
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
Tech Stack
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