Director of Information Security | PAM Health Corporate
PAM Health Corp Business Office
- Plano, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for all tasks associated with the operations of the PAM Health security program including day-to-day security management, event response, security maturity, vendor management, communication and education, etc.
- Responsible for the HIPAA Security compliance program including compliance analysis, remediation projects, and communication.
- Responsible for the PAM Health Security Risk Management program.
- Work with (v)CISO to develop ongoing improvement initiatives to PAM Health security profile.
- Regular communication with leadership regarding security program status and initiatives.
- Manage, maintain and communicate policies and procedures related to information security.
- Designs, develops and tests cybersecurity features, as microservices and cross platform shareable components with high quality design
- Designs, implements, and maintains cybersecurity policies and procedures such as data access controls, acceptable use of technology, password management, and incident reporting procedures
- Translates technical cybersecurity requirements into clear, actionable policies that employees can understand and follow
- Monitors and audits compliance of cybersecurity policies to identify gaps
- Reviews existing cybersecurity policies post security incidents to identify improvements
- Manages multi-functional team coordination, opportunity screening, benefit/cost analysis, vendor selection, schedule and budget oversight, management of consultants/contractors, issue resolution, and reporting.
- Conducts network monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using various computer network defense tools, such as intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls and host-based security systems
- Conducts log-based and endpoint-based threat detection to detect and protect against threats coming from multiple sources
- Deploys cloud-centric detection to detect threats related to cloud environments and services used by the organization
- Correlates activity across assets (endpoint, network, apps) and environments (on-premises, cloud) to identify patterns of anomalous activity
- Reviews alerts and data from sensors, and documents formal, technical incident reports
- Works with threat intelligence and/or threat-hunting teams
- Supports the creation of business continuity/disaster recovery plans, including conducting disaster recovery tests, publishing test results and making changes necessary to address deficiencies
- Works with security information and event management (SIEM) to manage/tune the system, create/manage the detection content and actively watch for alerts
- Correlates network, cloud and endpoint activity across environments to identify attacks and unauthorized use
- Researches emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid in the identification of incidents
- Provides users with incident response support, including mitigating actions to contain activity and facilitating forensics analysis when necessary
- Performs security standards testing against computers before implementation to ensure security
- Provides regular training sessions on intrusion detection and prevention systems, security incident response procedures, threat intelligence analysis, log analysis, etc. within the team
- Inclusiveness: Promotes cooperation, fairness and equity; shows respect for people and their differences; works to understand perspectives of others; demonstrates empathy; brings out the best in others and in his/her team
- Managing Staff: Coaches, evaluates, develops, and inspires staff; sets expectations; recognizes achievements
- Stewardship and Resource Management: Demonstrates accountability and sound judgment in managing company resources; appropriate understanding of confidentiality and company values; adheres to and supports company policies, procedures and safety guidelines
- Problem-Solving: Identifies problems and involves others in seeking solutions; conducts appropriate analysis and searches for best solutions; effectively and efficiently implements appropriate responses to correct problems; responds promptly and effectively to new challenges
- Decision-Making: Makes clear, consistent decisions; acts with integrity in all decisions; distinguishes relevant from irrelevant information; makes timely, appropriate decisions.
- Strategic Planning and Organizing: Understands company vision and aligns priorities accordingly; measures outcomes; uses feedback to redirect as required; evaluates alternatives; appropriately organizes complex issues to desirable resolution.
- Communication: Connects with peers, subordinate employees and all customers; actively listens; clearly and effectively shares information; demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills; negotiates effectively.
- Quality Improvement: Strives for efficient, effective, high-quality performance in self and in the department; delivers timely and accurate results; resilient when responding to matters that are challenging; takes initiative to make improvements
- Leadership: Motivates others; accepts responsibility; maintains high morale in department; develops trust and credibility; expects honest and ethical behavior of self and staff
- Teamwork: Encourages cooperation and collaboration; builds effective teams; works in partnership with others; is flexible; responsive to the needs of others
- Development: Maintains up-to-date skills through involvement with professional organizations and/or continuing education
- Maintains the highest level of customer service via courtesy, compassion and positive communication.
- Promotes the mission and vision of PAM Health within the work environment and the community.
- Respects dignity and confidentiality by adherence to all applicable policies and procedures.
- Desired: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience
- Preferred: Bachelor’s/Masters degree in computer science and/or information security
- HIPAA, A+, Sec+ certifications preferred
- 5 years+ experience in information security management
- Development and management of Information Security program
- 3 years+ in organizational management
- Experience with Windows platforms
- Experience with enterprise cloud environments (Azure, AWS, Google)
- Experience with network routing and firewalls
- Ability to communicate technical information, both verbal and written, to a wide range of users