The Staff VP Technology will lead a team responsible for cyber security operations, information security and threat management.

Job Summary:

• Plans, directs, and controls the resources and efforts of the Cyber Security Operations Center and is responsible for eliminating threats against the company.
• Refining and managing processes to minimize malicious acts against the organization.
• Creating and implementing appropriate controls to mitigate risk.
• Obtains resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things accomplished.
• Provides leadership in motivating subordinates to accomplish IT's goals and objectives.
• Develops a strong team through training and effective organizational development practices.
• Implements the policies, practices, and procedures of the company and Information Technology organizations. 
• Establishes relationships with business users.
• Hires qualified staff for assigned areas or functions.
• Oversees entire business unit or all aspects of a centralized function.
• Participates with other executives to establish strategic plans and objectives.
• Makes final decisions at the business unit level and ensures operations' effective achievement of objectives. 
• Accountable for budgets.
• Coordinates project management across department & divisional line.

Qualifications  

• Typically requires an advanced degree in Information Technology or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience leading project teams and providing direction for professional exempt employees.
• Any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) experience.
• Security threat management and information security experience.
• Expert knowledge of one or more specific technologies, and a broad understanding of the primary areas of a major corporate IT function.
• Good understanding of business operations.
• Prior leadership or management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, coach, counsel and train staff.
• Strong executive presence and effective communication skills, including facilitation, consultation, negotiation and persuasion.
• Ability to communicate with customers about technical issues in non-technical terms.
• Understands the business processes that the system supports.
• Ability to manage across geographically diverse associates and vendor partners.