Head of IT Security - #2999

Wade Trim; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Education reimbursement

401(k)

Performance bonuses

Employee stock program

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Wade Trim is seeking a Head of IT Security to lead our security program in Detroit. A bachelor’s degree in IT with a cybersecurity focus and 15+ years of experience are required, with strong leadership and PM skills. A flexible hybrid-remote schedule is available after 30 days.

The role emphasizes governance, risk, and compliance, policy development, and cross-team guidance to reduce risk and improve security awareness across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology with focus on Cybersecurity.
• 15+ years of related IT security experience.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities.
• Hybrid-remote work is available after 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Monitor enterprise components for security threats and incidents.
• Build and improve security best practices to strengthen posture.
• Guide internal IT teams to identify and remediate gaps.
• Develop and execute a company-wide GRC program with NIST 800-171 alignment.
• Maintain security tools and introduce new technologies as needed.
• Ensure policy compliance and security awareness across the organization.
• Report security incidents and program progress to executives.
• Create an incident response program and extend it enterprise-wide.
• Support a safe working environment and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Security awareness

Policy enforcement

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity

CISA

CISM

CISSP

Job description

What We Offer:

• Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program.
• Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description:

We are looking for a Head of IT Security to join our IT Team to improve infrastructure in our Detroit office. The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology with a focus on Cybersecurity or a closely related field with at least 15 years of related experience. Candidates should also have strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to manage and manipulate multiple and shifting priorities. A flexible hybrid-remote work schedule is available after 30 days of employment.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Monitor all enterprise components for security threats and address any incidents.
• Build security best practices to strengthen the organization’s security posture.
• Provide guidance to all internal IT teams to identify and remediate security gaps.
• Build security considerations into a developing Business Continuity plan.
• Maintain all security tools and technologies and introduce new relevant tools.
• Monitor policy compliance as the organization adopts NIST 800-171 guidelines.
• Work company-wide to reduce risk and ensure security awareness and prominence.
• Create and audit policies and controls while continuously striving for improvement.
• Create a security incident response program within IT then extend it enterprise wide.
• Regularly report security incidents and security program progress to the V.P. of IT.
• Develop and mature a company-wide Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program in partnership with the existing GRC Analyst, including practical security policies, risk registers, control ownership, evidence collection, audit readiness, vendor/security reviews, and executive-level reporting aligned to NIST 800-171 and business requirements.
• Ensure compliance to all relevant Information Security controls required by local laws, regulations, and contracts.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology with a focus on Cybersecurity or a related field.
• Certifications in CISA, CISM, or CISSP preferred.

Skills/Expereince:

• Manage and manipulate multiple and often shifting priorities.
• Maintain a high level of technical subject matter expertise.
• Working knowledge of Server Infrastructure in a Windows Server environment
• Vast familiarity with Networking concepts to guide current Network team security improvement efforts
• Professional yet patient when driving IT Security awareness and enforcing policy throughout the organization

About Wade Trim:

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least three days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.

To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.

Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.

Wade Trim does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or CVs from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. Any submission made with a valid, signed agreement and an approved engagement request from Wade Trim’s People Services Team will be considered the property of Wade Trim. A valid agreement can only be signed by the Director of People Services. Wade Trim reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidate submitted through unsolicited means without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Wade Trim is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer.