Vice President of Information Security

Careerscape; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off and company holidays

Executive bonus eligibility

Life and disability insurance

Professional development reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Careerscape is recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing organization based in Manchester, New Hampshire, for a Vice President of Information Security to lead its enterprise cybersecurity strategy.

This is a high-visibility executive role for a security leader who can build and mature a security program from the ground up while partnering closely with the C-suite, IT leadership, and the board on risk, compliance, and resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field required; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise information security strategy and roadmap.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of security analysts and engineers.
• Oversee security operations including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Establish and enforce security policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Manage relationships with auditors, regulators, and third-party security vendors.
• Present security posture, risks, and initiatives to executive leadership and the board.
• Drive compliance efforts across relevant regulatory and industry frameworks.
• Oversee security architecture reviews for new systems, applications, and infrastructure.
• Manage the information security budget and resource planning.
• Lead security awareness training programs across the organization.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic security planning

Executive communication

Vendor management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Careerscape is recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing organization based in Manchester, New Hampshire, for a Vice President of Information Security to lead its enterprise cybersecurity strategy. This is a high-visibility executive role for a security leader who can build and mature a security program from the ground up while partnering closely with the C-suite, IT leadership, and the board on risk, compliance, and resilience.

Day to day, this role blends strategic planning with hands-on leadership of a growing security team, balancing incident response, risk governance, audits, and vendor management against long-term architecture and policy work. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, on-site environment, is comfortable being the executive voice on security matters, and has a track record of building trust with both technical teams and non-technical executives.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this role is $175,000 - $225,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

Additional compensation and benefits details will be shared during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise information security strategy and roadmap
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of security analysts and engineers
• Oversee security operations including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management
• Establish and enforce security policies, standards, and governance frameworks
• Manage relationships with auditors, regulators, and third-party security vendors
• Present security posture, risks, and initiatives to executive leadership and the board
• Drive compliance efforts across relevant regulatory and industry frameworks
• Oversee security architecture reviews for new systems, applications, and infrastructure
• Manage the information security budget and resource planning
• Lead security awareness training programs across the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field required, Master's preferred
• 15 plus years of progressive experience in information security or IT risk management
• 5 plus years in a senior leadership or executive security role
• Deep knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls
• Experience leading incident response and business continuity planning
• Strong understanding of cloud security, network security, and identity management
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification strongly preferred
• Proven ability to communicate security risk to executive and board audiences
• Experience managing security budgets, vendors, and cross-functional teams
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Executive bonus and incentive compensation eligibility
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Collaborative on-site executive work environment
• Paid parental leave

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Careerscape and its hiring partners are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.