Vice President of Information Security

About the role

Careerscape is recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing organization based in Manchester, New Hampshire, for a Vice President of Information Security to lead its enterprise cybersecurity strategy. This is a high-visibility executive role for a security leader who can build and mature a security program from the ground up while partnering closely with the C-suite, IT leadership, and the board on risk, compliance, and resilience. Day to day, this role blends strategic planning with hands-on leadership of a growing security team, balancing incident response, risk governance, audits, and vendor management against long-term architecture and policy work. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, on-site environment, is comfortable being the executive voice on security matters, and has a track record of building trust with both technical teams and non-technical executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise information security strategy and roadmap
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of security analysts and engineers
• Oversee security operations including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management
• Establish and enforce security policies, standards, and governance frameworks
• Manage relationships with auditors, regulators, and third-party security vendors
• Present security posture, risks, and initiatives to executive leadership and the board
• Drive compliance efforts across relevant regulatory and industry frameworks
• Oversee security architecture reviews for new systems, applications, and infrastructure
• Manage the information security budget and resource planning
• Lead security awareness training programs across the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field required, Master's preferred
• 15 plus years of progressive experience in information security or IT risk management
• 5 plus years in a senior leadership or executive security role
• Deep knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls
• Experience leading incident response and business continuity planning
• Strong understanding of cloud security, network security, and identity management
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification strongly preferred
• Proven ability to communicate security risk to executive and board audiences
• Experience managing security budgets, vendors, and cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Executive bonus and incentive compensation eligibility
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Employee assistance program
• Collaborative on-site executive work environment
• Paid parental leave

Pay

The salary range for this role is $175,000 - $225,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. Additional compensation and benefits details will be shared during the hiring process.