Wasserman · 3 months ago
VP of Cybersecurity
USA-CA - Los Angeles HQ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expWasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. The Vice President of Cybersecurity will develop and oversee the enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy for a global organization, ensuring the protection of people, data, and technology through strong governance and compliance measures.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a global cybersecurity strategy aligned with business goals, risk tolerance, and regulatory requirements
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CIO, executive team, and board on emerging threats, risks, and mitigation strategies
Establish and maintain a security-first culture across the enterprise
Lead the company’s cybersecurity governance program, ensuring adherence to ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS benchmarks, and GDPR requirements
Manage enterprise risk assessments, reporting, and mitigation strategies
Direct and manage the Security Operations Center (SOC), including SIEM platforms, incident detection, response, and forensics
Oversee penetration testing, red-team exercises, and vulnerability management programs
Ensure remediation timelines are met and risks are communicated to leadership
Manage third-party MSPs and cybersecurity vendors to maximize efficiency and ROI
Lead the evaluation, selection, and lifecycle management of enterprise security tools (endpoint protection, DLP, identity security, cloud security, etc.)
Partner with IT and infrastructure teams to integrate security into all technology platforms, including Microsoft, Box, Google, Salesforce, Workday, and cloud environments
Advance zero-trust principles and modern security architectures across the organization
Design and implement enterprise-wide cybersecurity training and awareness programs to strengthen the 'human firewall.'
Oversee phishing simulations, compliance training, and role-based education tailored to different employee groups
Partner with the People team and IT training teams to ensure cybersecurity is embedded into onboarding and continuous learning
Measure and report on employee engagement and effectiveness of training programs, ensuring continuous improvement
Build, mentor, and lead a global cybersecurity team, including GRC specialists and security analysts
Foster cross-functional collaboration with IT, Data, Finance, the People Team, ESS, and Legal to strengthen enterprise defenses
Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the security function
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive IT and cybersecurity experience, with at least 4+ years in senior leadership roles within a global enterprise
Proven track record managing cybersecurity frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, GDPR
Deep expertise in GRC, enterprise risk management, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and remediation
Strong background in managing SOC operations, SIEM platforms, and MSP/vendor relationships
Demonstrated success in selecting and deploying enterprise cybersecurity tools across diverse technology ecosystems (AWS/Azure cloud, SaaS, hybrid)
Experience developing and scaling employee cybersecurity training and awareness programs
Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presence with ability to influence C-level stakeholders and board members
Preferred
Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CCISO, etc.) strongly preferred
Company
Wasserman
Wasserman provides marketing services to the most iconic sports figures, musical artists, brands, and properties.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Providence Equity Partners
2022-11-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Sam Alpert
SVP, Marketing - Music
Christa D'Alimonte
Chief Legal Officer
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