Founded in 2016 by experts from across the highest tiers of the US military and intelligence communities, augmented by prominent leaders and innovators from the insurance and technology industries, the privately-held firm is rewriting the rules of how cyber risk is assessed and managed for middle to large market enterprises. Rooted in decades of experience, Resilience helps financial, risk, and information security leaders continuously improve their organizations' cyber resilience by connecting cyber insurance coverage with advanced cybersecurity visibility and a shared plan to reinforce actionable cyber hygiene.

Resilience is proud to be backed by leading technology investment firms including General Catalyst, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Intact Ventures, Founders Fund, CRV, and Shield Capital. With headquarters in San Francisco, Resilience’s team is globally dispersed, with offices in New York, Chicago, Baltimore, Toronto, and London. Resilience offers insurance coverage through its licensed and appointed insurance agency and security services through its expert security team.

The Vice President (VP) of Internal Security is responsible for overseeing the organization’s information security strategy and execution. This leader will develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures to safeguard the organization’s digital assets, ensuring that data, systems, and networks are protected from both internal and external threats.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement the enterprise-wide information security strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
Lead the security operations function, including incident response, vulnerability management, and threat monitoring.
Oversee the development and enforcement of security policies, standards, and guidelines.
Conduct risk assessments, audits, and gap analysis to identify areas of vulnerability, and implement proactive security measures.
Manage security incidents and investigations, working closely with IT and legal teams to ensure quick resolution and mitigate impact.
Lead a team of security professionals, providing mentorship and ensuring continuous professional development.
Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate security into the organization’s strategic plans and major initiatives.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO/SOC) and oversee third-party vendor security.
Represent the organization during external security audits and liaise with law enforcement or regulatory bodies when needed.
Stay informed of the latest security technologies and threats, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of cybersecurity trends.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience developing and managing large-scale information security programs.
Strong knowledge of risk management, compliance frameworks, and cybersecurity technologies.
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

What Resilience Offers You

Innovative company culture

Flexible work schedules

Family paid leave

Paid healthcare for employees

401k

Professional development & career advancements

Flexible paid time off

Employee referral bonus

Accommodations and Accessibility

We want to ensure you're able to perform as well as possible in your interview. As part of that, if you have any accessibility-related needs to ensure a comfortable visit, please let us know. We'll do our best to provide reasonable accommodations to suit your working style during your interview and if you join our team.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources team at humanresources@cyberresilience.com.

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