Director of Security

Vectra; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 209,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Equity plan

Job summary

Vectra, a leader in AI-driven threat detection and response, is seeking an experienced security leader to own our enterprise information security program. You will set strategy, manage risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee IT operations where required.

You will lead a high-performing team, collaborate with engineering, legal, HR, and business units, and report to executives and the board on security posture and incident response readiness.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of information security experience, with 5+ years in senior leadership.
• Experience building enterprise security programs in US/global organizations.
• Hands-on knowledge of security architectures for cloud and hybrid environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management with board reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an enterprise-wide information security strategy.
• Establish policies, standards, and controls for data protection, network, endpoints, cloud, and incident response.
• Lead security team and partner with engineering, IT, legal, HR, and other functions.
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability management, and penetration testing; tabletop exercises for real-world attack readiness.
• Drive compliance with SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.
• Manage security aspects of third-party/vendor relationships.
• Act as primary contact for regulators, auditors, and key customers on security matters.
• Serve as executive spokesperson for security and privacy issues.

Skills

Leadership

Security strategy

Risk management

Board reporting

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CCISO

CISA

Job description

Vectra® is the leader in AI-driven threat detection and response for hybrid and multi-cloud enterprises.

The Vectra AI Platform delivers integrated signal across public cloud, SaaS, identity, and data center networks in a single platform. Powered by patented Attack Signal Intelligence, it empowers security teams to rapidly prioritize, investigate and respond to the most advanced cyber-attacks. With 35 patents in AI-driven threat detection and the most vendor references in MITRE D3FEND, organizations worldwide rely on the Vectra AI to move at the speed and scale of hybrid attackers. For more information, visit www.vectra.ai.

Role Summary:

We areseekingan experienced and forward-thinking security leader to own our enterprise information security program and oversee the protection of our data, systems, and infrastructure. This leader willsetstrategy, manage risk, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations while partnering with business and technology teams. The role also includes oversight of IT operations and support whererequired.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, enterprise-wide information security strategy aligned to business goals.
• Establish andmaintainpolicies, standards, and controls for data protection, network security, endpoint security, cloud security, and incident response.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing security team and collaborate with engineering, IT, legal, HR, and other functions.
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments, vulnerability management, and penetration testing; tabletop exercises to evaluate readiness for real-world attack scenarios ;present findings to senior leadership and the board.
• Drive compliance with US and international frameworks and regulations (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.).
• Manage security aspects of third-party/vendor relationships.
• Act as primary contact for regulators, auditors, and key customers on security matters.
• Serve as an executive spokesperson for security and privacy issues internally and externally.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in information security, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated success building and leading enterprise security programs in a US or global organization.
• Hands-on knowledge of security architectures for cloud and hybrid environments.
• Familiarity with IT operations (networks, infrastructure, support) andabilityto oversee these areas.
• Strong understanding of US regulatory environment and industry standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, including board-level reporting.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCISO, CISA or equivalent preferred.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to design and scale security and IT functions with executive visibility.
• Competitive US-market compensation and benefits.
• High-impact role shaping the security posture of a growing organization.

Our competitive total rewards package includes cash compensation within the range provided below. Actual pay for this position may vary based on the hired candidate’s location, experience and relevant incumbent pay position.

Vectra Total Rewards

$208,700—$245,600 USD

Vectra provides a comprehensive total rewards packagethat supports the financial, physical, mental and overall health of our employees and their families. Compensation includes competitive base pay, incentive plan eligibility, and participation in the employee equity plan (stock options). Specific benefits offered varies by location, but commonly include health care insurance, income protection / life insurance, access to retirement savings plans, behavioral & emotional wellness services, generous time away from work, and a comprehensive employee recognition program.

Vectra is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.