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Sr. Director, Security Operations Center

Health Care Service Corporation
Waukegan, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary

This Position Is Responsible for directing and managing the activities of the HCSC's Cyber Fusion Center (CFC aka. SOC) to ensure the consistent and SLA driven delivery of all aspects of the enterprise cyber threat detection and escalation processes within the broader Cyber Defense & Investigation ecosystem. As the Director of CFC, the person in this role is responsible for ensuring the operational delivery of all detection controls to ensure that all threat alerts are appropriately handled per SLA requirements. This role will also work in cooperation with the other Cyber Defense leadership and staff to defend HCSC against cyber threats and constantly improve the organization's Cyber Security Posture, ensuring the CFC is operating effectively within the overall governance and leadership expectations and standards.

* Bachelors Degree and 12 years experience in Information Technology/Information Security OR 16 years experience in Information Technology/Information Security
* 5 years in Management and/or Leadership.
* Leadership -Effectively leads teams & people
* Teamwork and collaboration
* Understanding of the unique sensitivities and dependencies involved in protective intelligence investigations and analysis
* Ethical standards and an ability to make critical decisions in a high stress, time sensitive environment, with ambiguous or incomplete information
* Willingness to work non-standard hours, if necessary, and to travel frequently in support of investigations, crisis management or other critical company programs
* Oral & written communication skills
* Experience using technology and analytical tools to assess risk, identify vulnerabilities, and drive investigative and risk management decisions
* Experience developing effective awareness campaigns, training, and executive-level briefings
* Knowledge of hacker methodologies and tactics, system vulnerabilities and key indicators of attacks and exploits
* Experience managing SOC Teams, including vulnerability management, incident handling and forensics
* Problem solving and analytical skills to define risk, identify potential threats, and develop action/mitigation plans. Knowledge of emerging technologies
* System and technology integration
* IT standards, procedures, policies (e.g., HIPAA)
* Experience with cyber defense and investigation related technologies
* Experience with ticket tracking, Forensics & Investigation, and Network Scanning

*Overseeing the annual budget and allocating resources for various projects and operational needs.

*Translating needs and initiatives into compelling business cases.

*Conducting cost-benefit analyses to justify investments and ensure ROI.




Preferred Job Qualifications:
* Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, MIS or related field.

* CISSP

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Pay Transparency Statement:

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plansubject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Base Pay Range$161,500.00 - $299,700.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Salary : $161,500 - $299,700

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