VP, Security CivicPlus Technology to build community

Your Impact

We are seeking a Vice President of Security to lead our security, risk, and compliance strategy across a diverse portfolio of SaaS products supporting state and local government customers. As our company continues to grow, a service‑oriented security team will be paramount to continue to build secure‑by‑design applications and make risk informed prioritization. This will help balance innovation, scale, and compliance while ensuring trust with government agencies and residents.

This leader will be responsible for setting the security vision, building resilient security programs, and ensuring compliance with GovRAMP, FedRAMP, CJIS, Commercial Compliance (SOC 2, PCI, etc.) and other public‑sector standards. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, modern leader who can partner with engineering, product, operations, and IT stakeholders to embed security into every layer of our platforms and culture.

The Vice President of Security will report to the Chief Product & Technology Officer.

About Civic Plus

At Civic Plus, we strive to bring our company vision to life through innovation and collaboration. Supported by approachable leadership and transparent communication, we’re empowered to make an impact on local government and the residents they serve. Grow your career alongside great people, where authenticity is welcome, successes are celebrated, and potential is nurtured.

• Establish measurable KPIs for security maturity (e.g., time‑to‑remediate, incident severity, audit readiness) and report quarterly progress to executives and the board.
• Define and execute a comprehensive security strategy aligned with company vision, government compliance requirements, and customer trust.
• Serve as the authority on cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance matters.
• Provide regular updates to cross‑functional leaders on risk posture and mitigation.
• Oversee security budget allocation, vendor selection, and ROI optimization for tools and services.
• Build and manage security policies, risk assessments, and audit readiness across the enterprise.
• Lead efforts to achieve and maintain GovRAMP and FedRAMP authorizations across multiple product lines.
• Oversee adherence to regulatory frameworks including CJIS, NIST, SOC 2, and other applicable standards.
• Partner with legal for risk management, including TPRM and oversee compliance teams.
• Establish governance processes for security reviews, and penetration testing.
• Develop and run proactive monitoring, detection, and response capabilities.
• Ensure secure multi‑cloud and hybrid hosting environments across the product portfolio.
• Recruit, lead, and mentor security professionals across multiple specialties.
• Drive a “security by design” culture throughout engineering, product, and operations teams.
• Champion security awareness, secure by design across the entire company. Own Security Awareness Training design.

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven success leading security in SaaS or enterprise software organizations serving the public sector.
• Strong knowledge of GovRAMP, FedRAMP, NIST, and government compliance frameworks.
• Experience with secure cloud architectures, hybrid hosting models, and modern security technologies.
• Strong track record in incident response, risk management, and executive communication.
• Ability to engage with government agencies and communicate security posture with clarity and confidence.

• Shape the Future of Public‑Sector Technology:
  Drive security strategy for SaaS solutions that directly impact state and local governments, influencing how communities stay safe and connected.
• Executive‑Level Influence:
  Report to the Chief Product & Technology Officer and present to the board, setting the vision for security maturity and risk posture across the organization.
• Lead Mission‑Critical Compliance Initiatives:
  Own high‑profile programs like GovRAMP and FedRAMP, ensuring trust and compliance for government agencies and millions of residents.

• Executive-Level Influence:
  Report to the Chief Product & Technology Officer and present to the board, setting the vision for…