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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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