We are looking for an experienced Director of Cybersecurity to lead and strengthen a comprehensive security program for a healthcare and biotech organization in West Valley City, Utah. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for a strategic leader who can balance long-term security direction with hands-on operational oversight in a regulated environment. The role will guide enterprise security priorities, reduce organizational risk, and partner with senior stakeholders to align cybersecurity efforts with business objectives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the development and execution of enterprise cybersecurity strategies that protect systems, data, and business operations across the organization.<br>• Direct daily security operations, ensuring effective monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability reduction activities.<br>• Oversee security architecture across cloud, network, application, and enterprise environments to improve resilience and reduce exposure to risk.<br>• Manage and mentor internal security team members and external service providers, driving accountability, performance, and operational excellence.<br>• Partner with executive leadership to assess technical risks, translate security concerns into business impact, and support informed decision-making.<br>• Coordinate audit readiness efforts and guide remediation initiatives related to security controls, compliance findings, and regulatory expectations.<br>• Establish and refine processes for vulnerability management, security investigations, and continuous improvement of defensive capabilities.<br>• Support modernization efforts such as cloud adoption, platform transformation, or other major technology changes by embedding security requirements into execution plans.