As a key leader on the Digital and IT leadership team, the Senior Director, Cybersecurity and Technology Risk will own the enterprise cybersecurity program, technology risk function and security engineering. This leader will establish a modern, risk-based security capability for the enterprise with the following mandates:

Own and continuously mature the enterprise cybersecurity program, security engineering and solutions, and technology risk framework to support our growth and safety of our critical global operations

Build security-as-code and policy-as-code capabilities that embed automated guardrails, continuous compliance and secure-by-design practices across infrastructure, cloud, data and application environments.

Work across business functions to ensure appropriate and meaningful education, understanding and awareness is achieved for our employees when it comes to cybersecurity and technology risk

As a visible enterprise leader, you will build trusted relationships across Legal, Regulatory, Physical Security other business functions. You will be both a player and a coach, setting clear direction while building a high-performing team and a strong security culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Cybersecurity Program, Engineering and Operations

Define and execute a multi-year cybersecurity strategy, operating model and investment roadmap aligned with enterprise priorities, patient safety and the company’s global risk profile

Own security architecture and engineering across cloud, infrastructure, applications, data and digital platforms, establishing secure-by-design patterns and reusable controls. You will partner tightly with your peers to align on the outcomes and approach.

Build and maintain security as code and policy as code through automated guardrails, continuous control validation, compliance evidence, threat detection and remediation workflows

Own enterprise identity and access management and privileged access management, including identity governance, authentication, authorization, access certification and privileged account controls

Lead data security and data loss prevention capabilities, including data classification, encryption, key management, monitoring and controls for sensitive information

Establish and continually improve incident response, threat management, vulnerability management, security monitoring, crisis coordination and post-incident learning

Build an enterprise security education and awareness program that strengthens role-based accountability, secure behaviors and readiness across the workforce

Technology Risk, Compliance and Enterprise Partnership

Own the technology risk management program, including risk identification, assessment, treatment, exception management, control testing, metrics and executive reporting

Establish and maintain a cybersecurity control framework informed by NIST and other relevant industry standards, with clear control ownership and evidence-based assurance

Partner closely with the Chief Legal Officer and Chief Regulatory Officer to interpret and operationalize cybersecurity, privacy and reporting obligations, including GDPR, HIPAA, CMS requirements and applicable FAA regulations

Partner with the VP of Physical Security to develop an integrated cyber and physical security operating model, coordinated incident response and converged protection capabilities for employees, facilities and critical operations

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Build and maintain a high performing team responsible to execute the scope of responsibility

Manage and maintain partner relationships across technology and service providers that support your function. Hold our partners accountable in getting the most value from our relationships

Develop organizational capabilities, succession plans and targeted talent development strategies to maintain a high performing team

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES

None identified

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field

15+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, technology risk or enterprise technology, including significant leadership responsibility

Demonstrated ownership of an enterprise cybersecurity program in a complex, highly regulated and globally operating environment

Deep and hands on experience in security architecture and engineering, including cloud security, application security, infrastructure security, DevSecOps, security as code and policy as code

Proven experience leading identity and access management, privileged access management, data security, data loss prevention, vulnerability management, security monitoring and incident response capabilities

Strong command of technology risk management, control design, assurance, regulatory examinations and executive-level risk reporting

Practical experience applying the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and related security and risk frameworks to enterprise programs

Experience translating GDPR, HIPAA, CMS and applicable FAA cybersecurity obligations into sustainable controls, operating procedures and evidence

Track record of partnering effectively with Legal, Regulatory, Privacy, Quality, Physical Security, Digital and business leaders

Excellent communication, leadership, talent development, crisis management and organizational change skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience within highly regulated industries such as MedTech, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Aviation or Manufacturing

Advanced knowledge of NIST CSF, NIST 800-series guidance, ISO 27001, CIS Controls or comparable security and risk frameworks

Experience designing integrated cyber and physical security operating models and leading cross-functional crisis response

Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP or equivalent

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Employee Benefit:

Medical with Health Reimbursement Account through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA Dental Vision Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Short Term Disability Long Term Disability 401K Plan Pet insurance Employee Stock Purchase Plan

TransMedics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.