Vice President of Cybersecurity

Eccalon LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive benefits package

Job summary

Eccalon is seeking a Vice President of Cybersecurity to lead as a CISO-equivalent, shaping enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy and governance. Based onsite in Detroit, you will align security with business goals, government contracting requirements, and regulatory mandates, while advising executives, customers, and partners on risk and resilience.

You will oversee governance, risk, and compliance, security architecture across cloud and on-premises, and incident response with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• 10+ years leading enterprise cybersecurity programs (CISO-level).
• Experience with governance, risk, and compliance in regulated environments.
• Ability to communicate cyber risk to executives and non-technical audiences.
• CISSP/CISM or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Experience with government contracting or regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the enterprise cybersecurity strategy.
• Act as the top authority on cybersecurity risk and resilience.
• Advise executive leadership and the board on threats and risk.
• Establish governance, policies, and security standards.
• Lead government contracting and regulatory cybersecurity efforts.
• Mentor and scale cybersecurity and GRC teams.

Education

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

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related discipline

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent

Experience supporting government contracting, defense, or regulated industries

Job description

EOE Statement Eccalon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Category Cybersecurity

Description

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

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

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

About the Organization Eccalon provides global solutions to the most challenging technological issues of the 21st-century, and our evolving portfolio spans five major markets: Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Aerospace & Defense, Material Sciences, Advance Manufacturing, Sports Science, Biotechnology, and Health & Life Sciences.
Why Join Us?
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.