at FREEMAN in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
About Us
Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’s largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 96-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
Summary
The Vice President of Security and Infrastructure is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and management of the organization’s cybersecurity and IT infrastructure including Cloud. This role ensures the security, reliability, and compliance of all IT systems and operations, aligning them with business objectives and regulatory requirements. The VP of Security and Infrastructure will lead a team of professionals, driving initiatives to protect the organization’s assets, data, and intellectual property from security threats and ensuring legal compliance.
This position will support our Information Technology team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week. The ideal candidate will be located in Dallas, TX; however, we are also open to candidates based out of:
+ Chicago, IL
+ Las Vegas, NV
+ Nashville, TN
+ Orlando, FL
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
+ Formulate and execute comprehensive security strategies to protect the organization’s IT infrastructure and data.
+ Oversee the development and enforcement of security policies, procedures, and guidelines
+ Identify and assess security risks, developing mitigation strategies to address potential threats
+ Conduct regular security risk assessments and audits to ensure compliance and identify vulnerabilities.
+ Lead the incident response team, managing the investigation and resolution of security breaches.
+ Develop and maintain an incident response plan, ensuring rapid and effective response to security incidents.
+ Define the strategic roadmap for IT infrastructure, aligning with organizational goals and emerging technologies.
+ Oversee the design, implementation, and management of robust and scalable IT infrastructure on-prem and cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP, SAP RISE)
+ Ensure the reliability, performance, and availability of IT systems and infrastructure.
+ Implement best practices for system maintenance, monitoring, and optimization.
+ Ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity regulations, standards, privacy and legal requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA).
+ Stay updated with evolving cybersecurity laws, privacy and regulations, implementing necessary changes to maintain compliance.
+ Develop and deliver cybersecurity training programs and content for employees and executives to promote a culture of security awareness.
+ Foster a security-conscious environment through regular communication and education initiatives.
Team Leadership and Development:
+ Lead and mentor a high-performing team of security and infrastructure professionals including contractors globally.
+ Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture, encouraging continuous learning and development.
+ Recruit, develop, and retain top talent within the security and infrastructure teams.
+ Conduct regular performance reviews, providing feedback and development opportunities.
+ Collaborate with other executive leaders, Business, and IT stakeholders to ensure security and infrastructure strategies support business objectives.
+ Partner with legal, compliance, and risk management teams to address security and compliance issues.
+ Communicate security and infrastructure strategies, plans, and performance to executive leadership and the board of directors
+ Serve as the primary point of contact for security-related inquiries and audits.
Education & Experience
+ Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
+ Minimum of 15 years of experience in IT security and infrastructure management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
+ Proven track record of developing and implementing successful security and infrastructure strategies.
+ Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent.
+ Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
+ Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
+ Ability to develop and execute strategic plans, manage budgets, and lead cross-functional teams
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
What We Offer
Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.
+ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Life, Accident and Disability
+ Retirement with Company Match
+ Paid Time Off
Diversity Commitment
At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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