VP Information Security

DescriptionKforce 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 AIRequirements* 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 regulatorsPreferred:* 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 applicationsJob TypeDirect HireCompensation225000 - $250000