Senior Director, Zero Trust and Identity Security - Banner Health

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Banner Health believes leadership matters. We look for leaders who share our vision making health care easier, so life can be better. Our executives are at the forefront of the health care transformation, planning the future of Banner Health .

POSITION SUMMARY

This position leads the strategic development, implementation, and ongoing management of the organization's zero trust security framework. This role drives transformational security initiatives across network infrastructure, identity and access management, data protection, and configuration management domains. This position includes influencing the vision and strategy of Banner’s cybersecurity, staying current on the latest technology trends, understanding market changes and business needs, and working with senior leadership to develop and drive the direction. Partners and collaborates with other security and IT leaders to develop and drive strategies, work on special projects, and solve complex security challenges facing the organization.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Develops and executes comprehensive zero trust strategy aligned with organizational business objectives and risk tolerance. Establishes roadmap for zero trust maturity progression across all security domains. Provides executive leadership on security architecture decisions and investments. Collaborates with C-suite and business unit leaders to integrate zero trust principles into digital transformation initiatives. Defines success metrics and KPIs for zero trust implementation and effectiveness. Supports and promotes security governance and ensures security architectures are aligned to business priority, comply with reference architecture standards, policy and regulatory requirements. Ensures Key Performance Indicators are established and tracked in all levels of work effort.

2. Designs and implements micro-segmentation strategies to minimize lateral movement and contain potential breaches. Leads deployment and optimization of Zscaler cloud security platform for secure internet and SaaS access. Architects zero trust network access (ZTNA) solutions replacing traditional VPN infrastructure. Oversees network security policies, enforcement mechanisms, and continuous monitoring. Ensures secure connectivity for remote workforce, partners, and third-party access.

3. Establishes identity-centric security controls as the foundation of zero trust architecture. Implements adaptive authentication, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and risk-based access policies. Leads privileged access management (PAM) and just-in-time (JIT) access initiatives. Drives identity governance programs including access certification and lifecycle management. Integrates IAM with SIEM/SOAR platforms for threat detection and automated response.