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Chicago, Illinois, United States
Hybrid
Summary
We are seeking a strategic and highly technical Vice President to lead our global Cyber Exposure Management / Cyber Engineering & Architecture organization within a complex, multinational enterprise. This executive will drive modernization of the Company’s cyber defense capabilities, shape long-term security architecture strategy, and lead large-scale transformation initiatives across infrastructure, cloud, AI-enabled technologies, operational technology, and enterprise platforms.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical credibility with executive leadership, operating effectively across engineering, architecture, operations, and business leadership teams. This leader will influence enterprise technology decisions, guide adoption of emerging technologies, and strengthen the organization’s ability to identify, prioritize, reduce, and operationalize cyber risk at scale.
This role reports directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and partners closely with global technology, infrastructure, cloud, digital transformation, AI, product engineering, and business leaders.
Essential Duties and responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Define and execute the global strategy for Cyber Exposure Management / Cyber Engineering & Architecture aligned to enterprise priorities and business transformation objectives.
Lead multi-year cybersecurity modernization programs across global environments.
Establish scalable and measurable security engineering and architecture practices.
Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership on emerging cyber threats and AI security implications.
Drive adoption of modern security operating models, automation, and platform standardization.
Cyber Exposure Management Leadership
Lead enterprise-wide exposure management capabilities including vulnerability management and attack surface management.
Mature risk-based prioritization models leveraging threat intelligence and exploitability.
Drive continuous reduction of enterprise attack surface.
Build integrated exposure management capabilities across security and infrastructure teams.
Establish executive-level metrics and dashboards.
Cyber Engineering & Architecture Leadership
Lead global security engineering and architecture teams.
Develop future-state enterprise security architecture supporting cloud transformation and AI adoption.
Establish architecture standards and secure-by-design principles.
Guide selection and optimization of cybersecurity platforms.
Oversee engineering roadmaps for cloud, IAM, endpoint, network, AI, DevSecOps, and OT security.
Emerging Technology & AI Leadership
Partner with enterprise AI and digital teams to enable secure adoption of AI.
Provide leadership around AI security, governance, integration, and model protection.
Evaluate emerging technologies and innovative security capabilities.
Influence enterprise technology strategies to embed cybersecurity early in transformation initiatives.
Executive Influence & Global Collaboration
Build strong partnerships across infrastructure, cloud, application, and business leadership functions.
Influence senior executives and stakeholders globally.
Lead globally distributed teams and develop leadership talent.
Present cybersecurity strategy and transformation outcomes to executive leadership and board stakeholders.
Success Measures
Reduction in enterprise cyber exposure and attack surface risk
Improved remediation and engineering delivery
Successful modernization of security architecture and engineering capabilities
Increased adoption of secure-by-design and automation practices
Executive confidence in cybersecurity transformation outcomes
Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, management information systems or similar.
15+ years of cybersecurity leadership experience in large global enterprises.
Proven leadership in Cyber Engineering, Security Architecture, Exposure Management, or Cloud Security.
Experience leading large global teams.
Strong executive presence and technical credibility.
Experience driving enterprise-wide cybersecurity transformation initiatives.
Experience in developing and implementing scalable Customer Trust Programs
Strong business acumen and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, AIGP, AAISM, or equivalent.
Significant experience with cloud services and cloud technologies (e.g. AWS and Microsoft Azure).
Technical Expertise
Enterprise security architecture
Cloud security and hybrid infrastructure
Exposure management and attack surface reduction
Zero Trust architecture
AI security and emerging technology risks
DevSecOps and secure engineering
Identity and access management
Leadership Characteristics
Strategic thinker with strong execution orientation
Highly collaborative and influential leader
Strong technical credibility
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and transformation environments
Skilled at balancing innovation with risk reduction
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting AI transformation initiatives.
Experience in multinational Fortune 500 environments.
Familiarity with OT and industrial environments.
Advanced degree preferred.
Relevant certifications such as CCSP, TOGAF, CEH or GIAC preferred.
To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.
Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.
Compensation:
$226,000.00 - $339,700.00 USD
Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process.
Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.