Vice President, Cybersecurity
About the Company
Long-established provider of fiber-based network services
Industry Telecommunications
Type Privately Held
About the Role
The Company is seeking a VP of Cybersecurity to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and implementing security policies, standards, and operational procedures that align with organizational goals and risk tolerance. This leadership role requires a professional with a strong technical background, including hands-on experience with SIEM engineering, threat detection tuning, and log analysis, as well as a deep understanding of network security fundamentals. The VP will also oversee security operations, compliance initiatives, and a small technical team, and must be adept at managing relationships with both internal stakeholders and external security providers.
Key responsibilities for the VP of Cybersecurity at the company include leading security strategy and governance, technical security operations, and vendor management. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in strengthening organizational security posture, leading incident response efforts, and guiding teams through complex technical and compliance challenges. Required qualifications include 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity, and a strong grounding in incident response, vulnerability management, access management, and data protection best practices. The role demands a professional who is comfortable with scripting and automation, has strong communication skills, and can effectively articulate technical risk to business audiences. Preferred qualifications include experience in multi-tenant or high-availability environments, exposure to Zero Trust architectures, and relevant security certifications.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Information Technology
About the Company
Long-established provider of fiber-based network services
Industry Telecommunications
Type Privately Held
About the Role
The Company is seeking a VP of Cybersecurity to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and implementing security policies, standards, and operational procedures that align with organizational goals and risk tolerance. This leadership role requires a professional with a strong technical background, including hands-on experience with SIEM engineering, threat detection tuning, and log analysis, as well as a deep understanding of network security fundamentals. The VP will also oversee security operations, compliance initiatives, and a small technical team, and must be adept at managing relationships with both internal stakeholders and external security providers.
Key responsibilities for the VP of Cybersecurity at the company include leading security strategy and governance, technical security operations, and vendor management. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in strengthening organizational security posture, leading incident response efforts, and guiding teams through complex technical and compliance challenges. Required qualifications include 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity, and a strong grounding in incident response, vulnerability management, access management, and data protection best practices. The role demands a professional who is comfortable with scripting and automation, has strong communication skills, and can effectively articulate technical risk to business audiences. Preferred qualifications include experience in multi-tenant or high-availability environments, exposure to Zero Trust architectures, and relevant security certifications.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Information Technology