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The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth", IT Department has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Director, IT Security Operations to work in Miami.
The Director, Information Security Operations oversees all aspects of security operations and support services and leads all cybersecurity incident response related activities. The incumbent directs internal teams in the execution of initiatives as they relate to threat analysis, monitoring, systems and applications, responding to all related cybersecurity alerts, and supporting strategic IT initiatives. The Director, Information Security Operations exercises considerable judgment by making decisions in unprecedented situations.
Core Responsibilities:
Supervises the performance management of all assigned staff including making decisions as they pertain to hiring, training, evaluation, promotion, and termination.
Manages daily operations and directs staff to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
Assumes responsibility for campus-wide initiatives involving computer support services.
Develops, promotes, and maintains standards as they relate to technical support services and devices, including manufacturing and architectural standards.
Designs improved work systems by revising work standards, policies, and procedures.
Directs and manages project plan development, risk assessment, communications, budget tracking, status reporting, vendor management, and successful project completion.
Manages projects with support staff by giving them a clear understanding of the departmental mission. Monitors project prioritization, active projects, and the development of dashboard and reporting mechanisms.
Assumes responsibility for enterprise-wide IT projects and ensures an efficient and timely conclusion.
Contributes to strategic plan and assists in providing short- and long-term solutions to help meet campus-wide strategic and tactical planning initiatives. Communicates with administration and staff regarding the efficient and timely delivery of services.
Performs follow-up investigations on inquiries, complaints, and problems.
Assists in the determination of critical milestones.
Seeks ways to improve operations and oversees the preparation of productivity reports.
Establishes departmental goals and objectives, identifies areas of improvement, and implements action plans to meet these.
Attends professional meetings, workshops, conferences, and seminars to keep abreast of technological market advancements.
Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.
Department Specific Functions:
In charge of managing the enterprise security operations team
Serve as the main point of contact for supporting the enterprise patch and vulnerability management
In charge of managing and monitoring the University’s security platforms
Serve as the point of contact with Managed Detection and Response security service sroviders/MDDRs
Manage the day-to-day Enterprise IT Security Operations
Oversee the day-to-day deploying and managing end-point protection solutions
Oversee the log ingestion from all enterprise critical systems and applications in the Security Incident and Event Monitoring (SIEM) and MDR tools
Experience in Cybersecurity Incident Response
Responsible for periodically reviewing network and security architecture
Evaluate and provide recommendations on implementation of security controls to detect, prevent, protect the University’s network resources
Support all cybersecurity incident response (IR) investigations, help prioritize the necessary actions to protect the University’s network resources
Stay current with industry trends, emerging threats, and best cybersecurity practices
Collect, analyze, and disseminate cyber threat intelligence from various sources to stay ahead of emerging threats
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in relevant field
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Security +
Certified Ethical Hacker
Cloud Security certification
7+ years of experience in information security, especially on a Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT), Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), Computer Security Incident Response Center (CSIRC) or a Security Operations Center (SOC)
7+ years of experience in another IT function, especially IT Audit
7+ years of experience with regulatory compliance and information security management frameworks (e.g., IS027000, COBIT, NIST 800, etc.)
Ability to react quickly, decisively and deliberately in high-stress, high-impact situations
Strong decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate one
Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.
Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
Knowledge of business and management principles.
Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.
Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Staff