VP Information Security

Be part of a team that's committed to making a difference. We believe in our work and our customers.

Position Location

Remote Type

Hybrid

Office Location (if not fully remote)

4750 S Biltmore Lane , Madison, Wisconsin 53718

As the VP of Information Security, you will be the primary architect and champion of our enterprise security vision. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will build and execute a multi-year roadmap that protects our infrastructure while accelerating—not slowing down—our core business objectives. You will actively guide our technical operations—from cloud architecture to incident response—while fostering a collaborative culture where security is viewed as a shared partnership across the organization.

Join us in Madison!

This hybrid role offers the best of both worlds: the focus of remote work combined with collaborative days at our HQ.

Currently out of state?

We provide relocation support to help you make the move to Wisconsin seamless.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and drive a practical, multi-year security roadmap that scales with global business goals and adapts to evolving threat landscapes.

• Partner closely with Privacy, Compliance, and Legal teams to build smart, automated security controls that naturally meet GLBA, FTC Safeguards, and state privacy requirements.

• Mature our security governance, translating complex technical risks into clear, actionable insights for leadership to help guide business decisions.

• Guide and mentor the teams handling threat detection, vulnerability management, and modern ransomware defense. Lead collaborative, cross-functional incident response drills and tabletop exercises.

• Champion "Security by Design" across our cloud ecosystems (Azure/AWS), ensuring robust architecture across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and Identity & Access Management (IAM).

• Shape our third-party risk management (TPRM) programs, collaborating with procurement to ensure vendor partnerships maintain high data protection standards without creating bottlenecks.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Information Security, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role guiding security engineering or operations for a mid-to-large organization (2,000+ users).

• Strong working knowledge of GLBA, FTC Safeguards Rule, and financial sector privacy regulations, with a focus on translating them into technical reality.

• Deep technical roots in building and scaling frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.

• Hands-on familiarity with cloud security architecture (Azure/AWS), Zero Trust principles, and modern defensive strategies.

• Proven experience preparing technical environments and teams for successful regulatory examinations and external audits.

• CISSP certification required; Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity or a related technical field preferred.

Fairway Home Mortgage, founded in 1996, is a nationwide leader in the mortgage industry. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do. We deliver personalized loan solutions with some of the fastest turn times in the industry. Our mission is to act as trusted advisors, guiding clients through every step of the mortgage process to exceed expectations and ensure satisfaction.

Our culture promotes innovation, growth, and collaboration, offering exciting career paths and professional development. Whether you're starting out or advancing your career, Fairway is a place where your skills and ambitions can thrive.

Current Employees: Head to the Fairway Careers Hub in Workday for internal job openings.

We post some job openings internally for our employees and others externally for the general public. If you cannot find the perfect role right now, do not hesitate to contact the Careers Team at ***email_hidden*** . We can answer any questions and keep you updated on future opportunities.

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