VP, Information Security: Build & Lead Enterprise Security

Weekley Homes L.P.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Profit Sharing

Paid time off

Home discount

College scholarship program

Community involvement

Sabbaticals

Job summary

David Weekley Homes is seeking a Vice President, Information Security to design and lead our enterprise security program from the ground up. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution and requires building a security function that scales as we grow toward 10,000 closings by 2030.

You will own security posture, drive risk management, and partner with division and functional leaders to embed security across the organization.

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 leadership

Azure security

SIEM/EDR

NIST CSF/CIS Controls

Executive communication

Budget & vendor mgmt

Tools

SIEM tools

EDR tools

Vulnerability tools

Job description

David Weekley Homes is seeking a Vice President, Information Security to design and lead our enterprise security program from the ground up. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution and requires building a security function that scales as we grow toward 10,000 closings by 2030.

You will own security posture, drive risk management, and partner with division and functional leaders to embed security across the organization.