Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer

Omnicell - Austin, TX

Full-time - Executive

Hybrid - Austin, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) will define and lead Omnicell's global information security strategy to protect critical systems, data, and reputation. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the CISO will collaborate across all business functions to integrate security into every aspect of the organization, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and operational resilience. As the senior-most security leader, the CISO will innovate and scale security practices across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments. Success in this role requires strategic vision, technical expertise, and the ability to inspire teams to embed security into Omnicell's mission of transforming healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a security strategy aligned with business goals, ensuring alignment with cloud and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) priorities.
• Build strong partnerships with Product, Engineering, Legal, Privacy, and Compliance to integrate security into the business strategy.
• Advise senior leadership and the board on security risks, priorities, and investments, demonstrating the value of security initiatives.
• Develop and implement governance frameworks (e.g., ISO, SOC, NIST, HIPAA) to manage risk and ensure compliance.
• Assess and manage third-party and vendor security risks, ensuring robust protections across the supply chain.
• Oversee the creation and enforcement of security policies, standards, and procedures to safeguard organizational assets.
• Lead threat monitoring, detection, and incident response efforts, ensuring quick and effective resolution.
• Oversee the deployment and management of key security technologies, including Endpoint Security, SIEM, and IAM.
• Monitor and adapt to the evolving threat landscape, maintaining a proactive and innovative approach to security operations.
• Drive remediation of vulnerabilities, audit findings, and security risks to protect the organization's assets.
• Establish and lead a comprehensive threat management program to identify and address potential risks.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing security team, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability.
• Cultivate a security-aware culture across the organization through education, training, and communication.
• Present regular security updates to senior leadership and the board, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure security initiatives align with business objectives and foster trust with stakeholders.

Requirements

• 12+ years of information security experience, including 5+ years in a CISO or similar leadership role.
• Previous working experience in healthcare or health-tech with knowledge of frameworks such as HITRUST, HIPAA, and GDPR.
• Proven success in securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and infrastructure-as-code strategies.
• Strong communication skills, capable of influencing technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience operationalizing frameworks like ISO, SOC, and NIST.

Nice-to-haves

• CISSP or CISM certification.
• Experience managing security programs in global, distributed organizations.
• Strong background in threat intelligence and vulnerability management.

Benefits

• Purpose-Driven Work: Play a key role in advancing healthcare systems worldwide.
• Innovative Environment: Collaborate with forward-thinking colleagues in a dynamic industry.
• Leadership Impact: Lead a critical function and influence security strategy at the executive level.