Director of Cybersecurity

We are looking for an experienced Director of Cybersecurity to lead and strengthen a comprehensive security program for a healthcare and biotech organization in West Valley City, Utah. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for a strategic leader who can balance long-term security direction with hands-on operational oversight in a regulated environment. The role will guide enterprise security priorities, reduce organizational risk, and partner with senior stakeholders to align cybersecurity efforts with business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of enterprise cybersecurity strategies that protect systems, data, and business operations across the organization.
• Direct daily security operations, ensuring effective monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability reduction activities.
• Oversee security architecture across cloud, network, application, and enterprise environments to improve resilience and reduce exposure to risk.
• Manage and mentor internal security team members and external service providers, driving accountability, performance, and operational excellence.
• Partner with executive leadership to assess technical risks, translate security concerns into business impact, and support informed decision-making.
• Coordinate audit readiness efforts and guide remediation initiatives related to security controls, compliance findings, and regulatory expectations.
• Establish and refine processes for vulnerability management, security investigations, and continuous improvement of defensive capabilities.
• Support modernization efforts such as cloud adoption, platform transformation, or other major technology changes by embedding security requirements into execution plans.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, information security, or technology risk management.
• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership capacity overseeing cybersecurity programs, operational delivery, and teams or third-party providers.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise security operations and broader cybersecurity initiatives within complex organizations.
• Strong expertise in enterprise security architecture, cloud security, network defense, SIEM, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Working knowledge of recognized security and privacy frameworks, audit practices, and regulatory requirements relevant to controlled environments.
• Ability to prioritize multiple security initiatives in a large or geographically distributed organization while clearly communicating risk to senior leaders.
• Industry certifications and experience with Azure, Entra ID, security automation, AI-related security considerations, or public-company compliance environments are considered an advantage.