Job Description
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Chicago, IL Area (Hybrid) Healthcare / Technology-Enabled Services No C2C or Visa Sponsorship offered. You must be a current US Citizen or Green Card Holder. Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Overview A leading, fast-growing national healthcare provider is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to build and lead its enterprise-wide information security function. This executive-level position will be instrumental in shaping security strategy, governance, and risk posture across all business units while enabling innovation in a complex, highly regulated environment. What You’ll Do as our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Set the Strategy: Define and execute a forward-looking information security roadmap aligned with business goals and regulatory needs. Lead the Program: Oversee governance, architecture, operations, and compliance across security functions. Mitigate Risk: Proactively assess cyber threats, implement risk management frameworks, and strengthen system resilience. Ensure Compliance: Maintain alignment with HIPAA, HITECH, and evolving industry regulations. Respond to Threats: Lead the response to security incidents and ensure effective crisis and business continuity planning. Build the Team: Hire, develop, and lead a growing security organization capable of supporting a national footprint. Influence at the Top: Serve as the executive advisor to senior leadership and the board on all matters related to information security. Drive Culture: Champion a security-first mindset throughout a mission-driven healthcare organization. What You Bring as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) 10+ years in information security, including at least 5 years in a leadership role. Prior ownership of security in a large-scale, regulated enterprise (healthcare preferred). Strong understanding of compliance frameworks including NIST, HIPAA, HITECH, and SOC2. Deep experience with identity and access management, cloud security (AWS/Azure), data privacy, and security architecture. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent. A collaborative, hands-on leadership style with the ability to influence at all levels. What’s in It for You as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Compensation: $300,00 – $400,000 base salary Bonus Plan: Up to 30% performance-based annual bonus Equity: Participation in long-term incentive plans available Benefits: Comprehensive health, 401(k) with match, generous PTO, hybrid work flexibility Impact: Help secure systems that serve tens of thousands of patients across the country This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the information security function at a rapidly growing healthcare organization committed to transforming patient care. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for security and healthcare, we invite you to apply and join our mission to improve healthcare delivery nationwide. Contact Mark Krusinski, CPC Founder | IT Executive Recruiter Email: mark@emeraldresourcegroup.com (send your confidential resume to) Phone: 440.627.6904 (direct line) #CISO #InformationSecurity #Cybersecurity #HealthcareIT #DataProtection #HIPAACompliance #LeadershipJobs #RiskManagement #SecurityStrategy #DigitalHealth #SecurityExecutive #HealthcareCareers #ChiefInformationSecurityOfficer #TechLeadership #SecurityJobs #CloudSecurity #HealthTech #ComplianceJobs #SecurityHiring #InfoSecJobs