Senior Director

The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth", IT Department has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Sr. Director, IT Security Enablement to work in Miami.

The Senior Director of IT Security Enablement plays a pivotal role in advancing the university’s mission by fostering a secure and resilient digital environment that empowers academic excellence, research innovation, and operational integrity. This leader oversees all facets of security operations and enablement services, driving strategic cybersecurity initiatives and cultivating a culture of awareness and accountability across the institution. Working in close partnership with stakeholders from diverse departments, the Senior Director ensures that cybersecurity practices are seamlessly embedded into the university’s core functions. By enabling teams to operate with confidence and security, the incumbent directly supports the university’s commitment to excellence, collaboration, and public service.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility for campus-wide initiatives involving cybersecurity initiatives to enhance the security posture of the University.

• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and onUniversity policy and procedures.

• Promotes and helps improve cybersecurity standards, policies, and procedures.

• Directs and manages project plan development, risk assessment, communications, budget tracking, status reporting, vendor management, and successful project completion.

• Manages projects with support staff by giving them a clear understanding of the departmental mission.

• Assumes responsibility for enterprise-wide IT projects and ensures an efficient and timely conclusion.

• Contributes to the strategic plan and assists in providing short- and long-term solutions to help meet campus-wide strategic and tactical planning initiatives.

• Communicates with departments and IT staff regarding the need to maintain confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems and applications to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services.

• Performs follow-up investigations on inquiries, complaints, and problems. 

• Seeks ways to improve operations and oversees the preparation of cybersecurity metrics and reports.

• Establishes departmental goals and objectives, identifies areas of improvement, and implements action plans to meet these.

• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and onUniversity policy and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. 

CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’sdegree in relevant field

• Minimum 10years of relevant experience 

• Strategic Alignment: Skilled in aligning departmental goals with enterprise-wide strategy and develops comprehensive strategic plans.

• Financial Management: Ensures fiscal responsibility, and optimization of financial performance.

• Resource Management: Ability to allocate resources and drive innovation and growth.

• Adaptability: Proven ability to adjust to changes and leads/inspires transformational change.

• Team Leadership: Ability to build and lead high-performing teams, manage complex projects, and ensure successful project delivery.

• Technology & Analytics: Understanding of technology, data analytics, and performance measurement to drive strategic decisions and identify opportunities.

• Communication: Ability to influence others, articulate strategic vision, and ensure clear and persuasive communication.

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.