Vice President of Security and Compliance

Position Overview

This role is offered through a partner organization and is located in the United States. As the Vice President of Security and Compliance, you will spearhead enterprise-wide initiatives to develop and advance security and compliance strategies within a dynamic technological environment. This leadership position demands expertise in cybersecurity, AI risk management, regulatory compliance, and strategic collaboration across business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Craft and implement comprehensive security strategies that align with business goals, including governance frameworks, investment planning, and security roadmaps.
• Define and uphold secure architectural standards throughout cloud infrastructures, enterprise applications, and data platforms.
• Lead governance programs encompassing Zero Trust architecture, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and incident response protocols.
• Design and oversee AI-focused security frameworks addressing risk assessments, policy creation, control mechanisms, and ethical AI use.
• Implement safeguards to counter emerging AI vulnerabilities such as prompt injection attacks, data leaks, model weaknesses, and adversarial threats.
• Manage compliance programs and certifications such as SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and HIPAA where relevant.
• Supervise security audits, regulatory reviews, third-party risk evaluations, and remediation efforts.
• Direct Security Operations Center (SOC) strategy involving monitoring, detection, response operations, and technology optimization (SIEM/SOAR).
• Collaborate with teams across technology, product, engineering, and data to seamlessly integrate security into development and organizational initiatives.
• Serve as the principal security advisor for major technological projects, including migrations and product launches.
• Communicate security status, risk evaluations, and compliance updates to executives and board members.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain a high-performing security and compliance team while promoting a culture oriented toward security.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in fields such as Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or related disciplines; advanced degrees are preferred.
• Over 15 years of progressive experience in information security, cybersecurity, risk management, or similar areas.
• At least 5 years leading teams of six or more security/compliance professionals.
• Proven track record in maturing enterprise security programs within regulated industries like finance, healthcare, technology, or private equity-backed firms.
• Expertise in AI/ML security strategies, including securing AI deployments, generative AI systems, large language models, and managing associated risks.
• Extensive cloud security experience across leading platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, including identity and access management and multi-cloud governance.
• Hands-on involvement with compliance audits and implementation of frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CCPA.
• Strong familiarity with SIEM/SOAR technologies, endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, security automation, and SOC functions.
• In-depth knowledge of data protection techniques, including data loss prevention, classification, and handling sensitive information.
• Experience with vulnerability management processes, from CVE tracking to remediation planning.
• Understanding of modern enterprise data systems, SaaS applications, APIs, and cloud data architectures.
• Knowledge of AI governance models such as NIST AI RMF and current AI regulatory developments.
• Certifications like CISSP are highly preferred; credentials such as CISM, CISA, CCSP, or CRISC are advantageous.
• Exceptional communication skills suitable for both technical and executive audiences.
• Strategic and adaptable mindset capable of leading through rapid change.
• Proven ability to foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams including technology, legal, product, and business divisions.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary range between 200000 and 220000 USD, varying by experience and location.
• Eligibility for discretionary incentive programs.
• Comprehensive medical and other benefits dependent on employment status.
• Flexible working arrangements with remote and home office options.
• Leadership opportunities within enterprise-wide security transformation projects.
• Engagement with advanced technologies encompassing cloud infrastructure, AI platforms, and modern data environments.
• A workplace culture emphasizing innovation, accountability, inclusion, and professional development.
• Growth prospects for leadership skills and contribution to strategic organizational efforts.

Additional Information

The recruitment process includes an AI-supported candidate matching system to ensure fair and objective evaluation. Final hiring decisions rest with the employer's internal team. Personal data will be processed in compliance with applicable data protection laws for recruitment purposes, including GDPR adherence. AI technologies may assist in reviewing candidate materials, but human judgment determines final outcomes.