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Eccalon LLC

Vice President of Cybersecurity

Detroit, MI · Hybrid

$148K - $186K/yr

The Vice President of Cybersecurity serves as Eccalon's senior-most cybersecurity executive ... Security Architecture & Operations * Oversee secure architecture across cloud, on-premises, and ...

AerSale Holdings

VP of Cybersecurity

Doral, FL · On-site

$145K - $181K/yr

The VP of Cybersecurity leads the teams that identify, protect, detect, respond to, and recover ... Architecture & Engineering * Lead the design and implementation of a Zero Trust architecture ...

Aersale

NY · On-site

$180 - $280/hr

The VP of Cybersecurity leads the teams that identify, protect, detect, respond to, and recover ... Architecture & EngineeringLead the design and implementation of a Zero Trust architecture spanning ...

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How much do vp cyber security architect jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for vp cyber security architect in the United States is $144,461.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,500.00 and $164,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a VP Cyber Security Architect do?

A VP Cyber Security Architect is a senior executive responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing an organization’s cybersecurity architecture and strategy. They lead teams that assess security risks, develop policies, and ensure that security solutions align with business goals. This role involves collaborating with other executives, managing compliance requirements, and staying updated on emerging threats and technologies. Their main objective is to safeguard the organization's digital assets from cyber threats while supporting overall business objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a VP Cyber Security Architect?

To thrive as a VP Cyber Security Architect, you need deep expertise in information security, risk management, enterprise architecture, and typically a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with security frameworks (such as NIST, ISO 27001), cloud security platforms, and certifications like CISSP or CISM is highly valued. Strategic leadership, strong communication, and the ability to influence at all organizational levels are crucial soft skills. These skills ensure robust security posture, alignment of cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives, and effective management of complex security challenges.

What are some common challenges faced by a VP Cyber Security Architect when aligning security strategy with business objectives?

A VP Cyber Security Architect often faces the challenge of balancing robust security measures with the organization's overall business goals. This requires working closely with executive leadership and various business units to ensure security initiatives support, rather than hinder, innovation and growth. Additionally, staying ahead of evolving cyber threats while managing limited resources and maintaining compliance with industry regulations can be demanding. Success in this role relies on strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to foster collaboration across departments.

What is the difference between Vp Cyber Security Architect vs Cyber Security Engineer?

AspectVp Cyber Security ArchitectCyber Security Engineer
CredentialsCertifications like CISSP, CISA, CISMCertifications like CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP (optional)
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, policy development, leadership rolesImplementation, monitoring, technical security solutions
Employer & Industry UsageSenior roles in large organizations, corporate security teamsTechnical teams, security operations centers, IT departments

The Vp Cyber Security Architect focuses on strategic security design and leadership, while a Cyber Security Engineer handles technical implementation and daily security operations. Both roles require relevant certifications, but the architect role emphasizes planning and policy, whereas the engineer role is more hands-on with security tools and systems.

How much does a VP Cyber Security Architect make?

A VP Cyber Security Architect typically earns between $150,000 and $250,000 annually, depending on experience, industry, and location. They often hold advanced certifications like CISSP or CISM and have extensive leadership and technical skills in cybersecurity strategy and architecture.
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Infographic showing various Vp Cyber Security Architect job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $144,461 per year, or $69.5 per hour.

Vice President, Cyber Security Operation

CLS-Group

Iselin, NJ • On-site

$170K - $189K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

About CLS:
CLS is the trusted party at the centre of the global FX ecosystem. Utilized by thousands of counterparties, CLS makes FX safer, smoother and more cost effective. Trillions of dollars' worth of currency flows through our systems each day.
Created by the market for the market, our unrivalled global settlement infrastructure reduces systemic risk and provides standardization for participants in many of the world's most actively traded currencies. We deliver huge efficiencies and savings for our clients: in fact, our approach to multilateral netting shrinks funding requirements by over 96% on average, so clients can put their capital and resources to better use.
CLS products are designed to enable clients to manage risk most effectively across the full FX lifecycle - whether through more efficient processing tools or market intelligence derived from the largest single source of FX executed data available to the market.
Our ambition to make a positive difference starts with our people. Our values underpin everything that we do at CLS and define our working environment:
  • Pivotal purpose
  • Trusted guardian
  • Targeted innovation
  • Facilitate connections
  • Delivering excellence
  • Inclusive culture

Job information:
  • Functional title - Cyber Security Operations
  • Department - IT Security
  • Corporate level - Vice President
  • Report to - UK Director, Cyber Operations
  • Location - Iselin, New Jersey (on-site 2 days per week)
  • Expected full-time salary range between $170,000 - $189,000 + variable compensation + 401(k) match + benefits.

Note: Disclosure as required by NJ/NY Pay Transparency Law of the expected salary compensation range for this role.
What you will be doing:
SME Consultancy:
  • As part of the IT Security team, develop and enrich CLS IT Strategy in consultation with the CLS IT teams, ensuring that all initiatives are mirrored in respective strategies including the overall CLS Strategy
  • Provide security advice and support for information technology projects as Security Operations Centre subject matter expert (SME)
  • Research new security related products and services to ensure that CLS is equipped with appropriate industry best tools and solutions

Security Operations Centre:
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Security Operations Centre within the Cyber Operations Team.
  • Lead and develop the 24x7 SOC including and L1 MSP and 2-3 analysts, threat hunters, and incident responders, with clear progression paths, on-call rotations and shift handovers.
  • Service owner for the L1 MSP including relationship building, ensuring accountability and direct management to align internal expectations with third parties.
  • Practical experience evaluating and integrating AI and ML capabilities into SOC operations, including LLM- assisted triage, alert summarisation, detection engineering and threat intelligence enrichment.
  • Build, develop and maintain SOC procedures, Standard Operating Procedures and other in line documentation to ensure consistency of approach across the team.
  • Work closely with engineering teams to ensure adequate pipelining, log source validation and detection engineering.
  • Set the SOC strategic direction in line with managements expectations and the overarching enterprise security strategy.
  • Establish and report on operational KPI's and SLA's (MTTD, MTTR, False Positive Rates, Coverage Metrics) to leadership.
  • Collaborate with Cyber Threat Intelligence & threat hunting to facilitate threat intelligence lead proactive defence.
  • Facilitate purple team activities, correlate findings and drive key security enhancements.
  • Implement and optimise detection and response workflows in cloud-native/hybrid environments.
  • Monitor, investigate, and triage security alerts from SIEM and cloud native tools.
  • Create and maintain detection rules and playbooks in collaboration with incident response and detection engineering.
  • Support compliance efforts through evidence gathering, control validation, and reporting.
  • Participate in security reviews for existing integrations and new services etc.
  • Investigate and respond to security incidents escalated.

Regulatory Compliance & Reporting:
  • Ensure incident response efforts and documentation comply with industry standards and best practices (GDPR, SOC, NIST, ISO etc.)
  • Maintain detailed documentation and reporting for audits and compliance reviews.

Process Improvement & Risk Mitigation:
  • Develop and refine SOC standard operating procedures and playbooks.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and post incident reports to identify areas for improvement.
  • Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance detection, response and recovery capabilities.

Operational:
  • Operate and maintain controls related to SIEM, DLP, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Protection, etc with an emphasis on cloud deployments and implementations.
  • Conduct IT Security risk assessments for all high impact projects, defining security mitigating controls that impact the technology architectures of CLS, service providers, and business partners.
  • Review and update IT Security procedures to reflect best practice and mitigate current and emerging threats.
  • Assigned ownership of IT Security Monitoring and Response related FRB and Internal Audit finding(s) and effective /timely resolution with IT Security.
  • Maintain relationships with third-party IT security vendors and strategic partners.

What we're looking for:
  • 'Hands-on' IT Security analysis and engineering experience including securing systems, networks and infrastructure; operational support, including on-call experience
  • Proven experience including combination of intrusion detection, malware analysis, forensics and incident response, particularly in cloud/hybrid environments.
  • Extensive knowledge of cloud environments such as AWS & Azure.
  • Monitor, tune and develop technical IT Security controls and frameworks to ensure appropriate preparation, monitoring and response to threats.
  • Ensure a risk-based approach to IT Security is adopted in every part of the business and solutions
  • Work with members of the IT Security team to help design, implement and maintain security
  • Prepare for, identify (hunt) and remediate cyber threats
  • Operate and maintain IT Security controls related to SIEM, DLP, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Protection, etc.
  • Deliver IT Security projects from concept, approval, design, and implementation to operation
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with others to drive forward key security objectives
  • Strong documentation and report writing skills (to both technical and business audiences)
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills combined with technical IT Security acumen
  • Expert knowledge of Firewalls, TCP/IP, IPS, DLP, proxies, SIEM, & Endpoint Protection software
  • Financial and/or Banking industry experience preferred

Qualifications / certifications:
  • 7+ years' experience in security operations and/or incident response type roles including 2+ years in leadership or team lead role.
  • B.S. in a technology discipline (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or equivalent);
  • Security certifications such as CISSP and at least one GIAC GCIH, GSEC, GCFA, GCIA, GREM, GCFR or equivalent is preferred.
  • Proven track record with SIEM technologies including Splunk with accompanying certifications preferred i.e. Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defence Analyst.
  • Knowledge of incident handling life cycle based on an established framework: ISO 27035, SANS, NIST SP 800-61, CERT, ENISA
  • Experience with security and automation in hybrid native environments.

Our commitment to employees:
At CLS, we celebrate inclusion and consider this to be one of our strongest assets. We are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone feels comfortable to be who they are, and inclusion is valued. All employees have access to our inclusive benefits, including:
  • Holiday - UK/Asia: 25 holiday days and 3 'life days' (in addition to bank holidays). US: 23 holiday days.
  • 2 paid volunteer days so that you can actively support causes within your community that are important to you.
  • Generous parental leave policies to ensure you can enjoy valuable time with your family.
  • Parental transition coaching programmes and support services.
  • Wellbeing and mental health support resources to ensure you are looking after yourself, and able to support others.
  • Employee Networks (including our Women's Forum, Black Employee Network and Pride Network) in support of our organisational commitment to embrace and always be learning more about inclusivity.
  • Hybrid working to promote a healthy work/life balance, enabling employees to work collaboratively in the office when needed and work from home when they don't.
  • Active support of flexible working for all employees where possible.
  • Monthly 'Heads Down Days' with no meetings across the whole company.
  • Generous non-contributory pension provision for UK/Asia employees, and 401K match from CLS for US employees.
  • Private medical insurance and dental coverage.
  • Social events that give you opportunities to meet new people and broaden your network across the organisation.
  • Annual flu vaccinations.
  • Discounts and savings and cashback across a wide range of categories including health and retail for UK employees.
  • Discounted Gym membership - Complete Body Gym Discount/Sweat equity program for US employees.
  • All employees have access to Discover - our comprehensive learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning.
  • Access to frequent development sessions on a number of topics to help you be successful and develop your career at CLS.

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