Senior Director - Information Security

Qlarant is a not-for-profit corporation that partners with public and private sectors to create high quality, safe, and efficient delivery of health care and human services programs. We have multiple lines of business including population health, utilization review, managed care organization quality review, and quality assurance for programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities. Qlarant is also a national leader in fighting fraud, waste and abuse for large organizations across the country. In addition, our Foundation provides grant opportunities to those with programs for underserved communities.

Best People, Best Solutions, Best Results

Job Summary:

Serves as a strategic partner and senior advisor to the Corporate Security Officer (CSO), overseeing the development and execution of the organization's enterprise-wide information security programs. Leads cross-functional initiatives that reduce risk, ensure compliance, and protect critical systems, data, and infrastructure. Provides expert-level guidance on security policies, vendor risk management, proposal responses, and regulatory assessments while building partnerships across business and technology units.

Essential Functions:

• Acts as a delegate and representative of the Corporate Security Officer to support executive initiatives and enterprise security strategy.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive security policies, standards, procedures, and response plans in alignment with industry best practices and compliance requirements.
• Provides written technical responses to security-related requirements in proposals for federal, state, and commercial contracts.
• Leads enterprise-wide initiatives including risk assessments, incident response coordination, cloud security evaluations, and secure development lifecycle (DevSecOps) implementations.
• Presents security postures, risk summaries, and investment justifications to senior executives and stakeholders in clear, actionable formats.
• Builds cross-functional partnerships with business units and IT leaders to integrate security into organizational processes and initiatives.
• Oversees supply chain and third-party vendor risk management programs to ensure alignment with corporate security objectives.
• Coordinates and facilitates internal and external security audits, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance reviews.

Level of Supervision Received:

Functions independently within broad scope of established departmental policies/practices; generally refers specific problems to manager only where clarification of departmental operating policies/procedures may be required.

Education (can be substituted for experience):

Master's Degree required

Work Experience (can be substituted for education):

15+ years required

Certifications:

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent required.

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) preferred.

Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) preferred.

GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC) preferred.

Qlarant is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Qlarant is a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screens.