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Sonny's Enterprises Inc. - Conveyorized Car Wash Equipment Leader · 3 days ago

VP - Cyber Security

US-FL-Tamarac

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Sonny's Enterprises Inc. is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, recognized for innovation in the industry. The Vice President of Cybersecurity will lead the company's cybersecurity program, focusing on protecting internal operations and customer-facing technologies while collaborating with various teams to enhance security measures.

Automotive

Responsibilities

Design and execute a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and roadmap that addresses both internal IT security and external product/application security

Conduct enterprise-wide maturity assessments using frameworks such as NIST CSF or ISO 27001; maintain a risk register and corrective action plans to close identified gaps

Lead risk management, vulnerability management, incident response, threat intelligence, and security awareness initiatives

Ensure security tools and processes (e.g., vulnerability management, MDR, cloud security, endpoint security) are effectively integrated into IT, engineering, and product workflows

Establish and oversee application security and secure SDLC practices; conduct assessments, baseline maturity, and drive remediation plans for external-facing technologies and software development processes

Manage and hold accountable external cybersecurity partners (MDR, CNAPP, MSSP) and ensure findings are prioritized and remediated on time

Build and manage a third-party risk management program, including vendor security assessments and ongoing monitoring

Ensure data classification, retention, and privacy controls meet regulatory and customer requirements

Oversee security audits and ensure compliance with industry frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC2, data privacy laws)

Represent the company’s cybersecurity posture during customer security reviews, RFPs, and contractual assessments, building confidence and trust in company practices

Define and track cybersecurity KPIs and KRIs to measure posture and drive continuous improvement; provide periodic updates to senior leadership on posture and risks

Foster a security-minded culture and develop internal capability (directly and through external partners) to meet evolving threats

Perform other duties as required to support the cybersecurity mission and enterprise objectives

Qualification

Cybersecurity strategyRisk managementVulnerability managementApplication securityCloud securityNIST CSFISO 27001SIEMCISSPCommunication skillsLeadershipCritical thinkingTime managementDetail oriented

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field

10+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience with a strong record of building or significantly maturing security programs

Broad expertise in internal IT security, cloud security (Azure, AWS), vulnerability management, and data protection

Proven track record of leading operations within multi-cloud environments and using security tools for threat detection, monitoring, and response

Track record of conducting enterprise-wide assessments and building corrective action plans using frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or SOC2

Hands-on experience with SIEM, endpoint security, DLP, vulnerability management, and M365 security tools

Experience leading application security and secure SDLC initiatives, including assessing and governing security in software development environments

Ability to engage with engineers and developers on application and product security while also managing operational IT security

Demonstrated strength in representing cybersecurity posture to executives, customers, and auditors

Experience managing outsourced security partners (MDR, CNAPP, MSSP) and coordinating with IT, engineering, product, and business leaders

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources

Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates other to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others

Computer Proficiency – Ability to manipulate datasets using SQL, Excel and other data wrangling tools. Experience in BI/Visualization tools is a plus. Strong understanding of ERP data structure and data model creation. Experience with the Azure data platform a plus

Quality Control Analysis - Conducts tests and inspections of data to evaluate the quality of data submissions. Attention to detail is critical to detect defects that could be easily missed

Communication Skills - Work requires professional written and verbal communication, the ability to write clearly, succinctly, and understandably. Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Interpersonal Relationships – Ability to build rapport and relate well to all kinds of people, treats all people with respect, courtesy and consideration, respects differences in attitudes and perspectives of others. Listens, observes, and strives to gain understanding of others

Personal Accountability - Accepts personal responsibility for the consequences of personal actions; avoids placing unnecessary blame on others

Detail Oriented – Possesses a high attention to detail and can process multiple data requirements accurately and in a timely manner

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects

Judgment and Decision Making - Considers the relative costs, benefits, impact or consequences of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Ability to make decisions in a timely manner

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

CISSP, CISM, or similar certifications strongly preferred

Relevant security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM) are strongly preferred

Benefits

100% employer paid medical plan

401(k) match

Additional medical plans

Dental

Vision

Flex spending account

Short-term and long-term disability & life insurance coverage

Company

Sonny's Enterprises Inc. - Conveyorized Car Wash Equipment Leader

With complete tunnel systems in each of the 50 United States and equipment in countries worldwide, Sonny's equipment delivers millions of clean, dry, shiny cars each year, around the globe.

Founded in 1949

Tamarac, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees