Senior Cybersecurity Manager
A growing organization is seeking an experienced cybersecurity leader to oversee enterprise governance, risk, compliance, and data protection initiatives. This role will guide security strategy, strengthen regulatory readiness, and partner with leadership teams to align cybersecurity priorities with business objectives in a hybrid work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise cybersecurity governance, policy development, and compliance initiatives
- Maintain and enhance security frameworks aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Manage enterprise risk programs, including risk assessments, reporting, and remediation planning
- Oversee vendor and third-party security review processes
- Support incident response, cyber readiness exercises, and security maturity initiatives
- Drive data privacy and data protection strategies, including data classification and handling practices
- Partner cross-functionally with technology, legal, procurement, and executive leadership teams
- Develop security awareness and training programs to improve organizational cyber readiness
- Mentor and lead cybersecurity and compliance team members
Qualifications
- 10+ years of cybersecurity experience with leadership responsibility in governance, risk, and compliance functions
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management practices, and regulatory compliance environments
- Experience supporting privacy, audit, and security certification initiatives in complex organizations
- Familiarity with third-party risk management, enterprise risk reporting, and security operations collaboration
- Industry certifications such as CISM, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, or CISSP preferred
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Additional Details
- Hybrid work environment
- Occasional after-hours support for security incidents
- Limited travel may be required
- Level/title may vary based on experience and qualifications
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
