VP of Information Security

Could you be a good fit?

We are looking for an experienced Director of Information Security to join the team of our exceptional client. This role is responsible for building, leading, and evolving the organization's information security function while establishing a comprehensive security strategy that protects business operations, applications, infrastructure, and data assets.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a security professional who can balance strategic vision with tactical execution. The successful candidate will oversee security operations, compliance initiatives, incident response, vulnerability management, and application security programs while partnering closely with business and technology leaders across the organization.

Benefits

• Healthcare Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401k

What will your day look like?

As the Director of Information Security, you will:

• Develop and execute the organization's information security strategy, roadmap, and governance framework

• Establish and mature security programs across corporate IT, infrastructure, cloud environments, and enterprise applications

• Manage relationships with external security service providers and security partners

• Oversee security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and remediation activities

• Lead vulnerability management and risk reduction initiatives across infrastructure and applications

• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and operational procedures

• Partner with engineering, infrastructure, operations, compliance, and business teams to strengthen the organization's security posture

• Drive application security initiatives, including secure development practices, vulnerability management, penetration testing, and threat modeling

• Lead security incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, recovery, and post-incident analysis

• Oversee security awareness and training programs

• Develop and report security metrics, KPIs, and risk indicators to executive leadership

• Coordinate audit activities, evidence collection, and security assessments

• Manage security vendor relationships, contracts, performance reviews, and service delivery expectations

• Support regulatory, compliance, and governance initiatives

• Build and scale the security function as the organization grows

• Balance business objectives with security requirements to enable innovation while managing risk

You will be a good fit for this role if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or Security Engineering roles

• Experience developing, managing, or maturing enterprise security programs

• Strong expertise in:

• Security Operations
• Incident Response
• Vulnerability Management
• Application Security
• Infrastructure Security
• Cloud Security

• Experience managing third-party security service providers and external security partners

• Experience leading security governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives

• Strong knowledge of security frameworks, controls, and best practices

• Experience supporting audit readiness and regulatory compliance programs

• Strong understanding of secure software development practices, including:

• Secure SDLC
• Penetration Testing
• Threat Modeling
• Application Vulnerability Management

• Experience supporting cloud-native environments and cloud security architectures

• Strong vendor management, negotiation, and relationship management skills

• Experience presenting security strategy, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership

• Excellent incident management and root-cause analysis skills

• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on when needed

• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in highly regulated industries

• Experience supporting PCI-DSS, SOC 1, SOC 2, or similar compliance frameworks

• Experience building a security function from the ground up

• Experience managing application, infrastructure, and operational security programs simultaneously

• Familiarity with AWS security services and cloud-native security controls

• Experience collaborating with legal, risk, audit, and compliance teams

• Professional certifications such as:

• CISSP
• CISM
• CCSP
• CRISC
• Similar industry-recognized credentials

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Business, or a related field

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

The strongest candidates are security leaders who can successfully balance security, compliance, and business objectives while building scalable programs that support organizational growth.

Successful candidates typically bring:

• Strong security leadership and strategy experience

• Deep technical understanding of modern security practices

• Exceptional communication and executive-level presentation skills

• Strong incident response and risk management capabilities

• Experience building trusted partnerships across business and technology teams

• The ability to drive accountability with both internal teams and external providers

• A pragmatic approach to security that enables the business while reducing risk

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building security programs, leading organizational change, and helping businesses strengthen and mature their security posture.

About Market Street Talent

Market Street Talent is a specialized staffing and consulting firm focused on IT and technology positions. Our deep industry knowledge allows us to match exceptional candidates with organizations where they can thrive and make an immediate impact.

Our Vision: To promote and foster the growth of information technology (IT) in our world—one candidate, one client, one community at a time.

Our Goal: To guide clients and candidates through the placement process and build long-term, successful relationships.

Our Culture: At MST, we value excellence, respect, and empathy in everything we do.

Sound like you?

Ready to build and lead a modern information security program while helping protect critical systems, applications, and business operations? Click “Apply Now” and let's start the conversation!