CivicPlus

Powering and Empowering Government

VP, Security

Security EngineerSecurity EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 501-1,000Since 2001H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

88 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglishCloudCyber Security

Job Description

• 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.

Job Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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.

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