Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Chicago, IL Area (Hybrid)
Healthcare / Technology-Enabled Services
No C2C or Visa Sponsorship offered.
You must be a current US Citizen or Green Card Holder.
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Overview
A leading, fast-growing national healthcare provider is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to build and lead its enterprise-wide information security function. This executive-level position will be instrumental in shaping security strategy, governance, and risk posture across all business units while enabling innovation in a complex, highly regulated environment.
What You’ll Do as our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
• Set the Strategy: Define and execute a forward-looking information security roadmap aligned with business goals and regulatory needs.
• Lead the Program: Oversee governance, architecture, operations, and compliance across security functions.
• Mitigate Risk: Proactively assess cyber threats, implement risk management frameworks, and strengthen system resilience.
• Ensure Compliance: Maintain alignment with HIPAA, HITECH, and evolving industry regulations.
• Respond to Threats: Lead the response to security incidents and ensure effective crisis and business continuity planning.
• Build the Team: Hire, develop, and lead a growing security organization capable of supporting a national footprint.
• Influence at the Top: Serve as the executive advisor to senior leadership and the board on all matters related to information security.
• Drive Culture: Champion a security-first mindset throughout a mission-driven healthcare organization.
What You Bring as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
• 10+ years in information security, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Prior ownership of security in a large-scale, regulated enterprise (healthcare preferred).
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks including NIST, HIPAA, HITECH, and SOC2.
• Deep experience with identity and access management, cloud security (AWS/Azure), data privacy, and security architecture.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
• A collaborative, hands-on leadership style with the ability to influence at all levels.
What’s in It for You as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
• Compensation: $300,00 – $400,000 base salary
• Bonus Plan: Up to 30% performance-based annual bonus
• Equity: Participation in long-term incentive plans available
• Benefits: Comprehensive health, 401(k) with match, generous PTO, hybrid work flexibility
• Impact: Help secure systems that serve tens of thousands of patients across the country
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the information security function at a rapidly growing healthcare organization committed to transforming patient care. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for security and healthcare, we invite you to apply and join our mission to improve healthcare delivery nationwide.
Contact:
Mark Krusinski, CPC
Founder | IT Executive Recruiter
Email: mark@emeraldresourcegroup.com (send your confidential resume to)
Phone: 440.627.6904 (direct line)
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