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Encompass Health

Location:
United States, Birmingham

Category:
IT - Administration

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Job Description:

Reporting to the Chief Security Officer, the Deputy Chief Security Officer (DCSO) is responsible for supporting the CSO in executing the cybersecurity vision and leading strategic and technical initiatives to defend Encompass Health's infrastructure. This role requires a uniquely qualified leader who combines hands-on technical capability with cybersecurity strategy development and organizational influence. This position is designed for a leader who thrives in high-stakes environments and has a strong command of enterprise networks, cloud infrastructure, threat detection, incident response, and secure design. The DCSO is expected to be deeply engaged in both tactical and strategic domains, ensuring the effective translation of security strategies into executable technical plans across the organization.

Job Responsibility:

Drive execution of the cybersecurity strategy in close coordination with the CSO
Serve as a technical authority and escalation point for complex security events, architectural reviews, and strategic security initiatives
Oversee cloud and on-premise security operations including identity, access, perimeter defense, endpoint protection, and network segmentation
Lead incident response efforts, threat hunting operations, and forensic investigations
Assess and evolve security infrastructure including SIEM, EDR, firewalls, WAFs, and vulnerability management platforms
Represent the security team in architecture planning, change control, compliance assessments, and vendor evaluations
Lead and mentor a growing technical team
establish a high-performance culture grounded in hands-on expertise and risk-driven decision-making
Facilitate security integration with key departments such as IT Infrastructure, DevOps, Clinical Systems, Compliance, and Business Continuity
Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and technical standards aligned with NIST, HITRUST, HIPAA, and enterprise risk management goals
Act as a security liaison for internal audit, legal, and clinical leadership, translating technical risk into business impact

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 in hands-on technical roles
Minimum 4 years of experience in a security leadership role with direct responsibility for cloud/on-prem security operations
Demonstrated ability to implement and manage enterprise security systems, tools, and controls
Experience leading incident response and security architecture across hybrid environments
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, or similar

Nice to have:

Master's degree in Cybersecurity, IT Management, or related
Experience in healthcare IT environments, including HIPAA, HITECH, and HITRUST controls
Familiarity with ITIL practices and security frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO 27001
Hands-on experience with automation (e.g., scripting for response, policy enforcement)

What we offer:

Affordable medical, dental and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families
Generous paid time off that accrues over time
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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