Head of Cybersecurity

About the role

As the Head of Cybersecurity, you will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of our digital platforms and healthcare data. You will lead our efforts to establish and maintain robust security protocols, policies, and procedures to safeguard sensitive information and mitigate cybersecurity risks. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team at the forefront of digital healthcare innovation and make a significant impact on the future of healthcare.

This position offers a hybrid work model with occasional in-person requirements at our NYC office.

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Develop and Implement Security Strategies: Design and implement comprehensive security strategies to protect our digital infrastructure, applications, and data assets.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of healthcare industry regulations and standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) and ensure compliance across all aspects of our operations.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and prioritize cybersecurity risks and develop mitigation plans to address vulnerabilities and threats.
• Security Architecture: Design and oversee the implementation of secure architecture for our digital platforms, including network security, encryption, access controls, and identity management.
• Incident Response and Crisis Management: Lead incident response efforts in the event of a cybersecurity breach or incident, including coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to mitigate the impact and ensure timely resolution.
• Security Awareness and Training: Develop and deliver security awareness programs and training initiatives to educate employees and stakeholders on cybersecurity best practices and procedures.
• Vendor and Third-Party Risk Management: Evaluate the security posture of third-party vendors and partners and ensure that appropriate security measures are in place to protect shared data and resources.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement by regularly assessing and enhancing our security posture through proactive measures, audits, and evaluations.
• Own Managed Service Provider strategy: Identify the need for MSPs to best support our infrastructure. Own relationships and outcomes.

Your Profile:

• 8+ years of experience in information security within the healthcare sector, with at least 3 years in a leadership role overseeing cybersecurity programs and initiatives.
• In-depth understanding of healthcare industry regulations and standards.
• Strong technical expertise in cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices, including network security, encryption, access controls, identity management, and security architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and prioritize cybersecurity risks and develop effective risk mitigation strategies and controls.
• Proven leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to think strategically and develop long-term security strategies aligned with business objectives and industry trends.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions.
• Experience working with Managed Service Providers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Advanced degrees and relevant professional certifications are a plus.

Benefits

You will be a full-time employee with a competitive salary, stock options, and great benefits. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, HRA, 401k, pre-tax commuter benefits, flexible paid time off, and a comfortable office space filled with various quality snacks and beverages. Most importantly, you’ll get to know each of us and we love to work together to find solutions. We are a talented, fun, focused, and unique team of people who are truly passionate about changing healthcare for the better!

The minimum and maximum salary for this position ranges from $185,000 - $225,000, in addition to a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package. Final salary will be based on a number of factors including but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, expertise and location.

At Covera Health, we strive to build diverse teams that reflect the people we want to empower through our technology. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. Equal Opportunity is the Law, and Covera Health is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. If you have a specific need that requires accommodation, please let a member of the People Team know.