Vice President of Cybersecurity

This position is located onsite in Detroit, MI.Job DescriptionThe Vice President of Cybersecurity serves as Eccalon’s senior‑most cybersecurity executive, functioning as the organization’s CISO‑equivalent leader. This role is responsible for defining and executing enterprise‑wide cybersecurity strategy; overseeing governance, risk, and compliance; and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational and customer systems. The VP acts as a trusted strategic advisor to executive leadership, customers, and external stakeholders, ensuring cybersecurity capabilities align with business objectives, government contracting requirements, regulatory mandates, and the evolving cyber threat landscape.ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Cybersecurity LeadershipDefine, execute, and continuously evolve the company enterprise cybersecurity vision and strategyServe as the organization’s ultimate authority on cybersecurity risk, posture, and resilienceAdvise executive leadership and the board on cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, investment priorities, and risk toleranceEstablish governance frameworks, enterprise security policies, and operational standardsGovernance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)Lead cybersecurity compliance efforts for government and regulated environments, including NIST 800‑53, NIST 800‑171, CMMC, and related federal frameworksEnsure continuous audit readiness and contractual compliance across programsOversee enterprise risk management, vulnerability assessments, and continuous monitoringPartner with legal, compliance, and program leadership to manage cyber risk and regulatory exposureSecurity Architecture & OperationsOversee secure architecture across cloud, on‑premises, and hybrid environmentsChampion zero‑trust, secure‑by‑design, and defense‑in‑depth principlesLead executive‑level incident response, cyber crisis management, and post‑incident analysisEnsure cybersecurity is embedded across product, infrastructure, and program lifecyclesGovernment Contracting & Cyber AdvisoryProvide cybersecurity leadership for government contracts and mission‑critical programsAdvise customers and internal stakeholders on cyber compliance, risk mitigation, and readinessSupport business development by contributing cybersecurity strategy and language to proposals and technical responsesRepresent Eccalon as a senior cybersecurity authority with customers, partners, regulators, and oversight bodiesLeadership & Capability DevelopmentLead, mentor, and scale cybersecurity, GRC, and cyber advisory teamsEstablish performance metrics, professional development pathways, and succession planningManage cybersecurity vendors, assessors, and strategic partnersFoster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous security improvementRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field10+ years of progressive cybersecurity leadership experience, including CISO or CISO‑adjacent rolesDemonstrated success leading enterprise cybersecurity, governance, and risk programsAbility to clearly communicate complex cyber risks to executive, customer, and non‑technical audiencesProfessional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalentExperience supporting government contracting, defense, or regulated industriesPreferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related disciplinePrior service as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) or senior government cyber leaderExperience engaging regulatory bodies, assessors, or oversight organizations