Vice President of Information Security

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Vice President / Director of Information Security

Location : Onsite 5 days a week in Tampa, Florida

Reports to : Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Job Summary

We are seeking a visionary and highly experienced Vice President (VP) of Information Security to lead our client's cybersecurity program. This executive will be responsible for the strategic development and operational execution of a comprehensive security framework to protect our information assets, systems, and infrastructure from an ever-evolving threat landscape. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the VP of Information Security will champion a culture of security awareness and resilience across the entire organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Leadership : Design, implement, and maintain a strategic, enterprise-wide vision and roadmap for information security and risk management that aligns with business objectives. Provide strong leadership and mentorship to a team of security professionals.
• Risk Management & Governance : Lead the information security governance processes. Direct the identification, evaluation, and reporting of information security risks in a manner that meets compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Security Operations : Oversee the continuous monitoring and protection of information processing resources. Lead the Security Operations Center (SOC) and manage a robust incident response program, ensuring rapid detection, containment, and eradication of threats.
• Policy & Compliance : Develop, publish, and enforce corporate information security policies, standards, and guidelines. Ensure the organization maintains compliance with relevant laws and regulations (e.g., SOX, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) and industry standards (NIST, ISO 27001).
• Technology & Architecture : Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to ensure security is integrated into all phases of the technology lifecycle ("Security by Design"). Evaluate and implement security technologies and tools to enhance the organization's defensive posture.
• Budget & Vendor Management : Develop and manage the annual information security budget. Oversee relationships with third-party vendors, managed security service providers, and contractors.
• Executive Communication : Effectively communicate the status of the security program, critical risks, and incident updates to the executive team and the Board of Directors.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Katie George Westerberg

Senior Recruiting Manager

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.

1001 Conshohocken State Rd, Ste 2-410| West Conshohocken, PA 19428

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