usability to support BCH’s mission.

•            Lead development and enforcement of enterprise information security policies, procedures, and programs.

•            Define and drives a long-term security strategy and program to safeguard BCH’s information assets.

•            Manage vendor relationships, resolves issues, and oversees vendor/third-party risk management processes.

•            Lead security-related due diligence and integration for M&A activities.

•            Collaborate across disciplines to ensure cybersecurity policies and standards are applied consistently.

•            Support business technology planning with current insights and future-state vision.

•            Ensure processes are in place for budgeting and lifecycle planning of strategic and tactical initiatives.

•            Present to executive leadership the current cyber threat, security risks, and security strategy.

Qualifications:

•            BA degree in a STEM discipline required; MA degree preferred.

•            CISSP, CISM, or CISA certification required; CSM/CSPO preferred.

•            10+ years of IT or business leadership, with at least 5 years in a cybersecurity leadership role.

•            Extensive experience in security, regulatory compliance, and external audits.

•            Strong management, analytical, and communication skills; effective with clients and senior leadership.

•            Ability to evangelize IT security as essential to business operations; build trust and respect for security function.

•            Innovative leader skilled at motivating cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams.

•            In-depth knowledge of business risk, risk assessment, and risk-based decision-making.

•            Expertise in frameworks and standards: ISO 27001/27002, NIST, SANS-CAG, COBIT, COSO, ITIL, etc.

•            Well-versed in legal/regulatory requirements (PCI, HIPAA, FERPA, HI-TRUST, NIST).

•            Strong understanding of security impacts of cloud, SaaS, and IoT architectures.

•            Broad technical knowledge: OSI model, infrastructure, app dev, networks, enterprise architecture, etc.

•            Hands-on experience with security technologies: firewalls, IDS, encryption, IAM, MFA, anti-malware, etc.

•            Experience in academic and healthcare industries preferred.

•            Natural influencer and coalition builder; passionate about building high-performing teams.

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases Continuing education support and reimbursement First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages Farm Share Memberships 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service Free money coach advice from a certified professional Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health Pet, home, auto and personal insurance Life insurance Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more! Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

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You Belong At Baystate

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

Education:

Bachelors Degree (Required)

Certifications:

Certified Information System Security Professional – OtherOther

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

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