Information Security Officer / Director, Cybersecurity

Position Summary


EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN ( NEVADA PERS)
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

This position is considered AT-WILL and will serve at the pleasure of the CEO.
Position Summary:
In this Director-level role, and reporting to the Executive Director, IT, the individual plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the information security management office (i.e., Cybersecurity) for the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada. Research and evaluate procedural and technical solutions that can be applied to the hospital networks, manage the hospital's response to security incidents, and maintain configuration control of security devices and software applied to centralized networks and systems that support UMC and its mission and strategies. Work with hospital leadership to educate the workforce, partners, and Business Associates regarding information security-related roles and responsibilities. Provides expert professional assistance and guidance to management on information security.

Job Requirement

Education/Experience:
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field and six (6) years' experience in information security administration roles, at least two (2) years of which were in a supervisory/managerial role. Professional level experience is defined as being employed in an FLSA-exempt/salaried status position.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification, ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or equivalent professional information security certification strongly preferred.

Additional Position Requirements

Candidates who document in their application the following preferred qualifications will receive priority consideration:

• Master's degree (Cybersecurity or related area).
• Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP) or ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• Demonstrated success in leading a high-performing cybersecurity team across a complex healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated experience in executing cybersecurity strategies, frameworks, and standards that support effective delivery of initiatives across complex environments.
• Hands-on experience with risk assessment tools and security monitoring technologies.
• Demonstrated a gility in responding to evolving cybersecurity technologies and threats.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements

Knowledge of:
Leadership and managerial theories and principles; strategic planning theories and principles; all aspects of computer and network security including such areas as firewall administration, encryption technologies and network protocols and other industry-standard techniques and practices; network, PC, and platform operating systems ; applicable practices and laws relating to data privacy and protection; enterprise information security systems and implementation; securing different types of systems like web, database and remote access systems; Industry standard Security policies and procedures; technical background including networking architecture, authentication practices and security administration; department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures. Skill in:
Developing and enforcing departmental policies and procedures; conduct research into security issues and products as required; analyze, establish requirements; security assessments and recommendations; define risks and design solutions; educate various personnel regarding information security; work closely with business and IT people at many levels within an organization; be decisive and be comfortable working in a team or independently; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; communicating effectively in oral and written form; using computers and related software applications; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for extended periods of time, hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.

Please note: This is an EXEMPT position which is not covered by the union. Applicants for employment to non-union eligible positions are not eligible for longevity benefits. Current UMC employees who have not qualified for longevity payments (do not have 8 full years of creditable service) and who voluntarily transfer, promote, demote or are reassigned into a non-union eligible position will not receive the longevity benefit.

The University Medical Center of Southern Nevada offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package:

• Employer Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System "PERS"! https://www.nvpers.org/front
  • Vesting in the pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment!
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - Less than $10 per paycheck for employee-only coverage
• Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL) - CAL is used for personal leave, holidays (twelve scheduled holidays per year), doctor appointments, vacation, and sick days up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours (short-term sick leave), etc.
• Extended Illness Bank (a/k/a Sick Bank)
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan
• Nevada has no State Income Tax
• No Social Security (FICA) Deduction

As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.

We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.

THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Closing Date/Time: 7/29/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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• University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

• 702-383-2000

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