Chief Information Security Officer

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

basys.ai

Who we are looking for :

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to join the executive team at basys.ai. This critical role will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive information security strategy to protect our AI-powered prior authorization management platform, sensitive healthcare data, and overall IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, particularly in the healthcare sector, and the ability to balance security needs with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Security Strategy and Governance

Develop and maintain a robust information security strategy aligned with business goals

Establish and oversee security policies, procedures, and best practices across the organization

Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2)

Risk Management and Threat Intelligence

Conduct regular risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies

Stay informed about emerging cybersecurity threats and trends in healthcare

Develop and maintain an incident response plan and lead security incident investigations

Security Architecture and Implementation

Design and oversee the implementation of security controls and technologies

Evaluate and recommend security solutions to protect company assets and data

Ensure the security of cloud infrastructure, applications, and data

Security Awareness and Training

Develop and implement security awareness programs for all employees

Provide specialized training for IT staff and other relevant teams

Foster a culture of security consciousness throughout the organization

Vendor and Third-party Risk Management

Assess and manage security risks associated with vendors and partners

Establish security requirements for third-party contracts and agreements

Conduct regular audits of third-party security practices

Executive Leadership and Communication

Report regularly to the board and executive team on security status and initiatives

Collaborate with other C-level executives to align security strategy with business objectives

Act as the primary spokesperson for the company on security-related matters

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master's preferred)

10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles

Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices

Deep understanding of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements

Proven track record of developing and implementing successful security strategies

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC)

Experience with HITRUST certification, implementation, or readiness assessments

Desired Qualities

Experience as CISO or similar role in a healthcare or healthtech organization

Familiarity with AI and machine learning security implications

Knowledge of cloud security best practices and technologies

Experience with securing big data environments and data privacy

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to balance security requirements with business needs and user experience

What we offer

Opportunity to shape the security strategy of a high-growth healthtech startup

Competitive compensation package including equity

Resources to build and maintain a state-of-the-art security program

Collaboration with a diverse, talented, and passionate team

Significant impact on protecting sensitive healthcare data and improving patient trust

Flexible work environment that values work-life balance

Support for continued professional development and industry engagement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

About the company

basys.ai is a Boston-based healthtech startup coming out of the Harvard and MIT ecosystem. We use artificial intelligence for better care management for health plans and health systems. In about a year of inception, we have partnered with Mayo Clinic, Joslin Diabetes Center (the world’s largest diabetes institute), and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center to roll out our proprietary platform. We are also ably supported by Norrsken Impact Foundation, MIT Sandbox, Social Innovation Change Initiative by Harvard Kennedy School, and Harvard Innovation Lab. We have filed a patent for the algorithm for detecting diabetic progression using artificial intelligence that is being used by top healthcare organizations. We are featured extensively in media, including Forbes, Boston Business Journal, NYC Daily Post, the annual report of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and Nasdaq. Both founders are the winners of 40 under 40 Public Health Catalyst Awards from the Boston Congress of Public Health.

Founder

Amber Nigam

Co-founder and CEO

Amber brings a diverse range of experience (aggregate of 10 years) in domains like entrepreneurship, data science, healthtech, and ed-tech. He formerly co-founded and sold an ed-tech company, kydots.ai, where he led tech and operations teams as the co-founder and CTO of the company. He is a master’s candidate in Harvard’s Health Data Science program and began with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He is an Associate Director at the largest entrepreneurship club in Harvard (Harvard GSAS Business Club). He is responsible for helping founders with strategy and pitching (their ideas to investors) across the Harvard ecosystem. Amber was recently awarded the 40 under 40 public health catalyst award by the Boston Congress of Public Health.

Amber's interests and work are grounded in applied data science. For instance, he has been a module instructor at MIT for the course “Collaborative Data Science for Healthcare”. He has been the inventor of 3 patents and his work has been published at some of the top AI conferences like NeurIPS and ACL and by publishers like Springer and Lancet. He is motivated to work on scalable technical solutions and ideas that bring about positive societal change.

Contact

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