Position Overview

Status: Full time

Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift)

Location: United States of America

Hours per week: 40

Job Information

Exemption Status: Exempt

A Brief Overview

The System Director of IT Security serves as Stormont Vail Health's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and is responsible for the enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, governance, and operational security posture. This role oversees the protection of PHI and other sensitive information, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems across the SVH enterprise.

This position provides executive leadership for cybersecurity risk management, incident response, security architecture, vendor risk oversight, and regulatory compliance. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, this role is a key member of the overall technology leadership team and coordinates activities with the Chief Compliance Officer & General Counsel.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Required

Experience Qualifications

5 years working in information systems security in a complex environment managing firewalls and other security tools. Required
2 years experience in a management role in a complex organization. Required

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated expertise in information security infrastructure, architecture, and controls, including network security, firewalls, endpoint protection, identity and access management, logging, and threat detection technologies. Required proficiency
Ability to independently lead and prioritize multiple complex initiatives simultaneously, balancing operational demands, strategic objectives, and risk considerations across different stages of execution. Required proficiency
Proven ability to apply critical thinking and sound judgment to translate business, clinical, and operational needs into effective security strategies and technology solutions, while appropriately managing risk and regulatory considerations. Required proficiency
Strong financial acumen with the ability to develop, manage, and justify security budgets, evaluate return on investment, and ensure spending aligns with enterprise risk priorities and organizational goals. Required proficiency
Ability to communicate cybersecurity risks, priorities, and incidents effectively to technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity governance, risk management frameworks, and regulatory requirements applicable to healthcare environments.

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Information System Security Professional - CISSP - IISSCC Required
Equivalent senior-level security certification (e.g., CISM) Preferred

What You Will Do

Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a strategic approach to information security investments, ensuring the protection of PHI and other sensitive data while strengthening system resilience against phishing, malware, ransomware, and related threats.
Personnel Management: Lead the IT Security Team and collaborate closely with the CIO, Director of IS, IS Engineering Manager, and Helpdesk Manager to ensure Stormont Vail staff effectively manage risk and continuously improve the organization’s security posture.
Risk Management & Governance: Oversee cybersecurity operations and enterprise risk management, including risk assessments, security exception management, and the development and enforcement of enterprise information security policies.
Fiscal Responsibility: Provide budget guidance during the annual planning process and manage security-related CapEx and OpEx budgets.
Security Operations & Monitoring: Ensure appropriate vendor relationships and tools are in place to monitor SVH security infrastructure 24x7.
Incident Response Planning: Establish and maintain robust incident-response processes to ensure rapid, coordinated action during security events.
Develop & manage IS Quality of Service measures for IS security to provide transparency on current security risks.
Develop strong partnership with IS Applications, IT Security, and all other technology teams.
Responsible for 24x7x365 IS Security Team.
Monitor industry data to be prepared for new security threats.
Provide education to all organization levels on security risks and appropriate actions to take to prevent SVH from being impacted by potential threats.
This position will assist the Project Management team with typical PMO activities such as system security assessment.
Ensure that the IS Security Exception process is in place and effectively manages the security risks SVH leadership is willing to accept.
Coordinate with Compliance and Legal on HIPAA/HITECH requirements.

Travel Requirements

5% - We have a number of remote locations around NE KS that have the potential to need support.

Required for All Jobs

Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Patient Facing Options

Position is Not Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

Hybrid

Scope

Has Supervisory Responsibility

Has Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Climbing (Ladders): Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour

Driving (Automatic): Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Feeling: Rarely less than 1 hour

Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour

Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 10 lbs

Reaching (Forward): Rarely less than 1 hour up to 10 lbs

Reaching (Overhead): Rarely less than 1 hour up to 10 lbs

Repetitive Motions: Rarely less than 1 hour

Sitting: Continuously greater than 5 hours

Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour

Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Working Conditions

Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour

Noise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hour

Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour

Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour

Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour

Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.

Application Process

Email your resume and cover letter to the applicable team below. We'll review your experience to see if there may be a fit with other current or upcoming opportunities.

Nursing: nursingcareers@stormontvail.org
Allied Health: alliedhealth@stormontvail.org
Ancillary: ancillary@stormontvail.org

Interested in working in Healthcare but don't know where to start? Reach out to our Career Counselor, Morgan Ray via email: morgan.ray@stormontvail.org

About Stormont Vail Health

Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O’Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.