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# Chief Information Security Officer

- **Company:** Seattle Children's
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $249,620.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A530E85AC85D4F23AEF9E346FA6BD244/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field required.
 * 12+ years of progressive experience in information security, cybersecurity, technology risk, or related technology leadership roles required.
 * 8+ years of leadership experience building, leading, and maturing enterprise security teams and programs required.
 * Experience leading cybersecurity in a highly regulated environment required; healthcare experience strongly preferred.
 * Experience presenting to executive leadership and/or Boards on cyber risk, security strategy, incident response, and investment priorities required.
 * Experience leading or materially supporting significant cybersecurity incident response, crisis management, or cyber resilience efforts preferred.
 * Experience with cloud security, identity and access management, security operations, third-party risk, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance required.
 * Professional certifications preferred, such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, HCISPP, CCSP, or equivalent credentials., * Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.
 * 3+ years of experience in a healthcare environment

## Description

As a member of the IT Senior Leadership Team, the Chief Information Security Officer is a strategic leader responsible for designing, implementing, and advancing a comprehensive cybersecurity program that safeguards sensitive health information and critical systems across Seattle Children's. This role partners closely with executive leadership to align security initiatives with organizational priorities-ensuring regulatory compliance, strengthening risk management, and fostering a culture of security awareness in support of delivering exceptional care.


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