Vice President, Deputy CISO

Arctic Wolf; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity for all employees

Flexible time off and paid volunteer

RRSP and 401k match

Training and career development

Private benefits plan including health

Job summary

Arctic Wolf is seeking a Vice President, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer to lead Security Engineering, SecOps, and GRC. You will drive strategy, risk management, and budget, reporting to the CISO with executive visibility.

Location is in-office in Utah/Minnesota, with potential future remote consideration. You will shape governance, compliance with SOC2/ISO standards, and incident response, while partnering with Legal and Privacy to meet contractual obligations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of leadership experience managing security engineering, SecOps, or GRC teams.
• 10+ years of information security experience spanning engineering and GRC.
• Experience with SOC2, ISO27001/27701 audits and certification processes.
• Strong executive communication, board reporting, and stakeholder management.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, IS, Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly manages Security Engineering, SecOps, and GRC teams and leaders.
• Set strategy and priorities across security domains as a unified program.
• Own governance framework, compliance posture, and risk management.
• Oversee security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
• Manage enterprise risk program, risk registers, and risk reporting.
• Oversee budgets and participate in enterprise security budgeting.
• Provide executive oversight and representation to board and auditors.
• Collaborate with Legal and Privacy on regulatory requirements and due diligence.

Skills

Security leadership

GRC leadership

Executive communication

Board reporting

Strategic security planning

Vendor risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Security governance

Education

Bachelor’s in CS/IS/Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Archer

OneTrust

Vanta

Drata

Job description

At Arctic Wolf, you won’t just watch the cybersecurity industry evolve – you'll help lead the change. Our global Pack is made up of people who thrive on solving hard problems, moving fast, and building technology that protects organizations around the world. We’re proud to be recognized by Forbes, CNBC, Fortune, CRN, Gartner Peer Insights and IDC MarketScape – but what matters most is the work behind it: delivering real outcomes for customers through award winning innovation like our Aurora Platform. If you’re looking for meaningful work, smart teammates and the chance to make a real impact in a high‑growth company that’s redefining security operations, Arctic Wolf is the right place for you! Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We’re looking for a Vice President, Deputy CISO to be a part of making that happen.

Position Overview

You are an information security leader with deep experience across all domains of information security, with particular strength in governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC), and a proven record of directly managing technical security teams. You know how to build trust and influence outcomes across the organization, using your domain knowledge, prior experience, and executive presence to engage both technical and business leaders. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the Vice President, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy CISO) is the direct people manager for Security Engineering, Security Operations (SecOps), and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), with full accountability for the strategy, staffing, performance, and budget of each function. The Deputy CISO ensures the enterprise’s personnel, data, and assets are protected against current and emerging threats, and provides leadership continuity for the security program in the CISO’s absence.

Location

Location: must work in the Pleasant Grove, Utah office or the Eden Prairie, Minnesota office, not taking remote applicants at this time (opening up to remote for the right candidate)

Responsibilities

• Directly manages the Security Engineering, Security Operations (SecOps), and GRC functions, including hiring, performance management, and development of each team’s leadership.
• Sets strategy and priorities across security engineering, security operations, and GRC, ensuring the three functions operate as one coordinated program.
• Owns the organization’s security governance framework and compliance posture against industry frameworks and regulations (e.g., SOC2, ISO27001/27701, NIST CSF/800‑53, PCI DSS, GDPR, CCPA), including third‑party risk management and audit oversight.
• Oversees the security engineering roadmap and the operation of security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response, including post‑incident governance and regulatory notification.
• Owns the enterprise security risk management program, including risk assessment, treatment, reporting, and the organization’s risk register.
• Manages the combined budget for security engineering, SecOps, and GRC, and contributes to enterprise security budget planning alongside the CISO.
• Provides leadership continuity in the CISO’s absence, including strategy execution, decision‑making, and representation at the executive and board levels.
• Delivers security metrics, KPIs, and risk reporting to executive leadership, the board, and audit or risk committees.
• Partners with Legal and Privacy to align security requirements with contractual, regulatory, and privacy obligations, including customer due diligence and RFP responses.
• Acts as a representative for Arctic Wolf’s security and compliance posture with customers, auditors, regulators, and senior executives.

Skills and Requirements

• 8+ years of leadership experience directly managing security engineering, security operations, or GRC teams.
• 10+ years of progressive information security experience spanning both technical security engineering functions and GRC.
• Demonstrated experience building and leading enterprise risk management programs, including risk assessment, risk registers, and reporting to executive leadership.
• Demonstrated experience managing SOC2, ISO27001, or similar certification and audit processes from initiation through completion.
• Experience with international industry security standards (NIST, ISO, SOC2) and data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, and other regional standards).
• Experience managing third‑party and vendor risk management programs.
• Ability to establish executive‑level relationships across business and technology leadership and manage competing priorities under pressure.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Deep knowledge of information security governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) frameworks, including NIST CSF, NIST800‑53, ISO27001/27701, SOC2, and CIS Controls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead security engineering and security operations teams, including secure architecture, SOC operations, and incident response.
• Experience designing and operating enterprise risk assessment, risk register, and audit or certification processes (e.g., SOC2TypeII, ISO27001).
• Strong understanding of data privacy regulations, including GDPR and CCPA/CPRA, and third‑party risk management practices.
• Familiarity with Secure SDLC, DevSecOps, and security automation practices.
• Strong executive communication, board reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate technical and regulatory risk into business risk language for non‑technical audiences.

Preferred Skills and Requirements

• Experience serving as a CISO, Deputy CISO, or acting CISO.
• Relevant industry certification(s) such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CISA.
• Master’s degree in a related field, or MBA.
• Experience in a regulated industry, such as financial services, healthcare, or SaaS/cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with GRC platforms, tools, and automation (e.g., Archer, OneTrust, Vanta, or Drata).

On‑Camera Policy

To support a fair, transparent, and engaging interview experience, candidates interviewing remotely are expected to be on camera during all video interviews. Being on camera fosters authentic connection, improves communication, and allows for full engagement from both candidates and interviewers. We understand that technical, bandwidth, or location‑related challenges may occasionally prevent video use. If this applies, candidates are required to notify us in advance so we can explore appropriate accommodations.

About Arctic Wolf

Arctic Wolf fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment that thrives on diversity of thought, background, and culture. This is reflected in our multiple awards, including Top Workplace USA (2021‑2025), Best Places to Work – USA (2021‑2025), Great Place to Work – Canada (2021‑2024), Great Place to Work – UK (2024‑2026), and Kununu Top Company – Germany (2024‑2026). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction, with over 10,000 customers worldwide and more than 2,000 channel partners globally. As we continue to expand globally and enhance our technology, Arctic Wolf remains the most trusted name in the industry.

Our Values

Arctic Wolf recognizes that success comes from delighting our customers, we work together to ensure that happens every day. We believe in diversity and inclusion, and truly value the unique qualities and unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. And we appreciate that—by protecting people’s and organizations’ sensitive data and seeking to end cyber risk— we get to work in an industry that is fundamental to the greater good. We celebrate unique perspectives by creating a platform for all voices to be heard through our Pack Unity program. We encourage all employees to join or create a new alliance. See more about our Pack Unity here.

Benefits

• Equity for all employees
• Flexible time off and paid volunteer days
• RRSP and 401k match
• Training and career development programs
• Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical, mental health, dental, disability, life and AD&D, and value‑added services
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health services
• Fertility support and paid parental leave

Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.

Security Requirements

Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWN’s Information Security policies, standards, processes, and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of AWN business information (in accordance with our employee handbook and corporate policies). Background checks are required for this position. This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). Please note that, if applicable, an offer for employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations.

Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.

Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.