Director Cyber Security

Our client is currently seeking a Director Cyber Security

Location : Onsite in Knoxville, TN

Reports To : Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Travel : Local travel required

Job Summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity to lead cybersecurity operations and strategy across the organization. This role ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data, including protected health information (PHI). The Director sets the vision for cybersecurity services, manages technical projects, oversees compliance with HIPAA and other regulations, and leads a team of cybersecurity professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead cybersecurity staff including analysts, incident responders, and compliance specialists
• Drive cultural and technological change across the team
• Support career development and performance management
• Provide coaching and mentorship
• Stay current with workforce trends and innovations

Cybersecurity Operations

Strategic Planning

Vendor & Budget Management

Operational Efficiency

Collaboration & Relationship Building

Security Awareness & Training

Third-Party Risk Management

Policy & Architecture

Incident Management & Forensics

Business Continuity

Other Duties

Qualifications

Education :

Bachelor's degree preferred in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field. Equivalent experience accepted.

Experience :

Minimum 10 years in IT leadership, with at least 7 years in enterprise cybersecurity leadership.