Vice President (Cybersecurity)

About Highwire

Highwire is a strategic marketing communications agency at the intersection of innovation and industry. We partner with ambitious companies and established brands to navigate complexity lead markets and grow with purpose. With integrated expertise in strategic communications creative and insights we cut through the noise to deliver bold ideas and measurable impact across B2B technology healthcare cybersecurity energy and sustainability professional and financial services and more.

At Highwire we believe that storytelling fuels transformation. And the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a values-driven agency we foster an inclusive environment where everyoneregardless of age race/ethnicity size shape gender identity sexual orientation religion and different abilitiescan feel safe celebrated and worthy.

We ensure every Highwire Walker has unique support to climb to success. Our commitment to diversity inclusion and belonging is permanent and foundational to our business and culture. We aspire to change our industry and build a better future for all.

Our people-first culture is driven by four core values:

• Team Empowerment
• Growth Mindset
• Inclusion Always
• Fierce Distinction

Were looking for individuals with big ideas strong opinions and the energy to bring them to life. If you thrive in an environment that values personal accountability high standards and boundless motivation this is the opportunity for you. Be part of our award-winning culture and contribute to an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact.

Highwire. Above all.

Position Overview

As Vice President of Cybersecurity at Highwire you will serve as a leader within our cybersecurity communications practice helping shape strategy drive growth and deliver impactful communications programs for the worlds most innovative and influential cybersecurity brands. You will oversee a portfolio of complex high-value accounts lead senior client relationships and guide teams in delivering consistent exceptional results.

This is a leadership opportunity for a strategic hands-on communications professional with 10 years of agency experience and deep fluency in the cybersecurity ecosystem. You will mentor teams contribute to thought leadership and play an important role in new business talent development and the continued evolution of Highwires cybersecurity offering.

What Youll Do

Practice & Client Leadership

• Serve as a lead for a portfolio of key cybersecurity accounts setting strategic direction and ensuring best-in-class delivery.
• Advise clients across threat intelligence cloud and infrastructure security identity and access management incident response vulnerability research and security operations.
• Define and oversee integrated communications strategies that build brand authority trust and long-term market leadership in a risk-sensitive industry.
• Provide executive-level counsel on messaging positioning reputation management crisis and vulnerability response and risk-based narratives.
• Guide teams in translating complex technical cybersecurity concepts into clear compelling and business-relevant stories for executive technical and mainstream audiences.
• Own senior client relationships acting as a trusted advisor and escalation point while ensuring client satisfaction retention and expansion.
• Identify and drive organic growth opportunities across existing accounts including expanded thought leadership research-driven storytelling and executive visibility programs.
• Oversee financial performance for assigned accounts including budgets forecasting staffing models and margin management.

Media Thought Leadership & Market Influence

• Contribute to Highwires point of view on cybersecurity trends emerging threats regulatory developments and market shifts.
• Maintain and deepen relationships with top-tier cybersecurity technology business and policy media as well as analysts and key industry influencers.
• Oversee thought leadership programs grounded in security research vulnerability disclosures threat intelligence and data-driven insights.
• Guide executive visibility strategies including media training keynote placements bylined content and conference speaking opportunities.
• Support integrated amplification strategies across earned owned and social channels to extend the reach of research product innovation and executive commentary.
• Represent Highwire and its clients at major cybersecurity industry events and conferences (e.g. RSA Black Hat DEF CON and regional security forums).

Agency Operations Leadership & Growth

• Lead mentor and develop account teams setting a high standard for strategic thinking client service and quality.
• Support team growth through recruitment coaching performance management and professional development.
• Play a key role in new business development contributing to pitch strategy proposal development and client presentations.
• Partner with agency leadership and peers to support Highwires cybersecurity go-to-market efforts and service evolution.
• Contribute to agency marketing initiatives including award submissions case studies and promotion of proprietary cybersecurity research.
• Champion Highwires culture of inclusion empowerment collaboration and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

• 10 years of PR or strategic communications experience with significant agency leadership experience (required)
• Deep expertise leading communications for cybersecurity companies including SaaS security threat intelligence cloud security identity network defense or SOC platforms
• Proven success owning and scaling integrated communications programs for complex high-growth technology clients
• Strong command of the cybersecurity media landscape analyst community and industry influencers
• Exceptional strategic writing editing and storytelling capabilities
• Demonstrated experience providing executive-level client counsel and managing senior stakeholder relationships
• Track record of building mentoring and retaining high-performing teams
• Strong business acumen including experience with forecasting resourcing and revenue growth
• Experience supporting and winning new business in a competitive agency environment
• Confident collaborative and decisive leader with a passion for cybersecurity innovation
• Thrives in a fast-paced high-growth environment while balancing strategic and operational priorities

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Location & Work Environment

Highwire offers both remote and hybrid work options depending on where you live.

Hybrid: Candidates located within commuting distance of our New York NY or San Francisco CA offices follow a hybrid schedule with two in-office days per week.

Remote: We hire for fully remote roles in the following states: California Colorado Connecticut Florida Illinois Iowa Kansas Maryland Massachusetts Michigan New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas Utah Virginia Washington Washington D.C.

Please note: We are only able to consider candidates who reside in one of the locations listed above at the time of hire.

Highwire Perks & Benefits

Our people-first culture is reflected in the meaningful benefits flexibility and support we offer:

• Competitive salary with merit-based opportunities for growth
• Flexible hybrid work model tailored to your schedule and lifestyle
• Generous vacation policy including extended summer and winter breaks
• Early log-off on Fridays through our Empower Hours program
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage plus FSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Commuter benefits
• Home office equipment stipend
• Annual Growth Mindset Stipend for books events or learning experiences
• Monthly technology reimbursement
• Wellness benefit program for mental and physical health
• Donation matching program
• Mentorship and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Monthly recognition and team celebrations
• Employee referral and new business referral bonuses
• Quarterly Highwire events and team gatherings
• Dog-friendly office environment
• A supportive inclusive and collaborative workplace where you can grow and do your best work