Manager of Cybersecurity, IT Cybersecurity

Covenant Health seeks a Manager of Cybersecurity, IT Cybersecurity to lead security operations, strategy, and governance from an onsite role in Knoxville, TN.

Responsibilities

• Direct and align all cybersecurity personnel, including security analysts, incident responders, and compliance specialists.
• Act as a change agent to modernize team culture, processes, and technologies across the cybersecurity function.
• Oversee the cybersecurity management team to ensure performance management, career development, technical leadership, appropriate delegation, and leadership development opportunities.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to set and achieve departmental development goals.
• Champion ongoing development by pursuing innovative approaches to recruit, develop, and retain cybersecurity talent.
• Manage day to day cybersecurity operations, including monitoring, detection, and incident response.
• Lead the incident response team in handling security breaches and incidents.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other applicable regulations and standards.
• Direct technical implementation projects related to cybersecurity, developing plans and strategies to meet organizational needs.
• Drive continuous improvement by staying informed about emerging technologies and industry trends and recommending enhancements.
• Develop and maintain strategic cybersecurity roadmaps with actionable plans and optimized project and resource planning.
• Plan resources proactively based on anticipated demand.
• Define deliverables and milestones for solution delivery in partnership with business leaders and senior executives.
• Lead the development of cybersecurity strategies and the technical roadmap aligned with IT and organizational goals.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring contracts and performance align with organizational standards.
• Develop annual operating budgets and long term capital budgets for cybersecurity initiatives.
• Monitor network and system performance to ensure availability, reliability, and capacity planning.
• Oversee service management and performance of technology subcontractors.
• Collaborate with other IT and clinical IT teams to ensure integrated cybersecurity services across the health system.
• Build relationships with key business leaders to identify service gaps and propose solutions; maintain credibility with hospital and corporate leadership, including Legal, HR, and Privacy/Compliance.
• Design and implement security awareness and training programs for employees to promote adherence to policies and procedures.
• Oversee risk management for third party vendors, partners, and biomedical devices.
• Develop, implement, and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Lead secure network architecture and system design to protect sensitive data and maintain IT infrastructure integrity.
• Oversee incident management and forensic investigations to identify root causes and mitigate risks to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and healthcare cybersecurity requirements.
• Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans for rapid incident recovery.
• Local travel is required for the role.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• No strict degree requirement; candidates may demonstrate qualifications through a combination of formal education and relevant experience.
• Typically equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree; preference for degrees in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 7 years of leadership experience in cybersecurity within an enterprise sized IT organization.
• Valid Tennessee driver’s license and state mandated minimum insurance coverage; driving record must meet Covenant Health standards at hire and throughout employment.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance