Trace3
VP, Security and CISO
$250K–$350K
United States +1 · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Location
- United States
Irvine, CA, United States - Experience
- 10+ years of services-led IT and cybersecurity solution sales experience; experience leading an enterprise security program and managing security operations, governance, risk, compliance, incident response, and audits.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree required.
About the job
Leads Trace3’s Security business strategy and financial performance while serving as CISO, accountable for the company’s internal security program, risk, compliance, and customer assurance.
What you'll do
- Set the Security domain go-to-market strategy, lead practice and architecture teams, develop offerings and partner relationships, and drive revenue, gross profit, and growth.
- Lead Trace3’s security operations and compliance, including risk management, audits, threat response, vulnerability management, and customer assurance.
- Develop AI-enabled security services and establish governance practices for internal and client-facing AI environments.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of services-led IT and cybersecurity solution sales experience, including hardware, software, and services.
- Experience leading an enterprise security program as a CISO, Deputy CISO, or comparable security leader.
- Experience managing security operations, governance, risk, compliance, incident response, and audit programs.
- Bachelor's degree required.
Nice to have
- CISSP, CISM, or similar security certifications.
- Experience within technology or consulting organizations, including strategic business planning.
Pay
$250,000 — $350,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
SOC 2, GRC platform, Trust Center, MDR
AI focus
Develop AI-enabled security offerings; partner on securing internal and client-facing AI environments and establishing AI governance practices; apply knowledge of AI trends, governance, and enterprise AI risks.
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