Vista Equity Partners · 3 hours ago
VP, Cybersecurity
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$330K/yr - $390K/yr
12+ years expVista Equity Partners is a global technology investor specializing in enterprise software. They are seeking a VP of Cybersecurity who will act as a Chief Information Security Officer for portfolio companies, providing expert leadership in cyber strategy, governance, and incident response while driving cyber excellence across their investments.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Serve as an acting CISO for portfolio companies when needed, delivering immediate stability, clarity, and direction
Build or mature cyber programs, including strategy, roadmap, governance, and operating models
Run or oversee major incidents, bringing structure and calm during chaotic situations
Support portfolio leadership during material cyber incidents and breaches, providing executive level guidance, stabilizing decision making, and ensuring the right technical and strategic actions occur quickly
Assess cyber maturity, identify the highest value improvements, and develop pragmatic, board ready action plans
Navigate complex trade offs with CEOs, CTOs, and CISOs, driving alignment and accountability
Design and execute end to end security programs across cloud, application, data, identity, and infrastructure
Implement common security standards and best practices across the portfolio
Create metrics, KPIs, reporting structures, and governance frameworks that ensure durable risk reduction
Perform deep dive assessments of target companies and add ons, including architecture, threat exposure, engineering/security practices, product security, and compliance
Produce clear diligence reports that influence investment decisions and highlight value creation opportunities
Advise CEOs, executive teams, and boards on cyber strategy, material risks, budget, and organizational design
Guide leaders through difficult prioritization and risk trade off discussions with a balanced, pragmatic approach
Ensure high quality cyber governance across the portfolio — policies, controls, oversight, reporting, and audit readiness
Partner closely with the CISO, Compliance, Legal, and Value Creation teams to drive portfolio wide cyber uplift
Serve as a key thought leader, shaping our approach to cyber maturity, value creation, and portfolio enablement
Contribute to fund raising, thought leadership, or external facing initiatives as required
Qualification
Required
Deep, expert-level cybersecurity leadership experience across technical, operational, and risk domains, including M&A and cyber due diligence, incident response and crisis management, cloud and application security, product security, governance/risk/compliance, and enterprise security program design and execution
Demonstrated ability to partner with private equity deal teams to assess prospective investments and support value creation initiatives, particularly within cybersecurity- and privacy-focused businesses
Broad technical mastery across core cybersecurity capabilities, including identity and access management, detection and response, vulnerability management, secure software engineering, data protection and privacy, security policies and standards, and third-party/vendor risk management
12–20+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience, including prior service as a CISO or senior deputy CISO in high-growth, complex, or multi-entity environments; enterprise software or technology-enabled businesses preferred
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required
Preferred
Experience working with or advising private equity–backed companies strongly preferred
Master's degree in cybersecurity, engineering, computer science, business administration, or a related discipline preferred
Professional certifications strongly preferred (not required), including CISSP, CISM, CCSP, GIAC (e.g., GCIH, GCIA, GRID, GCSA), OSCP, CISA, or equivalent credentials demonstrating technical depth and governance discipline
Benefits
Annual cash bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Vista Equity Partners
Vista Equity Partners (Vista) is a leading global technology investor specializing in software.
501-1000 employees
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