Discovery Education · 2 months ago
VP, Chief Information Security Officer
Charlotte, NC, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expDiscovery Education is seeking an experienced and strategic VP, Chief Information Security Officer to lead the continued maturation, implementation, and continuous improvement of their enterprise-wide information security and compliance programs. This role is responsible for protecting corporate systems, customer-facing products, data assets, and brand reputation while ensuring security is both a foundation of trust and an enabler of innovation.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive information security strategy aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements
Establish governance frameworks and policies to ensure consistent and effective security practices
Oversee IT security operations, including network security, endpoint protection, identity and access management, and disaster recovery
Integrate security principles across the product development lifecycle, including secure coding, vulnerability management, and incident response
Lead programs to achieve and maintain compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, FERPA, COPPA, GDPR, and other relevant standards
Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies across the organization
Oversee third-party risk assessments and ensure vendors meet security requirements
Collaborate with Legal, IT, and Business Systems teams to manage vendor relationships
Lead proactive incident response planning and real-time management of security events
Develop and maintain crisis communication protocols
Partner with Legal, Product, Engineering, and Data teams to uphold global data privacy standards
Implement governance practices for data protection
Promote a strong security culture through training, simulations, and executive tabletop exercises
Lead and develop a high-performing security team
Partner with IT, Engineering, Legal, and Product Management to embed security into business operations
Respond to customer security inquiries and support audits and contract reviews
Provide clear, actionable updates to executives and board-level stakeholders
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in information security leadership roles
Proven expertise in cloud-native environments (AWS preferred), SaaS security, and modern software development
Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to the education and technology sectors
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical issues into business impacts
Experience leading audits and certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
Legal right to work in the United States
High integrity, ownership, and accountability
Preferred
Advanced degree or certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA)
Experience in K-12, EdTech, SaaS, or regulated industries
Familiarity with Microsoft Security Stack (Defender, Sentinel) and Hyperproof or similar compliance tools
Knowledge of AI-related security threats and mitigation strategies
M&A analysis experience
Benefits
Career Development Ownership - Be the driver of your success!
Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders
Constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building
Uncapped career growth
Leave for life’s moments including 7 recognized holidays
Take PTO without the vacation guilt
Up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December)
Company
Discovery Education
Discovery Education offers standards-aligned digital curriculum resources and engaging content for K-12 classrooms. It is a sub-organization of Warner Bros Discovery.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-03-09Acquired
Leadership Team
Brian Shaw
Chief Executive Officer
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