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Job Description

Drives the strategic direction, development, and operations of our Enterprise Information Security programs.

About Blue Cross NC:

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina—we’re a mission-driven organization committed to improving the health and well-being of our members and communities. Our employees are transforming healthcare through innovation, trust, and resilience. Our Enterprise Information Security team plays a critical role in safeguarding that mission.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a **Deputy Chief Security Officer (DCSO)** to join our leadership. This is a rare opportunity to step into a well-established, high-performing security organization and lead it into its next chapter.

This position will provide strategic and operational leadership for cybersecurity, ensuring that cyber risks are effectively managed within thresholds defined by the organization’s risk appetite. This includes direct oversight of enterprise-wide cyber defense initiatives, governance frameworks, incident response protocols, and regulatory compliance.

The role ensures that cybersecurity operations are tightly aligned with business objectives, and leads cross-functional teams to proactively identify, evaluate, and mitigate cyber threats that could compromise organizational resilience or financial integrity. This role is ideal for a healthcare-savvy executive who understands technology but leads first through relationships, influence, and strategic foresight.

What Makes This Team Special:

+ A deeply experienced team of upwards of 50 professionals many with tenure of 10+ years at Blue Cross NC

+ A collaborative, strategy-setting culture with strong metrics and measures of success

+ A shared commitment to continuous improvement, agility, and long-term impact

Key Responsibilities:

Backup and Continuity

+ Serve as second-in-command to the CISO, stepping in during absences or crises

+ Provide strategic counsel and operational continuity across the cybersecurity function

Operational Oversight

+ Lead day-to-day cybersecurity operations, including incident response, threat detection, and endpoint protection

+ Oversee identity and access management, cybersecurity architecture, and engineering

+ Advance the maturity of the organization’s cybersecurity program by strengthening foundational capabilities, enhancing visibility across the environment, and improving threat detection and response effectiveness.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

+ Monitor audit controls and enterprise risk management practices

+ Ensure compliance with HIPAA, NIST, HITRUST, and other regulatory frameworks

Strategic Execution

+ Execute cybersecurity roadmaps and strategic initiatives

+ Partner across business units to embed security into enterprise operations

Leadership and Talent Development

+ Build and mentor high-performing teams

+ Foster a culture of openness, agility, and psychological safety

+ Champion diversity of thought and a willingness to challenge assumptions

Ideal Candidate Profile:

+ 10+ years of progressive leadership experience

+ Deep understanding of healthcare industry dynamics and regulatory environments

+ Proven ability to lead through influence, build trust, and drive cross-functional alignment

+ Comfortable with ambiguity, risk, and being wrong—yet committed to learning and evolving

+ Looking for a long-term employer where they can make a lasting impact

Why Join Blue Cross NC?

+ A purpose-driven culture focused on health equity and innovation

+ Competitive compensation and benefits, including generous PTO, 401(k) match, and wellness programs

+ Hybrid work flexibility and a commitment to work-life balance

+ A chance to lead one of the most respected security teams in the healthcare industry

**Hiring Requirements** :

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)

• 10+ years of experience in related field

• In lieu of degree, 12+ years of experience in related field.

Salary Range

At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs.

_*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance._

$210,268.00 - $336,430.00

Skills

About Us

It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care − in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians.

Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not-for-profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all.

Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award-winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives.

Authorization to Work in the United States

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Request Accommodations

Blue Cross NC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify HR at [email protected] .

For most roles, you can choose where to work - fully remote in one of the states listed below, in the office, or a hybrid of the two:

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming