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# Director Data Security

- **Company:** HCSC, L.P.
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $133,400 - $247,700
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Discovery, Data Integrity, Information Leak Prevention, Data Security, Information Security Management, Large Language Models, Generative AI, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.chicagocareersite.com/job.asp?id=3514746261&tx=FP4138FFF&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or equivalent practical experience.
 * At least 5 years of people leadership experience, including hiring, coaching, performance management, organizational development, and leading teams through change.
 * Demonstrated experience establishing, scaling, or materially transforming an enterprise data security program, with direct ownership of strategy, roadmap, governance, operating model, and measurable outcomes.
 * Deep expertise in data security and protection, including data discovery and classification, Data Loss Prevention, data access governance, data security posture management, encryption, data integrity, and monitoring and response.
 * Experience implementing and operating data security controls across cloud, SaaS, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
 * Working knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts and associated data security risks, including generative AI, large language models, data leakage, training and grounding data protection, prompt and output handling, and third-party AI services.
 * Demonstrated ability to translate technical and regulatory data risks into business-relevant priorities, decisions, roadmaps, and investment requirements.
 * Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior technology, risk, legal, privacy, compliance, and business stakeholders.
 * Experience managing budgets, strategic vendors, and technology portfolios., * Experience building a data security function or leading a major enterprise data security transformation in a complex or highly regulated organization.
 * Experience defining data security controls for AI platforms, generative AI solutions, machine learning pipelines, data science environments, or AI-enabled applications.
 * Familiarity with major cloud and data platforms and their native data protection capabilities.
 * Knowledge of relevant frameworks, regulations, and standards related to data protection, privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance.
 * Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CDPSE, or comparable credentials

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## Description

The Director of Data Security is accountable for establishing, leading, and continuously improving the enterprise data security program. This leader will build the strategy, operating model, governance, capabilities, and team needed to identify, classify, protect, monitor, and govern sensitive data across on-premises, cloud, SaaS, and AI-enabled environments. The role requires a proven data security practitioner who has built or materially transformed enterprise data security programs, can lead and develop people, and can translate data risk into clear business priorities and investment decisions., Join our talent community and receive the latest HCSC news, content, and be first in line for new job opportunities.

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For more than 80 years, HCSC has been dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, cost-effective health care and equipping our members with information and tools to make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. As an industry leader, HCSC also has been helping to make the health care system work better for all Americans. To remain a leader, we offer compelling careers that encourage resourcefulness, strategic thought and empower you to make a difference in the lives of our members and their communities.

Today, with the industry at an important crossroad, HCSC is reimagining health care and looking for original thinkers who aren't afraid to make innovative contributions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Learn more about HCSC, our commitment to our members and the opportunity you'll have to improve health care delivery in an open, collaborative environment.

HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity to employees and applicants.

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