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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham is seeking an Information Security Engineer III to serve as a senior leader within the Digital Information Security Architecture team. In this role, you will evaluate a wide variety of technologies, business initiatives, operational processes, and strategic projects to identify security risks and provide practical, risk-based guidance. Working closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and security professionals, you will help ensure that security considerations are incorporated into decision making throughout the organization.
Bring your cybersecurity expertise to a role where you can help shape strategy, influence technology decisions, and strengthen security across the enterprise.
We’re looking for a strategic thinker who can quickly assess unfamiliar technologies and business challenges, identify meaningful cybersecurity risks, and translate complex issues into clear, actionable recommendations.
As a senior member of the team, you’ll:
Shape cybersecurity strategy and standards.
Advise leaders on technology and security risk.
Evaluate emerging technologies and enterprise initiatives.
Recommend practical, business-focused security solutions.
Partner with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Mentor team members and foster collaboration and continuous learning.
What You'll Do
- Analyze technologies, business initiatives, operational processes, and proposed solutions to identify security risks and provide practical, risk-based guidance that supports informed decision making.
- Quickly assess unfamiliar technologies, platforms, and business challenges, develop an understanding of their security implications, and translate that understanding into actionable recommendations.
- Apply cybersecurity principles, industry frameworks, organizational standards, and professional analyses to evaluate complex situations and recommend appropriate security controls, safeguards, or courses of action.
- Collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, project leaders, and security professionals to address security concerns and help ensure that security considerations are incorporated into decision-making processes.
- Research emerging technologies, evolving threats, regulatory requirements, and industry practices to determine their relevance and potential impact on the organization.
- Perform security reviews, architectural evaluations, and other analytical activities to identify weaknesses, opportunities for improvement, and areas requiring additional safeguards or oversight.
- Develop clear, concise, and well-reasoned security guidance, recommendations, assessments, standards, reports, and other written deliverables that enable stakeholders to make informed business and technology decisions.
- Communicate complex technical concepts, risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations effectively to audiences ranging from engineers and project teams to business leaders and executive stakeholders.
- Present findings, facilitate discussions, answer questions, and build consensus among stakeholders by explaining security concerns and recommended approaches in a clear, practical, and persuasive manner.
- Serve as a trusted advisor by helping stakeholders understand cybersecurity risks, evaluate available options, and make balanced decisions that align with organizational objectives and risk tolerance.
- Exercise independent judgment in situations that may involve incomplete information, competing priorities, evolving technologies, or ambiguous requirements.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of security standards, methodologies, assessment approaches, and best practices that strengthen the organization's overall security posture
- Mentor junior and mid-level team members by sharing technical knowledge, analytical approaches, communication skills, and professional expertise.
Qualifications
Systems Engineer Senior
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field required; equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
- 5-7 years of experience as a systems engineer, security engineer, security architect, cybersecurity consultant, or in a related role required.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management concepts, and industry-standard security frameworks.
This role requires demonstrated ability to rapidly understand new technologies, business processes, and operational environments and evaluate their security implications, and;
- Experience performing security assessments, architecture reviews, risk analyses, technology evaluations, or similar analytical activities.
- Ability to identify complex security issues, evaluate potential solutions, and develop practical, risk-based recommendations.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise technologies, including familiarity with cloud platforms, identity and access management, networking, applications, infrastructure, security operations, and emerging technologies.
- Understanding of security concepts such as Zero Trust, least privilege, defense-in-depth, data protection, secure software development, threat modeling, and vulnerability management.
Skills For Success
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts, influence stakeholders, and facilitate productive discussions.
- Analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in complex and ambiguous environments. Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional technical initiatives.
Architect, Senior
Experience and level can also be considered:
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
- Can this role review and consider experience in lieu of a degree? Yes
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Working Model Required
- Hybrid role with onsite work required; candidates must be flexible based on weekly or monthly business needs.
- Monday-Friday schedule during Eastern business hours.
- On remote workdays, employees must work from a stable, secure, and compliant workstation in a quiet environment. Teams video is required and must be accessed using Mass General Brigham-provided equipment.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
Grade
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham is seeking an Information Security Engineer III to serve as a senior leader within the Digital Information Security Architecture team. In this role, you will evaluate a wide variety of technologies, business initiatives, operational processes, and strategic projects to identify security risks and provide practical, risk-based guidance. Working closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and security professionals, you will help ensure that security considerations are incorporated into decision making throughout the organization.
Bring your cybersecurity expertise to a role where you can help shape strategy, influence technology decisions, and strengthen security across the enterprise.
We’re looking for a strategic thinker who can quickly assess unfamiliar technologies and business challenges, identify meaningful cybersecurity risks, and translate complex issues into clear, actionable recommendations.
As a senior member of the team, you’ll:
Shape cybersecurity strategy and standards.
Advise leaders on technology and security risk.
Evaluate emerging technologies and enterprise initiatives.
Recommend practical, business-focused security solutions.
Partner with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Mentor team members and foster collaboration and continuous learning.
What You'll Do
- Analyze technologies, business initiatives, operational processes, and proposed solutions to identify security risks and provide practical, risk-based guidance that supports informed decision making.
- Quickly assess unfamiliar technologies, platforms, and business challenges, develop an understanding of their security implications, and translate that understanding into actionable recommendations.
- Apply cybersecurity principles, industry frameworks, organizational standards, and professional analyses to evaluate complex situations and recommend appropriate security controls, safeguards, or courses of action.
- Collaborate with technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, project leaders, and security professionals to address security concerns and help ensure that security considerations are incorporated into decision-making processes.
- Research emerging technologies, evolving threats, regulatory requirements, and industry practices to determine their relevance and potential impact on the organization.
- Perform security reviews, architectural evaluations, and other analytical activities to identify weaknesses, opportunities for improvement, and areas requiring additional safeguards or oversight.
- Develop clear, concise, and well-reasoned security guidance, recommendations, assessments, standards, reports, and other written deliverables that enable stakeholders to make informed business and technology decisions.
- Communicate complex technical concepts, risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations effectively to audiences ranging from engineers and project teams to business leaders and executive stakeholders.
- Present findings, facilitate discussions, answer questions, and build consensus among stakeholders by explaining security concerns and recommended approaches in a clear, practical, and persuasive manner.
- Serve as a trusted advisor by helping stakeholders understand cybersecurity risks, evaluate available options, and make balanced decisions that align with organizational objectives and risk tolerance.
- Exercise independent judgment in situations that may involve incomplete information, competing priorities, evolving technologies, or ambiguous requirements.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of security standards, methodologies, assessment approaches, and best practices that strengthen the organization's overall security posture
- Mentor junior and mid-level team members by sharing technical knowledge, analytical approaches, communication skills, and professional expertise.
Qualifications
Systems Engineer Senior
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field required; equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
- 5-7 years of experience as a systems engineer, security engineer, security architect, cybersecurity consultant, or in a related role required.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management concepts, and industry-standard security frameworks.
This role requires demonstrated ability to rapidly understand new technologies, business processes, and operational environments and evaluate their security implications, and;
- Experience performing security assessments, architecture reviews, risk analyses, technology evaluations, or similar analytical activities.
- Ability to identify complex security issues, evaluate potential solutions, and develop practical, risk-based recommendations.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise technologies, including familiarity with cloud platforms, identity and access management, networking, applications, infrastructure, security operations, and emerging technologies.
- Understanding of security concepts such as Zero Trust, least privilege, defense-in-depth, data protection, secure software development, threat modeling, and vulnerability management.
Skills For Success
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts, influence stakeholders, and facilitate productive discussions.
- Analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in complex and ambiguous environments. Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional technical initiatives.
Architect, Senior
Experience and level can also be considered:
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
- Can this role review and consider experience in lieu of a degree? Yes
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Working Model Required
- Hybrid role with onsite work required; candidates must be flexible based on weekly or monthly business needs.
- Monday-Friday schedule during Eastern business hours.
- On remote workdays, employees must work from a stable, secure, and compliant workstation in a quiet environment. Teams video is required and must be accessed using Mass General Brigham-provided equipment.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
Grade
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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Who's Hiring
- MANTECH25
- Booz Allen Hamilton25
- Adventist HealthCare25
- SAIC21
- Leidos21
Top Industries Hiring
- Education75
- Healthcare & Medical Services64
- Technology & Software39
- Consulting & Professional Services32
- Distribution & Wholesale21
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of information technology department jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
- 10 or more years of progressive IT leadership experience, including direct team management
- Demonstrated experience managing IT budgets, vendor contracts, and technology roadmaps
- Proficiency with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 2 compliance
- Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud
- Strong background in IT governance frameworks such as ITIL or COBIT
Tips for Your Head of Information Technology Department Job Search
Quantify infrastructure scale on your resume
Hiring panels for this role want to see the size of what you managed. State the number of end users, servers, or sites you oversaw, the annual IT budget you controlled, and the size of the team you led directly.
Align your resume to the organization size
A head of IT at a 50-person firm and one at a 5,000-person enterprise face completely different challenges. Tailor your bullet points to match the complexity of the employer you're targeting, not just the job title.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of information technology department openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by governance framework
Many listings specify a framework like ITIL, COBIT, or NIST. If you hold relevant certifications or have direct experience with that framework, name it explicitly in your application materials to clear the initial screening step.
Prepare a portfolio of transformation outcomes
Interviewers for this role routinely ask for examples of digital transformation, cloud migration, or major system overhauls. Bring two or three concrete case studies with timelines, your decision-making role, and measurable results ready to discuss.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Offers at this level often include performance bonuses, equity, and professional development budgets. Know which components matter most to you before the offer stage so you can respond confidently instead of negotiating piecemeal.
Head of Information Technology Department Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of information technology departments?
The most active employers for head of information technology departments right now are MANTECH, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Adventist HealthCare, and the most openings are in California, Maryland, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, regional banks, and mid-market manufacturers tend to post this role most frequently outside major tech hubs.
How many head of information technology department jobs are remote?
About 55% of head of information technology department openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site arrangements remain common given the operational nature of the role. Sub-areas like IT strategy, vendor management, and policy development are most likely to allow remote flexibility, while infrastructure oversight and hands-on team leadership roles more often require a physical presence.
How do you become a head of information technology department?
Start by building deep technical expertise in one or two IT domains, then move into team leadership roles such as IT manager or systems director. Accumulate experience owning budgets, managing vendors, and driving cross-functional projects. Earning certifications in cybersecurity, cloud, or IT governance strengthens your profile, and demonstrating measurable business outcomes from technology investments is what ultimately gets you to the department head level.
Can you get hired as a head of information technology department without prior director-level experience?
It's possible at smaller organizations or in industries undergoing rapid digital transformation, where employers prioritize hands-on technical depth over formal title progression. If you've led significant IT projects, managed a small team, and can speak to budget ownership and strategic planning, you can make a credible case. Targeting companies of a size that matches your current scope of experience gives you the strongest shot.
What does the head of information technology department interview process look like?
The process typically includes an initial screen with HR, a deeper conversation with the hiring executive or CEO about strategic vision, and a panel interview with department heads whose teams you'd partner with. You'll often be asked to present a 30-60-90 day plan or a sample technology roadmap. Final stages usually involve a conversation with the board or senior leadership, particularly at mid-size and enterprise employers.
Where can I find and apply to head of information technology department jobs?
You can find and apply to head of information technology department jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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