Breakthrough

The Principal Cybersecurity Strategist – IS Mod leads  the development and management of Mayo’s enterprise-wide cybersecurity services, strategy and innovation. Partner with leadership to align security with business goals, drive adoption of emerging technologies, and strengthen the organization’s security posture.  Lead and drive innovative security projects while collaborating cross functionally. Initial assignments will include leading coordination, planning and execution to ensure specific digital initiatives are secure throughout the lifecycle of product development.  The position will include leadership, high level communications, coordination amongst cross functional and high visibility teams. Critical information security & cybersecurity skills and experiences include application protection, API security, S-SDLC, IAM, AI Security, Data Security, Cloud Security, etc.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Develop and manage multi-year cybersecurity strategy and roadmaps
•    Advise leadership on cyber priorities, risk, and investment
•    Lead innovation in securing novel and emerging technology.  
•    Guide strategic programs such as identity modernization, OT/IoT security, application protection, etc.
•    Foster cross-functional collaboration and mentor security professionals
•    Represent the organization in industry forums and contribute thought leadership

Core Competencies:
•    Executive communication and strategic vision
•    Technical breadth across modern security and IT domains
•    Promote a culture of innovation and change, ensuring continuous improvement in quality, cost-effectiveness, and service excellence.
•    Ability to translate technical risk for business leaders.  

This is a full time, remote position within the United States.  Mayo Clinic will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.

Required Qualification:

Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience with digital strategy, digital product strategy, experience strategy, healthcare administration, business administration, strategic development experience, or related field; or Master's degree and 5+ years of related experience in the preceding or related fields.
Experience must include several of the following areas of expertise: digital product strategy and/or management, strategic planning, business plan development, consulting, customer experience or experience design, project management, stakeholder engagement, process change management, scorecard and dashboard development, financial analysis, new service/product planning and development, market research, and data management, analysis, and statistics. Management experience and experience with value-driven digital product management is preferred; experience navigating transformation in highly regulated industries is a plus.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize and capture the essence of complex information in order to discern meaning, trends, and the big picture quickly. Experience in consulting or advisory functions; demonstrated success in analyzing situations and using various methodologies to develop high-value strategies and plans methodically. Working knowledge of Design Thinking, experience design, and digital analytics as inputs to digital strategy processes and artifacts; able to bridge digital disciplines to develop novel strategy solutions that balance the needs of multiple stakeholders. Experience in successfully managing stakeholders in complex, matrixed, and strategic initiatives. Demonstrated success in effective decision-making that drives progress toward ambitious goals while managing complexity, ambiguity, risk, and uncertainty. Demonstrated ability to lead, influence and collaborate across disciplines, including business strategy, experience design, analytics, and technology. Expert story-telling skills. Strong written and verbal communication and persuasion skills. Strong interpersonal and active listening skills; ability to quickly establish high-trust relationships and facilitate group/team activities. Professional approach that reflects Mayo Clinic values. Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills; attention to detail; ability to self-direct with minimal supervision, demonstrate judgement in delegating responsibilities, and work well under pressure. Servant leader; gifted collaborator with demonstrated cultural competence and strong skills in negotiation, change, and conflict management.

Preferred Qualification: 

Working knowledge of the Mayo technical environment and core business operations is strongly preferred. Advanced professional and culturally astute communication skills (both written and verbal) are required including ability to generate and deliver executive-level presentations. Must possess interpersonal skills to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel at all levels of the organization, including proven ability to confidently lead discussion and negotiate on high risk and high-pressure issues while simultaneously building credibility & rapport. Demonstrated ability to tolerate & deal effectively with ambiguous situations and the varying political/cultural environments within the institution, department, divisions. Proven ability to offer guidance on business processes, technology capability and vulnerability assessments, and control enhancements or mitigation approaches. Solid knowledge of information security concepts and trends, project management methodologies, and relevant healthcare security regulatory requirements is required.
Certified as CISSP, GSEC, CISM, or security equivalent; or will obtain certification within 2 years of hire.