Director of Information Security

San Antonio, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Overview

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners is seeking an experienced Director of Information Security to lead and mature our enterprise cybersecurity program. This role is responsible for developing and implementing security strategies that protect AmeriVets systems data and veterinary practice operations across our growing network of locations.

The Director of Information Security will oversee security governance risk management and compliance (GRC) while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements including PCI DSS. This leader will work closely with IT leadership and business stakeholders to strengthen AmeriVets security posture across identity and access management endpoint protection security monitoring and cloud services.

This position reports directly to the VP of Infrastructure Operations and Security with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). The Director will also serve as a key cybersecurity liaison to executiveleadershipproviding visibilityintoAmeriVetscyber risk posture compliance status and security initiatives. As part of this governance responsibility the role will support quarterly cybersecurity reporting and updates to theExecutive Leadership Team ensuringappropriate oversightof the organizations cybersecurity strategy and risk management efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Security Leadership & Strategy

Develop and leadAmeriVetsenterprise information security strategy and roadmap.

Establish and maintain security policies standards and governance frameworks.

Partner with IT and business leaders to integrate security best practices into operations and technology initiatives.

Provide regular security risk reporting and recommendations to executive leadership.

Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Lead theIT/Info SecGRC program including risk assessments and control frameworks.

Ensure compliance with PCI DSS requirements and other applicable regulatory standards.

Oversee internal and external security audits vulnerability assessments and remediation efforts.

Manage third-party risk management and vendor security assessments.

Identity & Access Management

Oversee enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategies and processes.

Implement and maintain Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions to improve both security and user experience across veterinary practices and corporate teams.

Establish access governance provisioning and role-based access controls across systems.

Security Operations

Oversee security monitoring and endpoint protection platforms including CrowdStrike.

Manage incident response processes investigations and remediation.

Partner with infrastructure and cloud teams to implement secure architecture and endpoint protection standards across all AmeriVet locations.

Risk Management & Incident Response

Develop and maintain an enterprise cybersecurity risk management program.

Lead the organizations security incident response and recovery procedures.

Identify emerging threats and implement proactive mitigation strategies.

Security Awareness

Maintaina security awareness program to educate corporate and practice teams on cybersecurity best practices.

Promote a strong security culture across AmeriVet.

Required Qualifications

8 years of experience in cybersecurity with 3 years in a leadership or management role.

Demonstrated experience with PCI DSS compliance and audit preparation.

Strong experience with Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) frameworks.

Hands-on experience with endpoint protection platforms such as CrowdStrike.

Experience implementing or managing Identity and Access Management (IAM) and SSO solutions.

Experience with cloud security and SaaS security governance.

Experiencewith Microsoft security ecosystem (Azure AD / EntraConditional Access etc.).

Knowledge of modern security frameworks such as NIST CIS or ISO 27001.

Strong communication skills with the ability to translate security risks for business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Certificationssuch as CISSP CISM CRISC or CISA.

Experience securing multi-site healthcare or retail environments.

Experience with cloud security and SaaS security governance.

Bachelors degree in Information Security Computer Science Information Systems or related field.

At AmeriVet were committed to your growth development well-being and success. We empower team members with the resources support and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Heres what you can expect when you join our team:

Tailored development programs mentorship and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
Competitive pay performance bonuses 401(k) matching and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
Health dental vision life insurance and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
Generous paid time off and holidays because your personal time matters.
A supportive collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

At AmeriVet your unique skills and passion are celebrated and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

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Position OverviewAmeriVet Veterinary Partners is seeking an experienced Director of Information Security to lead and mature our enterprise cybersecurity program. This role is responsible for developing and implementing security strategies that protect AmeriVets systems data and veterinary practice o...