Job Posting Title:
Director of Cybersecurity----
Hiring Department:
Dell Medical School----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
Join us at the forefront of academic medicine and digital transformation. Dell Medical School and UT Medicine are building a next-generation academic healthcare system designed to improve health for all—and strong, innovative cybersecurity leadership is essential to that mission.
As the Director of Cybersecurity, you will shape and lead the enterprise security strategy for a dynamic healthcare ecosystem that spans clinical care, biomedical research, education, and administrative operations. This is a highly visible, mission-driven role that partners with senior leaders across the enterprise to safeguard sensitive data, drive digital resilience, and enable innovation at scale.
This position is on-site at the UT Austin campus, and we are seeking candidates who can commute daily and thrive in a collaborative, in-person environment.
What You’ll Lead & Build
Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance
Develop and execute an enterprise cybersecurity strategy aligned with the vision of Dell Medical School and UT Medicine.
Establish governance frameworks, policies, and security standards.
Drive digital transformation and identify opportunities for innovation and automation.
Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance
Lead the enterprise risk management program, including risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
Ensure adherence to HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
Oversee internal and external audits, security assessments, and compliance readiness.
Security Operations & Vulnerability Management
Direct vulnerability management across clinical systems, research platforms, and enterprise infrastructure.
Oversee threat detection, monitoring, and remediation activities.
Lead data protection initiatives, including encryption, access controls, and DLP programs.
Security Architecture & Custom Controls
Design advanced and custom security controls that support specialized healthcare and research workflows.
Define application security standards for internally developed applications and web properties.
Integrate security into enterprise architecture, DevOps pipelines, and digital initiatives.
Incident Response & Cyber Forensics
Lead enterprise incident response, including detection, containment, recovery, and root-cause analysis.
Maintain and routinely test IR plans for operational readiness.
Provide concise, executive-level reporting on threats and organizational security posture.
Leadership, Culture Building & Vendor Management
Lead and mentor a high-performing cybersecurity organization of managers, engineers, analysts, and specialists.
Build and scale security awareness programs across UT Medicine.
Manage key security vendors, tools, contracts, and professional partnerships.
What You Bring
Education & Experience
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Business Administration, or a related field.
6+ years of progressive cybersecurity leadership experience.
10+ years working in highly regulated, security-sensitive industries (healthcare, banking, defense, or similar).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with NIST CSF 2.0, Splunk, and advanced cloud and enterprise security tools.
Deep experience in healthcare cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks.
Certifications
Required: CISSP
Preferred: CISM, CRISC, or healthcare-specific security credentials.
Knowledge, Skills & Leadership Competencies
Strategic Agility
Ability to forecast emerging risks, shape long-term security strategy, and drive enterprise-wide transformation.
Decision Quality
Sound judgment guided by risk, business priorities, financial stewardship, and technical expertise.
Vision & Purpose
Clear and compelling communicator who inspires teams and secures buy-in from executives and stakeholders.
Team Building
Proven record of developing high-performing teams, establishing clear structures, and strengthening cross-functional collaboration.
Technical Excellence
Deep understanding of modern cybersecurity technologies, architectures, and threat landscapes.
Ability to evaluate, adopt, and integrate advanced tools and industry innovations.
Budget & Operational Scope
Oversight of a $3M–$8M operating budget, including:
Cybersecurity staffing
Security tools, platforms, and licensing
Hardware and cloud infrastructure
Vendor contracts and professional services
Training and development investments
Why Dell Medical School & UT Medicine?
You will join a system committed to reimagining academic medicine, improving health outcomes, and building a secure, resilient digital foundation for a major new healthcare enterprise. Your work will directly support:
Clinical excellence and patient safety
World-class research and innovation
Secure digital experiences for patients, students, clinicians, and researchers
The growth of UT Medicine as Austin’s new academic medical center
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.