Vice President; Cybersecurity

Position: Vice President (Cybersecurity United States
About Highwire

Highwire is a strategic marketing communications agency at the intersection of innovation and industry. We partner with ambitious companies and established brands to navigate complexity, lead markets, and grow with purpose. With integrated expertise in strategic communications, creative, and insights, we cut through the noise to deliver bold ideas and measurable impact across B2B technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, energy and sustainability, professional and financial services, and more.

At Highwire, we believe that storytelling fuels transformation. And the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a values-driven agency, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone—regardless of age, race/ethnicity, size, shape, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and different abilities–can feel safe, celebrated and worthy.

We ensure every Highwire Walker has unique support to climb to success.

Our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is permanent and foundational to our business and culture. We aspire to change our industry and build a better future for all.

Our people-first culture is driven by four core values:

• Team Empowerment

• Growth Mindset

• Inclusion Always

• Fierce Distinction

We’re looking for individuals with big ideas, strong opinions, and the energy to bring them to life. If you thrive in an environment that values personal accountability, high standards, and boundless motivation, this is the opportunity for you. Be part of our award-winning culture and contribute to an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact.

Position Overview

As Vice President of Cybersecurity at Highwire, you will serve as a leader within our cybersecurity communications practice, helping shape strategy, drive growth, and deliver impactful communications programs for the world’s most innovative and influential cybersecurity brands. You will oversee a portfolio of complex, high-value accounts, lead senior client relationships, and guide teams in delivering consistent, exceptional results.

This is a leadership opportunity for a strategic, hands‑on communications professional with 10+ years of agency experience and deep fluency in the cybersecurity ecosystem. You will mentor teams, contribute to thought leadership, and play an important role in new business, talent development, and the continued evolution of Highwire’s cybersecurity offering.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a lead for a portfolio of key cybersecurity accounts, setting strategic direction and ensuring best‑in‑class delivery.

• Advise clients across threat intelligence, cloud and infrastructure security, identity and access management, incident response, vulnerability research, and security operations.

• Define and oversee integrated communications strategies that build brand authority, trust, and long‑term market leadership in a risk‑sensitive industry.

• Provide executive‑level counsel on messaging, positioning, reputation management, crisis and vulnerability response, and risk‑based narratives.

• Guide teams in translating complex technical cybersecurity concepts into clear, compelling, and business‑relevant stories for executive, technical, and mainstream audiences.

• Own senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and escalation point while ensuring client satisfaction, retention, and expansion.

• Identify and drive organic growth opportunities across existing accounts, including expanded thought leadership, research‑driven storytelling, and executive visibility programs.

• Oversee financial performance for assigned accounts, including budgets, forecasting, staffing models, and margin management.

Media, Thought Leadership & Market Influence

• Contribute to Highwire’s point of view on cybersecurity trends, emerging threats, regulatory developments, and market shifts.

• Maintain and deepen relationships with top‑tier cybersecurity, technology, business, and policy media, as well as analysts and key industry influencers.

• Oversee thought leadership programs grounded in security research, vulnerability disclosures, threat intelligence, and data‑driven insights.

• Guide executive…