Executive Vice President and General Manager of Operations, Intelligence, and Support - Remote

The Executive Vice President and General Manager of Operations Intelligence, and Support (OIS) is responsible for managing CIS’s business that provides effective and highly cost-efficient cybersecurity services and products to U.S. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) organizations to dramatically improve the security of all SLTT organizations. Working with all states and territories as well as local organizations, the OIS organization provides services tailored to the security maturity of each organization. The position reports to the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Center for Internet Security (CIS). The EVP of Operations, Intelligence, and Support has P&L responsibility for a diverse set of products and services, as well as leading a rapidly growing and evolving organization of approximately $50M/year. The position is responsible for the development and execution of a vision and associated strategy to dramatically improve the cybersecurity of all SLTT organizations. In addition, the EVP is responsible for operating a fee-based membership model, engagement with SLTT technical and non-technical leadership, as well as proving operational support for additional products and services purchased from CIS by SLTT organizations. In executing the strategy, the position cultivates close partnerships with key federal government stakeholders, technology service and solution providers, as well as other organizations within CIS. The EVP provides direct leadership and oversight of a staff of approximately 50 CIS staff members providing highly technical, as well as non-technical components, as well as managing intracompany support from CIS’s Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support organizations. What You'll Do:Â

• Develop a vision and multi-year strategy for improving security resilience for all SLTT organizations (approximately 90,000) through a collaborative process involving a broad set of government and industry stakeholders and close engagement with senior executives in state and territorial governments
• Manage the execution of Multi-state Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) fee-based membership offerings including performance against service level standards, ensuring program effectiveness and efficiency, and managing financial performance
• Work with CIS staff and stakeholders to continuously improve MS-ISAC program performance and the effective operation of support to MS-ISAC members from across CIS
• Provide programmatic leadership and guidance on the execution of the MS-ISAC strategic plan including implementation of systems for tracking and reporting on the progress of execution and attainment of associated standards and goals
• Translate leading cybersecurity trends and customer needs into a roadmap of products and services that increase customer value
• Lead, motivate, and mentor the OIS staff members to ensure effective performance across the organization, as well as the development of skills and knowledge that are needed to meet rapidly expanding mission demands
• Establish and maintain executive level engagement with government officials in state and local organizations, the Department of Homeland Security, Congress, and other Federal agencies to understand the needs and priorities of key stakeholders and share CIS’s strategy and progress in improving SLTT cybersecurity
• Publicly represent CIS with external stakeholders including community groups, governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, and private corporations, developing and leveraging trusting relationships in support of CIS’s mission
• Provide executive management of CIS’s Security Operations functions including the following: the 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC), the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT), the Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) organization, and the Multidimensional Threat Team (MTT) ensuring effective, efficient, and state-of-the-art services, products, and processes
• Guide engagement efforts with senior ISAC stakeholders including the Executive Committees of the MS-ISAC
• Engage with U.S. organizations (e.g., other ISACs) and international organizations to share best practices that result in a mutual benefit and enhance global cybersecurity
• Identify and lead the pursuit of new areas where CIS can have significant impact and establish appropriate business relationships to achieve this impact
• Identify and engage in senior-level outreach and speaking opportunities on behalf of CIS
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned

What You'll Need: Â

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Minimum of seven years’ experience operating as an executive leader for a rapidly growing, customer-focused organization providing a wide range of cybersecurity services and products to a large and diverse set of stakeholders
• Minimum of five years’ experience in operating a business unit and being responsible for P&L operations
• Minimum of five years working closely with federal as well as state and local government officials
• Minimum of five years progressive experience in the management of very large-scale cybersecurity operations organizations
• Proven record of strategy development, organizational innovation, and stakeholder engagement
• Experience developing budgets and managing departmental budget execution and solid financial acumen
• Demonstrated experience leading in a complex, multi stakeholder organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Exemplary personal and professional integrity
• This position requires the individual to be a citizen of the United States of America
• Must have or be eligible for a national security clearance

 It's a Plus if You Have:Â

• MBA or Master’s degree in a related field
• Demonstrated experience in leading highly innovative and entrepreneurial organizations
• Experience implementing leading edge security products and establishing security monitoring capabilities for very large enterprises
• Ten years managing security operations organizations
• Familiarity with state and local information technologies and organizations
• Experience in managing Federal grants
• Knowledge of elections processes and infrastructures
• Non-Profit experience

 At CIS, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment in which the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and views of our employees, members, and customers are valued and respected. It is through this commitment that we are able to work together towards our common mission: to make the connected world a safer place.Â

Compensation

Range: USD$300,000.00 - $400,000.00 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job