Vice President of Cybersecurity

The Security Executive Council; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

The Security Executive Council is seeking a Vice President of Cybersecurity in Detroit, MI, who will serve as the senior-most cybersecurity executive. Responsible for defining and executing enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy while ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates, the role involves advising executive leadership on cyber risks and leading governance initiatives.

This position offers a chance to oversee security architecture and manage a dedicated cybersecurity team, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity leadership experience, including CISO or CISO-adjacent roles.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise cybersecurity, governance, and risk programs.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex cyber risks to executive, customer, and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Define, execute, and continuously evolve the company enterprise cybersecurity vision and strategy.
• Lead cybersecurity compliance efforts for government and regulated environments.
• Oversee secure architecture across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Risk management

Communication of cyber risks

Governance frameworks

Incident response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related

Tools

CISSP

CISM

Job description

Overview

This position is located onsite in Detroit, MI.

Job Description

The Vice President of Cybersecurity serves as Eccalon’s senior‑most cybersecurity executive, functioning as the organization’s CISO‑equivalent leader. This role is responsible for defining and executing enterprise‑wide cybersecurity strategy; overseeing governance, risk, and compliance; and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational and customer systems. The VP acts as a trusted strategic advisor to executive leadership, customers, and external stakeholders, ensuring cybersecurity capabilities align with business objectives, government contracting requirements, regulatory mandates, and the evolving cyber threat landscape.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Cybersecurity Leadership
  • Define, execute, and continuously evolve the company enterprise cybersecurity vision and strategy
  • Serve as the organization’s ultimate authority on cybersecurity risk, posture, and resilience
  • Advise executive leadership and the board on cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, investment priorities, and risk tolerance
  • Establish governance frameworks, enterprise security policies, and operational standards
• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
  • Lead cybersecurity compliance efforts for government and regulated environments, including NIST 800‑53, NIST 800‑171, CMMC, and related federal frameworks
  • Ensure continuous audit readiness and contractual compliance across programs
  • Oversee enterprise risk management, vulnerability assessments, and continuous monitoring
  • Partner with legal, compliance, and program leadership to manage cyber risk and regulatory exposure
• Security Architecture & Operations
  • Oversee secure architecture across cloud, on‑premises, and hybrid environments
  • Champion zero‑trust, secure‑by‑design, and defense‑in‑depth principles
  • Lead executive‑level incident response, cyber crisis management, and post‑incident analysis
  • Ensure cybersecurity is embedded across product, infrastructure, and program lifecycles
• Government Contracting & Cyber Advisory
  • Provide cybersecurity leadership for government contracts and mission‑critical programs
  • Advise customers and internal stakeholders on cyber compliance, risk mitigation, and readiness
  • Support business development by contributing cybersecurity strategy and language to proposals and technical responses
  • Represent Eccalon as a senior cybersecurity authority with customers, partners, regulators, and oversight bodies
• Leadership & Capability Development
  • Lead, mentor, and scale cybersecurity, GRC, and cyber advisory teams
  • Establish performance metrics, professional development pathways, and succession planning
  • Manage cybersecurity vendors, assessors, and strategic partners
  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous security improvement

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 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
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise cybersecurity, governance, and risk programs
• Ability to clearly communicate complex cyber risks to executive, customer, and non‑technical audiences
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent
• Experience supporting government contracting, defense, or regulated industries

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Prior service as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) or senior government cyber leader
• Experience engaging regulatory bodies, assessors, or oversight organizations

Compensation

Eccalon's Executives foster a supportive work environment allowing our teams to thrive, and have a fierce dedication to innovation, security, and people. Our culture is built on inclusion, teamwork, trust, and we are committed to offering career advancement opportunities to all employees. Encouraging a healthy and balanced life, we offer an extensive benefits package to support the wellness of our employees and their families. You will be joining a team of innovators, working with cutting edge technologies, supporting mission critical projects, and making an impact.