Director, Cybersecurity – Engineering, Operations, Incident Response

Aspirus Health

Cybersecurity director leading UW Health’s hospital security engineering, operations, and incident response. Guiding teams, cloud security, compliance, infrastructure protection, and enterprise security strategy.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeMadison • Illinois, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $159,665 - $239,497 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cybersecurity initiatives, aligning information security strategies with business goals, and managing security infrastructure in compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to develop and implement security solutions while fostering collaboration across teams and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

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CISSP CertificationIT Security StrategyIncident Response ManagementGovernance, Risk and ComplianceCloud Security Design

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Hard Skills

Information Security SolutionsSecurity Infrastructure ManagementIdentity and Access ManagementCybersecurity ProgramsIT General Controls ComplianceApplication SecurityEndpoint ProtectionLog Management TechnologyFirewallsSIEM

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCollaborationRelationship BuildingBusiness AlignmentEscalation Support

Tools & Technologies

IPSWAFCybersecurity FrameworksMonitoring ControlsSecurity Training and Awareness

Certifications & Qualifications

CISM CertificationCISA CertificationCPHIMS CertificationPMP CertificationITIL CertificationCCSP CertificationHCISPP CertificationCRISC Certification

Industry Keywords

Healthcare AdministrationFederal Privacy LawsState Security RegulationsOperational Management24x7 Hospital Setting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityFirewallsPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of cybersecurity professionals across evaluation, architecture design, deployment, and support of information security solutions
Provide technical leadership, direction, escalation support, and cybersecurity best-practice guidance
Develop technologies and strategies aligned with established information security frameworks
Monitor offensive and defensive security industry trends, technology strategies, incident response, and impacts on UW Health’s IT environment
Protect company assets through security strategies, monitoring controls, and ongoing evaluation
Build working relationships with infrastructure teams, engineers, architects, vendors, contractors, and leadership
Understand business needs and processes and align information security strategy with overall business goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field required
CISSP, CISM, or CISA certification required upon hire
Demonstrated success across the systems development or operational life cycle
Demonstrated success at operational levels within Information Security programs, including IT Security Strategy, IT Security Operations, Security Training and Awareness, IT General Controls Compliance & Audit Management, cybersecurity programs, and Identity and Access Management
Demonstrated success managing security infrastructure, including firewalls, IPSs, WAFs, endpoint protection, SIEM, and log management technology
Demonstrated success designing and securing applications and infrastructures in cloud environments
Demonstrated success leading Governance, Risk and Compliance initiatives
Demonstrated success leading incident response activities
10+ years of extensive project and leadership experience preferred
Previous experience with federal and state privacy and security laws, regulations, and accreditation standards preferred
7 years of direct patient care delivery and operational management experience preferred
Experience collaborating to develop successful IT and operations partnerships preferred
Significant prior experience leading IT Systems support staff preferred
Experience supporting systems and/or operations in a 24x7 hospital setting preferred
Master’s Degree in IS Security, Business Administration, or Healthcare Administration preferred
CPHIMS, PMP, ITIL, CCSP, HCISPP, CRISC, and relevant vendor certifications preferred
Applicants can work hybrid from Wisconsin or Illinois
Off-hours availability may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Two-week paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
Access to UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
Tuition benefits eligibility and coursework assistance for career advancement
Opportunity to earn a referral bonus