Black Duck · 2 weeks ago
VP of Cyber Security
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
10+ years expBlack Duck Software, Inc. helps organizations build secure, high-quality software, minimizing risks while maximizing speed and productivity. The VP of Cybersecurity will lead a global security program and maturity roadmap, partnering with a third-party security firm to enhance security measures and compliance across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Own the 24‑month global security roadmap developed with an external partner; drive planning, resource allocation, cross‑region rollout, milestone tracking, and KPI delivery
Deliver and maintain certifications and frameworks: lead efforts to achieve ISO 27001 certification, align to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and ensure GDPR compliance (and applicable regional privacy laws)
Lead the cybersecurity transformation: redesign the security operating model, establish regional capability hubs, hire and upskill teams, and integrate security into engineering and product lifecycles (DevSecOps)
Modernize security tooling and architecture: define global architecture for IAM, cloud security, vulnerability management, SIEM/XDR, DLP, and secure SDLC integrations; manage vendor selection and lifecycle
Establish enterprise governance and risk programs: policy management, risk assessments, third‑party risk, incident response, crisis management, business continuity, and regular tabletop exercises
Client‑facing responsibilities (~20%): act as a senior security advisor to key global customers, lead security briefings and audits, support RFPs and security questionnaire responses, and maintain strong client relationships
Reporting and stakeholder communication: deliver executive and Board‑level reporting on security posture, program progress, risk, and ROI
Manage external partners and audits: coordinate with the third‑party consulting firm, external auditors, penetration testing vendors, and technology providers
People leadership: recruit, mentor, retain, and scale global security talent; define career paths, training programs, and local leadership to sustain capabilities
Qualification
Required
10+ years in cybersecurity leadership, including enterprise‑scale, multi‑region transformation and certification programs
Proven track record delivering ISO 27001 certification, NIST Cybersecurity Framework implementations, and GDPR compliance
Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), IAM, secure SDLC/DevSecOps, vulnerability management, logging/SIEM/XDR, data protection
Demonstrated experience in client‑facing roles supporting enterprise customers on security and audit matters
Excellent presentation skills for C‑level and Board audiences across time zones and cultures
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent; relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead
Preferred
Prior experience at a global SaaS company or security vendor
Hands‑on experience automating security controls and cloud‑native security architectures
Track record building regional security teams and operating models in high‑growth international environments
Familiarity with regional privacy and security regulations beyond GDPR (e.g., CCPA/CPRA, UK GDPR, APAC privacy laws)
Company
Black Duck
Black Duck® meets the board-level risks of modern software with True Scale Application Security, ensuring uncompromised trust in software for the regulated, AI-powered world.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$82.5MKey Investors
N47General CatalystSplit Rock Partners
2024-10-01Private Equity
2024-05-06Acquired
2016-07-18Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Jason Schmitt
Chief Executive Officer
Roman Telerman
Chief Financial Officer
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