Chief Cybersecurity & Risk Officer

The Security Executive Council; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

The Security Executive Council is seeking a Vice President of Cybersecurity in Detroit, MI, who will serve as the senior-most cybersecurity executive. Responsible for defining and executing enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy while ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates, the role involves advising executive leadership on cyber risks and leading governance initiatives.

This position offers a chance to oversee security architecture and manage a dedicated cybersecurity team, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity leadership experience, including CISO or CISO-adjacent roles.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise cybersecurity, governance, and risk programs.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex cyber risks to executive, customer, and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Define, execute, and continuously evolve the company enterprise cybersecurity vision and strategy.
• Lead cybersecurity compliance efforts for government and regulated environments.
• Oversee secure architecture across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Risk management

Communication of cyber risks

Governance frameworks

Incident response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related

Tools

CISSP

CISM

Job description

The Security Executive Council is seeking a Vice President of Cybersecurity in Detroit, MI, who will serve as the senior-most cybersecurity executive. Responsible for defining and executing enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy while ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates, the role involves advising executive leadership on cyber risks and leading governance initiatives.

This position offers a chance to oversee security architecture and manage a dedicated cybersecurity team, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.