Outset Medical, Inc.

Director, Information Security

Outset Medical, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $185,000 - $251,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Serve as the Security Lead and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all environments, including cloud infrastructure, and on-premises systems.
  • Continuously assess and evolve the organization’s security posture—driving program maturity through strategic assessments, road mapping, stakeholder alignment, and project execution.
  • Monitor the external threat landscape to identify emerging attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and adversary tactics—translating threat intelligence into actionable insights that inform security strategy, initiatives and controls.
  • Ensure security practices and controls align with regulatory requirements, including FDA and HIPAA, and fulfill the requirements and obligations of the HIPAA security officer.
  • Support commercial functions by responding to customer cybersecurity due diligence questionnaires and security assessments—articulating Outset’s security posture, controls, and compliance practices directly to Customers.
  • Lead the vendor security risk assessment process—evaluating third-party partners for compliance with Outset’s security standards, identifying potential risks, and ensuring appropriate controls are in place.
  • Conduct technical evaluations of system architecture with a focus on security design and compliance, leveraging frameworks such as NIST CSF and NIST SP 800-53.
  • Provide strategic leadership in identifying, assessing, and mitigating information security risks; ensure alignment with internal policies and external standards.
  • Monitor emerging threats and lead the organization’s response to security incidents, serving as the primary control point and convening the Incident Response Team to investigate, contain, and resolve events.
  • Develop, maintain, and enforce enterprise cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, industry frameworks, and organizational risk tolerance.
  • Influence technology and architecture decisions as a key member of the IT leadership team.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of industry experience in an information security function; leadership experience preferred.
  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
  • Professional security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, or CEH (or equivalent).
  • Proven experience leading organizations through security certifications and audits, including SOC 2, HIPAA, FIPS, and HITRUST.
  • Demonstrated expertise with cloud security tools and telemetry platforms including experience with AWS (CloudTrail, IAM, Incognito, GuardDuty) and Microsoft 365 (Defender, Entra ID, Purview, Sentinel).
  • Strong knowledge of risk assessment tools, technologies, and methodologies.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience in highly regulated industries.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
information securitysecurity assessmentsrisk assessmentsecurity designcomplianceincident responsecybersecurity policiesthreat intelligencecloud securitysecurity controls
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder alignmentinfluenceproject executionstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptabilityanalytical skills
Certifications
CISSPCISMCISACCSPCEH