Principal Cybersecurity Strategist - IS Mod

The Office of Information Security’s Transformation Office seeks a Principal Cybersecurity Strategist to lead the Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) related initiatives within the Information Security Modernization (ISM) Program for the enterprise. This role will embed, be a critical thought leader, drive the strategy and coordinate all aspects of information security within a high visibility AI ready secure data architecture. The role coordinates cross-project dependencies, ensures alignment, and accelerates enterprise implementation. The position supports secure AI-driven advancements by integrating safeguards across the AI-ready data architecture, supporting the advancement of data protection controls and management as innovation grows. The Principal Digital Strategist must assess delivery, integration, and operational risks and develop strategies that protect Mayo Clinic Data and patient trust.

Participate in and lead components of Mayo Clinic’s enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, cyber innovation and associated services. Partner with leadership to align security with business goals, drive adoption of emerging technologies, and strengthen the organization’s security posture. Lead and drive innovative security projects while collaborating cross functionally. Initial assignments will include leading and embedding within the development of a critical Mayo Clinic initiative and drive DSPM implementation and partner with dependent efforts, including critical partnership with the Privacy office. This role will coordinate cross-project dependencies, ensure alignment to program outcomes, and accelerate implementation. This will support AI-driven advancement by embedding safeguards throughout the AI data architecture and management practices as innovation grows and proactively assessing risk to protect Mayo Clinic Data. Must be technically skilled and experienced with modern data management, DSPM, database activity monitoring, data protection controls, PKI, API security, AI Security, S-SDLC, IAM, cloud security, threat modeling, etc. in a hybrid multi-cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage multi-year cybersecurity strategy and roadmaps
• Advise leadership on cyber priorities, risk, and investment
• Lead innovation in securing novel and emerging technology.
• Guide and partner with strategic programs such as DSPM, database activity monitoring, AI security, API security, identity modernization, OT/IoT security, application protection, etc.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and mentor security professionals
• Represent the organization in appropriate industry forums and contribute thought leadership

Core Competencies:

• Executive communication and strategic vision
• Technical breadth across modern security and IT domains
• Promote a culture of innovation and change, ensuring continuous improvement in quality, cost-effectiveness, and service excellence.
• Ability to translate technical risk for business leaders.

This is a hybrid position. Incumbent must live within a reasonable driving distance of a Mayo Clinic campus, Rochester, MN preferred.

Mayo Clinic will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.

• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.