VP Information Security

Kforce has a client in Phoenix, AZ that is seeking a Vice President of Information Security to lead its enterprise information security program. This individual will oversee security strategy, operations, cyber risk management, and a multidisciplinary security team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a multi-year information security strategy aligned with business priorities and regulatory requirements
• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing security organization
• Oversee security architecture, operations, incident response, IAM, data protection, vulnerability management, and third-party cyber risk
• Establish security standards across cloud, infrastructure, networks, endpoints, SaaS, and applications
• Lead major cybersecurity incidents and recovery efforts
• Manage security budgets, vendors, and managed service providers
• Partner across Technology, Compliance, Legal, Risk, Audit, and Privacy
• Support regulatory examinations and audits
• Provide cybersecurity risk reporting to executive leadership
• Assess emerging risks, including AI and generative AI
• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
• Progressive information security leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams
• Experience building or maturing enterprise security programs
• Leadership experience within financial services or another highly regulated industry
• Experience with NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001
• Experience leading significant cybersecurity incidents
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and managed security services
• Technical depth across security architecture, cloud security, incident response, IAM, data protection, and/or application security
• Ability to communicate technical risk to executives, boards, auditors, and regulators

Preferred:

• Relevant professional certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, or GIAC, are preferred
• Experience with wealth management platforms, custodial integrations and advisor-facing technology. Experience supporting cybersecurity-related regulatory examinations, internal and external audits, and assurance activities applicable to financial-services firms
• Experience leading security in an organization where the role requires enterprise strategy, executive influence, technical judgment, team development and practical execution
• Exposure to AI governance and securing AI-enabled applications

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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