Remote Executive: Cybersecurity Operations Leader

The Security Executive Council; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k)

Paid time off

Sick leave

Job summary

The Security Executive Council is seeking an executive VP of Cybersecurity Operations to lead the definition, implementation, and oversight of the organization’s cybersecurity strategy. This remote role reports to senior leadership and guides security across operations, cloud security, GRC, incident response, architecture, and awareness programs.

The successful candidate will provide strategic direction to protect critical assets, align with regulatory requirements, and drive security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience across cybersecurity, information security, risk management, and IT disciplines.
• 5+ years of experience in senior cybersecurity leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST.
• Experience with regulatory and compliance frameworks including HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI DSS, SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA, CIS, and related standards.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing enterprise security programs.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of an enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy.
• Direct cybersecurity operations, risk management, cloud security, incident response, and security architecture initiatives.
• Establish and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Define security architecture roadmaps and evaluate emerging technologies and security controls.
• Oversee cybersecurity risk assessments and mitigate recommendations.
• Partner with technology leadership to implement security solutions and safeguards.
• Develop and manage cyber incident response processes including containment, recovery, and communication.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and contractual security requirements.
• Provide strategic security guidance for enterprise initiatives and projects.
• Deliver executive and board-level reporting on program maturity and risk posture.

Skills

Leadership

Executive communication

Strategic planning

Risk management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security/CS/IS

15+ years in cybersecurity

5+ years senior cybersecurity leadership

Tools

NIST frameworks

Regulatory/compliance knowledge (HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI DSS, SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA, CIS)

Job description

The Security Executive Council is seeking an executive VP of Cybersecurity Operations to lead the definition, implementation, and oversight of the organization’s cybersecurity strategy. This remote role reports to senior leadership and guides security across operations, cloud security, GRC, incident response, architecture, and awareness programs.

The successful candidate will provide strategic direction to protect critical assets, align with regulatory requirements, and drive security