Director, Data Protection at Aledade, Inc.

<div> <p>As the Director for Data Protection, you will lead by being a highly technical leader who delivers high business impact on projects increasing dependencies and ambiguity.</p> <p>You will lead a team of individual contributors focused on protecting patients, our employees, and Aledade as a whole. You will establish frameworks and processes to enable secure access to Aledade’s data, including PHI, PII, etc. You will work with cross-functional stakeholders and teams to establish standards, SOPs, runbooks to manage the end-to-end data lifecycle.&nbsp;</p> <p>At Aledade, we empower primary care physicians with technology to keep their patients healthy, preventing unnecessary hospitalizations.&nbsp;</p> </div> Primary Duties • Impact: Balance short and long-term business impact by developing strategies to manage risks. • People: Develop outstanding teams using a combination of world-class-hiring and direct-timely-actionable feedback to develop security talent. • Execution: Set aggressive yet clear goals and remove all roadblocks for the team to achieve them. • Collaboration: Develop strong relationships and work cross-functionally with many partners across organizations and functions, and as a result, increase the impact of the team’s work. • Company: Work closely with company-wide leaders to drive excellence in our processes and systems that protect patients, our employees, and Aledade as a whole. Minimum Qualifications • BS (or higher) in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or equivalent experience • 10+ years of experience in designing, building, or operating data protection services • 7+ years of building and leading highly complex, technical security teams Preferred KSA’s • Developing and delivering a multi-year vision and strategy with incremental quarterly • deliverables with cross-functional efforts that span multiple teams • Demonstrated proficiency in attracting, hiring, and coaching world-class engineers and • managers • Demonstrated experience in taking ownership of the technology decisions, while delegating and • empowering team members. • Working knowledge of health-tech systems, like Electronic Health Records, Clinical data, etc. Domain specific KSA’s: Data Security: • Proven leadership experience in managing data protection solutions, such as data security posture management (DSPM), data loss prevention (DLP) systems, encryption technologies, and data masking / anonymization techniques. • Experience securing an ML, SaaS, or data-focused platform. • Experience in data governance, data engineering, and associated technologies. • Experience in cloud native application development and security models, particularly in AWS and Azure • Proficiency in SaaS Data Security, knowledge of secure cloud architecture design, cloud data protection mechanisms, and cloud identity and access management (IAM). • Programming and Scripting Experience (Python, PowerShell, Shell Scripting, Ruby, Go). • Experience with data protection and governance technologies, e.g., Data Discovery, Data Inventory/Catalogs, Certificate and Key Management, Database Encryption, and Database Activity Monitoring. Physical Requirements • Sitting for prolonged periods of time. Extensive use of computers and keyboard. Occasional walking and lifting may be required. Who We Are: Aledade, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of health plans, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy. If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you're eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you've come to the right place. What Does This Mean for You? At Aledade, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn. You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission. In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members: Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents and domestic partners Robust time-off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year) Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays 12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program 401(k) with up to 4% match Stock options And much more! At Aledade, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Privacy Policy: By applying for this job, you agree to Aledade's Applicant Privacy Policy available at  [Upgrade to PRO to see link]