VP Cybersecurity

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• Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and execute a company-wide cybersecurity strategy aligned with TIC’s business and risk priorities.
  • Advise executive leadership and the Board on emerging cyber threats, regulatory trends, and security posture.
  • Build and lead a multi‑year roadmap that balances risk reduction, operational capability, and cost efficiency.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor across IT, Operations, and Legal to embed security into systems and processes.
  • Lead cybersecurity due diligence and integration for M&A activity, ensuring securely and efficiently brought into the company’s environment.
• Operational Execution
  • Act as a hands‑on leader for cybersecurity operations, including vulnerability management, incident response, and monitoring.
  • Implement and manage core security technologies (SIEM, EDR, IAM, etc.) and coordinate SOC services.
  • Oversee and improve threat detection, response, and recovery capabilities across on‑premises and cloud environments.
  • Drive continuous improvement through metrics, automation, and root cause analysis of security events.
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance
  • Maintain compliance with cybersecurity standards such as NIST 800‑171, ISO 27001, and applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR).
  • Lead cybersecurity audits, assessments, and third‑party risk management processes.
  • Establish and enforce security policies, procedures, and awareness programs across all levels of the organization.
  • Partner across IT and internal audit teams to strengthen SOX and other regulatory control environments.
• Team Development
  • Recruit, coach, and develop a small but scalable cybersecurity team encompassing security operations, governance, and architecture.
  • Foster a collaborative, business‑aligned security culture that empowers teams while maintaining accountability.
  • Manage external vendor and partner relationships to extend TIC’s security capabilities efficiently.
• Incident Response and Reporting
  • Serve as the executive lead during security incidents, ensuring rapid containment, remediation, and communication.
  • Maintain and routinely test incident response plans.
  • Report regularly to senior leadership on cybersecurity posture, trends, and risk exposure.

• Proven ability to scale cybersecurity capabilities in a mid‑to‑large‑scale enterprise environment.
• Experience balancing strategic leadership with hands‑on technical execution.
• Demonstrated success building and leading cybersecurity programs in hybrid (on‑prem/cloud) environments.
• Experience with SOC management, threat intelligence, and cloud security frameworks.
• Strategic thinker who can translate business objectives into actionable security outcomes.
• Strong communicator capable of influencing at the executive and operational levels.
• Hands‑on proficiency with modern security tools and frameworks.
• Decisive, pragmatic, and comfortable with ambiguity in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, learning, and collaboration.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• CISSP required; additional credentials such as CISM, CRISC, or CEH preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• 401(K) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

• Operates in a hybrid work environment with flexibility for travel (10‑15%).
• May require extended hours during major security incidents or audits.
• Requires continuous analytical and strategic effort, with occasional on‑site presence for assessments or executive briefings.

• Primarily sedentary work, performed in an office or hybrid environment.
• Frequent use of computers, phones, and other standard office equipment.
• Repetitive motions and substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Requires close visual acuity to perform activities such as analyzing data, reviewing reports, and extensive reading.
• Occasional travel for leadership meetings, audits, or conferences (approximately…