Vice President, Information Security

Lexitas

Vice President of Information Security building, scaling, and modernizing security programs at Lexitas. Collaborating with teams to leverage AI and improve security operations.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, scale, and modernize enterprise security program
Translate strategy into execution
Lead a growing team
Partner closely with IT, Product, Sales, and Operations
Drive company-wide security awareness initiatives and training programs
Develop governance frameworks for internal AI tools
Partner with engineering and product teams to secure AI-powered services
Identify and implement automation for high-volume, repeatable tasks
Oversee vulnerability management lifecycle
Lead incident response planning, detection, monitoring, and testing
Maintain compliance across SOC 2, HIPAA, and other frameworks
Advise leadership on risks, vulnerabilities, and emerging threats

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of progressive experience in information security
5+ years in leadership or program ownership roles
Proven success building or modernizing security programs in resource-constrained environments
Experience managing offshore or distributed teams
Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to both lead and execute
Deep expertise in security frameworks (NIST CSF, SOC 2, ISO, HIPAA)
Strong understanding of AI/ML security risks and ability to implement practical safeguards
Proven experience leveraging AI and automation to improve security operations
Experience managing and optimizing vendor relationships across security technologies
Excellent client-facing communication skills
Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with emerging standards (NIST AI RMF, OWASP LLM Top 10)
Experience in professional services, healthcare, or legal environments where compliance is critical
Ability to operate effectively in lean teams and scale through tools, vendors, and process improvements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Company paid maternity, baby bonding and military leave