VP, Information Security — Build & Lead Enterprise Program

Gateway Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Recruiting is seeking a Vice President, Information Security to build the company’s security program from the ground up. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution to define security strategy, stand up a security function, and drive results close to operations.

The position will own the company’s security posture, mature risk management, and cultivate a security-aware culture as we scale toward 10,000 closings by 2030. Collaboration with senior leaders is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in information security with 4+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven track record building or maturing a security program.
• Experience with Microsoft and Azure security environments.
• Technical depth in SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Knowledge of NIST CSF and CIS Controls.
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong executive communication skills.
• Budget and vendor management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute information security strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Build the security function from the ground up, defining roles, hiring talent, and developing the team over time.
• Partner with Division Presidents and functional leaders to ensure security requirements are understood and implemented across the organization.
• Directly manage security operations including SIEM, EDR, identity management, and vulnerability programs.
• Lead incident response efforts from detection through remediation; serve as escalation point for security events.
• Establish security policies, standards, and procedures that balance risk with operational efficiency.
• Conduct and oversee security assessments, penetration testing, and vendor risk evaluations.
• Present security posture and risk recommendations to executive leadership.
• Ensure compliance with privacy regulations, cyber insurance requirements, and data sharing boundaries with mortgage and financial services partners.
• Manage security budget and vendor relationships.

Skills

InfoSec experience

Leadership

Executive comms

Security strategy

Budget management

Incident response

NIST CSF

Job description

Gateway Recruiting is seeking a Vice President, Information Security to build the company’s security program from the ground up. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution to define security strategy, stand up a security function, and drive results close to operations.

The position will own the company’s security posture, mature risk management, and cultivate a security-aware culture as we scale toward 10,000 closings by 2030. Collaboration with senior leaders is essential.