Center for Internet Security
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Vice President, MS-ISAC State & Territory Strategic Engagement
Vice PresidentVice PresidentFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 201-500Since 2000H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn
Location
United States
Posted
48 days ago
Salary
$188.3K - $338.9K / year
Seniority
Lead
Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglishCyber Security
Job Description
• Lead the design, execution, and continuous maturation of CIS’s whole-of-state multidimensional security program across all U.S. states and territories
• Serve as a senior trusted advisor to governors’ offices, state CIOs, CISOs, Homeland Security Advisors, Emergency Managers, and other executive leaders on security strategy and risk management across the state or territory
• Advance adoption, effective use, and long-term sustainability of state and territory-wide MS-ISAC membership through consultative, value-based engagement
• Conduct executive-level briefings, strategy sessions, and workshops focused on improving statewide and local security maturity
• Guide states in developing and strengthening governance models, legislative approaches, organizational structures, and operating models that support whole-of-state cybersecurity
• Advise on alignment of people, process, policy, funding, and technology to raise security maturity across state agencies and local jurisdictions
• Provide strategic oversight and direction to assigned staff and contractors supporting whole-of-state initiatives
• Partner closely with CIS business units, MS-ISAC operations, and membership functions to ensure coordinated planning and execution
• Develop scalable advisory frameworks, playbooks, and maturity models that can be applied consistently across states and territories
• Track and report progress using meaningful outcome-based metrics tied to adoption, maturity improvement, and member engagement
• Represent CIS as a national thought leader through conference presentations, executive forums, and external briefings
• Provide strategic insight and recommendations to CIS executive leadership on trends, risks, and opportunities affecting state and local cybersecurity
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- 10+ years of progressive professional experience, including 7+ years in senior leadership roles
- Senior executive experience within state or territorial government, or equivalent experience advising state executive leadership on cybersecurity and technology strategy
- Deep understanding of state and local government operations, funding mechanisms, legislative processes, and political dynamics
- Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted advisor to governors’ offices, executive branch leadership, and senior public-sector stakeholders
- Proven experience leading large-scale, multi-stakeholder cybersecurity or technology initiatives across complex organizational environments
- Strong executive presence, including the ability to facilitate high-level discussions, challenge assumptions constructively, and influence outcomes
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and operate effectively in environments with evolving strategy, structure, and requirements
- Excellent verbal, written, facilitation, and presentation skills suitable for executive and public-facing engagements
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and lead through both authority and influence
- Commitment to advancing cybersecurity resilience across the public sector
- High degree of professional judgment, discretion, and integrity
- Enthusiastic and passionate about the CIS mission of securing the connected world.
Benefits
- Health (PPO, EPO, HSA), Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire
- $500 wellness card for Health Coverage Participants
- 401(k) with 4% Company Match, vested from the first day of hire
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Account (DCA)
- Life Insurance
- Bonding Leave
- Paid Volunteering Program
- Bonus eligibility
- Paid Time Off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, personal and sick time
- Paid Holidays
- Wellness Program
- Employee Engagement Activities
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan PayDown Program
- Employee Referral program
- Employee Assistance Program
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