Executive Director, Cyber Security Operations Leader

at CVS Health in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Bring your heart to CVS Health. Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand – with heart at its center – our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver. Our Heart At Work Behaviors support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable.

As the Executive Director, Cyber Security Operations Leader at CVS Health, will report to the VP, Information Technology. You will helm a pivotal role in safeguarding the company’s digital infrastructure. Your responsibilities encompass a multifaceted approach, spanning directory services, identity and access operations, and network and infrastructure operations.

Directory Services (including Active Directory):

Your expertise in directory services, including Active Directory, ensures seamless integration and management of user accounts, groups, and access controls across CVS Health’s network. You’ll orchestrate the design, deployment, and maintenance of directory services, optimizing efficiency and security while facilitating smooth user experiences.

Identity & Access Operations:

In this capacity, you’ll lead efforts to fortify identity and access management strategies, ensuring stringent authentication and authorization protocols. Your oversight encompasses the entire lifecycle of user identities, from onboarding to offboarding, enforcing least privilege principles and robust access governance frameworks to mitigate risks.

Network and Infrastructure Operations:

The robustness of CVS Health’s network and infrastructure falls under your purview. Your strategic direction enhances the resilience and scalability of network architecture, leveraging advanced technologies to fortify defenses against cyber threats. Your focus on infrastructure operations ensures the reliability and performance of critical systems, fostering continuity and operational excellence.

Remote – Work From Home

Key Responsibilities:

+ Develop and execute a comprehensive security platform strategy aligned with CVS Health’s objectives and industry best practices.

+ Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, security, and business stakeholders to align security initiatives with organizational goals.

+ Lead a team of skilled professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

+ Monitor and analyze security trends and emerging threats, proactively implementing measures to mitigate risks and enhance resilience.

+ Drive compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, maintaining a robust security posture.

+ Manage a team of around 300 (5 Direct Reports)

Required Qualifications:

+ 10+ Years of Experience leading a Security organization

+ Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or Information Systems

+ Extensive experience in security operations leadership roles, preferably in a healthcare or highly regulated industry

+ Proficiency in directory services, identity and access management, and network and infrastructure operations

+ Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat landscape, and risk management frameworks

+ Travel: 10%

Preferred Qualifications

+ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms

+ Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCNP

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$131,500.00 – $303,195.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities. The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies. For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit jobs.CVSHealth.com/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/23/2024

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.