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# Director Data Security

- **Company:** HCSC, L.P.
- **Location:** Richardson, TX, 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 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/director-data-security-richardson-tx--1b208709-76dc-46d0-bbc4-04ff82f669b8

## About the Role

Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Continuous Improvement, Software as a Service (SaaS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, Risk, Enterprise Protection, Information Technology & Information Systems, Computer Science, * 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

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers., 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.