VP, Information Security & Strategy

The Security Executive Council; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k with 8% match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Profit Sharing

Vacation and PTO

College Scholarship Program

Job summary

A leading security consulting firm is seeking a Vice President, Information Security to establish and lead their security program from scratch. The role involves strategic leadership, hands-on execution, and collaboration with various functional leaders. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in information security, with strong technical knowledge in SIEM and EDR, and proven capability in managing security operations. The position is based in Houston, Texas, requiring some travel for company operations and meetings.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in information security, with at least 4 years in leadership roles.
• Proven experience in building or maturing a security program.
• Strong technical understanding of incident response and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute information security strategy.
• Build security function, hiring and developing a capable team.
• Directly manage security operations and incident responses.

Skills

Information Security Leadership

Security Program Development

Microsoft Security Environments

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Education

CISSP or CISM Certification

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Vulnerability Management Tools

Job description

A leading security consulting firm is seeking a Vice President, Information Security to establish and lead their security program from scratch. The role involves strategic leadership, hands-on execution, and collaboration with various functional leaders. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in information security, with strong technical knowledge in SIEM and EDR, and proven capability in managing security operations. The position is based in Houston, Texas, requiring some travel for company operations and meetings.