Vice President, Cybersecurity
Greensboro, North Carolina, Us
Held diverse responsibilities across three key areas: Internal CISO, Virtual CISO for clients, and client-facing cybersecurity consulting division director.Internal CISO Roleo Oversaw daily cyber security activities for the entire company to manage risk appropriately, ensuring an effective response to incidents and secure data access.o Developed and implemented security strategies and infrastructure standards that elevated the company's security and risk management posture.o Directed enterprise cybersecurity, overseeing security assessments, penetration tests, and continuous system monitoring to detect and mitigate risks.o Developed cybersecurity and privacy procedures in accordance with Lean Six Sigma.o Coordinated with developers, engineers, and auditors to maintain compliance with standards such as CIS, ISO 27001, and NIST SP800-53.o Fostered a culture of security awareness across the company.Virtual CISO Roleo Developed and maintained relationships with a global client base, offering tailored cybersecurity solutions that met industry-specific requirements in healthcare, banking, legal, critical infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors.o Assisted with business technology planning, providing cybersecurity expertise. o Aligned security initiatives with business and compliance objectives, such as HIPAA, CMMC, GDPR, and CCPA, to support secure growth and innovation.Cybersecurity Consulting Roleo Directed the client-facing cybersecurity consulting division, delivering services including incident response, digital forensics, security strategy, penetration testing, managed security services, risk management, cyber investigations, and compliance.o Expanded managed security services by implementing advanced tools and solutions, such as SIEM, DLP, EDR, and vulnerability management.o Established the vision and strategy for the business unit, driving growth and overseeing service delivery.
