VP, Information Security

Our client is experiencing a tremendous growth and is looking for a successful cybersecurity leader with proven track record to fill a

• Establishing cybersecurity strategy which includes maintaining the adherence to a cybersecurity framework and addressing identified risks to the business
• Implementing and monitoring the security of information assets with current tools and technologies
• Directing day to day security operations and incident response, and mentoring a team of security professionals

• The VP, Information Security must be able to anticipate emerging threats as they relate to the changing business environment and work with the organization to address and mitigate any risks associated with these threats
• He/She will manage the Information Security Office functions and will be responsible for design, implementation, and maintenance of controls and procedures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and security for all computer-based systems and networks across all technical platforms. In addition, the VP will oversee the identity management lifecycle and work with the vendor management organization to assure third party vendors and contractors meet company standards. The VP will work closely with IT and other business groups and stakeholders, including Legal, Compliance, Audit, and Risk, ensuring the protection of information and assets including data, systems, databases, networks, and other resources.
• The VP, Information Security will recommend information security investments which mitigate cyber and insider risks, strengthen defenses, and reduce vulnerabilities for development, internal, and client facing systems and products. In this role, you must be able to not only define a strategic vision but must also be able to implement and execute against it. The ability to communicate to peers, subordinates, executive management, and board members are critical to the success of the VP.

• Develop, implement, and monitor a strategic, comprehensive enterprise information security and risk management program
• Leverage information security experts and technology to support a secure infrastructure, secure applications, and overall data security; lead strategic security planning with IT Operations, development teams, and users across the organization
• Develop, communicate, and ensure compliance with organizational security policies and standards; proactively work with business units to implement practices that meet defined policies and standards for information security
• Provide subject matter expertise to executive management on a broad range of information security standards, best practices, and compliance requirements
• Coordinate organizational efforts in response to security events
• Assess information security risk as well as conduct functionality and gap analyses to determine the extent to which key business areas and infrastructure comply with statutory and regulatory requirements

• Current experience as a VP, Information Security, Chief Information Security Officer, or Sr. Director, Information Security that are ready for a CISO role.
• CISSP and/or CISM Certification Preferred. Proven ability to produce results.