Your future role at a glance
Location: Remote
Department: Security
Schedule: Full Time, Days
Salary: $138,258.29 - $195,187.61 per year
Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Lead Cloud & AI Security Strategy: Own and execute the strategic vision, roadmap, and operating model for Ascension's Cloud Security and AI Security programs under the Senior Director, driving secure adoption of cloud and AI technologies through risk-based priorities, measurable outcomes, and alignment with enterprise objectives.
- Build and Develop High-Performing Teams: Lead, coach, and inspire Cloud Security and AI Security teams while establishing scalable operating models, conducting capacity and workforce planning, optimizing team processes, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, adaptability, and continuous learning. Develop talent, strengthen organizational capabilities, and ensure the teams are positioned to effectively support evolving business, technology, and security needs.
- Drive Security Technology Strategy & Program Transformation: Develop and manage the Cloud Security & AI Security technology roadmap, including capability planning, technology evaluation, vendor selection, and oversight of implementations such as CNAPP, AI security controls, and automation capabilities.
- Advance Secure Cloud & AI Enablement: Partner across technology, architecture, engineering, governance, legal, and business teams to establish security standards, risk management practices, and control requirements that enable innovation while protecting Ascension's cloud environments and AI solutions.
- Measure, Communicate, and Advance Security Outcomes: Establish program metrics, key performance indicators, executive reporting, and strategic points of view to communicate risk, security posture, priorities, and program value. Develop and deliver presentations to senior management to support decision-making and drive alignment across the enterprise.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
What additional preferences we're seeking
- Prior cybersecurity consulting experience strongly preferred, particularly with a Big Four consulting firm or equivalent strategic advisory experience.
- 8+ years of cybersecurity experience with progressive leadership responsibilities, including direct people management.
- Experience building or maturing AI security, AI governance, or related programs. Strong understanding of cloud security architectures, security controls, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and enterprise risk management principles.
- Experience leading enterprise-scale security technology implementations and transformations, such as CNAPP solutions.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent certifications preferred.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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