Chief Cybersecurity Strategist

Eccalon LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive benefits package

Job summary

Eccalon is seeking a Vice President of Cybersecurity to lead as a CISO-equivalent, shaping enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy and governance. Based onsite in Detroit, you will align security with business goals, government contracting requirements, and regulatory mandates, while advising executives, customers, and partners on risk and resilience.

You will oversee governance, risk, and compliance, security architecture across cloud and on-premises, and incident response with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• 10+ years leading enterprise cybersecurity programs (CISO-level).
• Experience with governance, risk, and compliance in regulated environments.
• Ability to communicate cyber risk to executives and non-technical audiences.
• CISSP/CISM or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Experience with government contracting or regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the enterprise cybersecurity strategy.
• Act as the top authority on cybersecurity risk and resilience.
• Advise executive leadership and the board on threats and risk.
• Establish governance, policies, and security standards.
• Lead government contracting and regulatory cybersecurity efforts.
• Mentor and scale cybersecurity and GRC teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

10+ years of progressive cybersecurity leadership experience, including CISO or CISO-adjacent roles

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related discipline

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent

Experience supporting government contracting, defense, or regulated industries

Job description

Eccalon is seeking a Vice President of Cybersecurity to lead as a CISO-equivalent, shaping enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy and governance. Based onsite in Detroit, you will align security with business goals, government contracting requirements, and regulatory mandates, while advising executives, customers, and partners on risk and resilience.

You will oversee governance, risk, and compliance, security architecture across cloud and on-premises, and incident response with a focus on