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.
This position is on-site at the UT Austin campus, and we are seeking candidates who can commute daily and thrive in a collaborative, in-person environment.
What You'll Lead & Build
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 HIPAA, 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.
What You Bring
Education & Experience
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.
Budget & Operational Scope
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
Why Dell Medical School & UT Medicine?
You will join a system committed to reimagining academic medicine, improving health outcomes, and building a secure, resilient digital foundation for a major new healthcare enterprise. Your work will directly support:
Clinical excellence and patient safety
World-class research and innovation
Secure digital experiences for patients, students, clinicians, and researchers
The growth of UT Medicine as Austin's new academic medical center
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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