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Acuren · 2 months ago

VP Cybersecurity

US-TX-Tomball

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

12+ years exp

Acuren is a trusted provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions, and they are seeking a VP of Cybersecurity to lead the enterprise cybersecurity strategy and operations. The role involves developing frameworks, managing incidents, and building a high-performing cybersecurity team while ensuring compliance and protecting digital assets.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute a company-wide cybersecurity strategy aligned with TIC’s business and risk priorities

Advise executive leadership and the Board on emerging cyber threats, regulatory trends, and security posture

Build and lead a multi-year roadmap that balances risk reduction, operational capability, and cost efficiency

Serve as a trusted advisor across IT, Operations, and Legal to embed security into systems and processes

Lead cybersecurity due diligence and integration for M&A activity, ensuring both tuck-in and transformational acquisitions are securely and efficiently brought into the company’s environment

Act as a hands-on leader for cybersecurity operations, including vulnerability management, incident response, and monitoring

Implement and manage core security technologies (SIEM, EDR, IAM, etc.) and coordinate SOC services

Oversee and improve threat detection, response, and recovery capabilities across on-premises and cloud environments

Drive continuous improvement through metrics, automation, and root cause analysis of security events

Maintain compliance with cybersecurity standards such as NIST 800-171, ISO 27001, and applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR)

Lead cybersecurity audits, assessments, and third-party risk management processes

Establish and enforce security policies, procedures, and awareness programs across all levels of the organization

Partner across IT and internal audit teams to strengthen SOX and other regulatory control environments

Recruit, coach, and develop a small but scalable cybersecurity team, over time, encompassing security operations, governance, and architecture

Foster a collaborative, business-aligned security culture that empowers teams while maintaining accountability

Manage external vendor and partner relationships to extend TIC’s security capabilities efficiently

Serve as the executive lead during security incidents, ensuring rapid containment, remediation, and communication

Maintain and routinely test incident response plans

Report regularly to senior leadership on cybersecurity posture, trends, and risk exposure

Qualification

Cybersecurity strategy developmentIncident response managementCompliance with NISTISOSOC managementCloud security frameworksCybersecurity program leadershipRisk managementTeam developmentContinuous improvementHands-on technical executionVendor managementCommunicationStrategic thinking