Center for Internet Security

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The Vice President of Software Engineering reports to the SVP and Chief Engineer and provides strategic and technical leadership for the development, delivery, and support of CIS’s software products. This role oversees a portfolio of agile, mission-driven engineering efforts and ensures alignment with organizational goals, user needs, and evolving technologies. The VP of Software Engineering empowers high-performing teams, drives engineering excellence, and ensures that CIS products and services consistently deliver exceptional value, reliability, and impact. What You'll Do: Provide strategic and operational leadership to meet mission objectives, including talent recruitment, development, and mentorship Shape and communicate a cohesive product vision that integrates technical innovation, user needs, and organizational priorities Position CIS’s software teams for high levels of productivity and quality by adopting and integrating modern, agile software development methods and tools, including AI-assisted development tools Foster collaboration across CIS departments to ensure product relevance, value, and technical cohesion Build, lead, and sustain high-performing Software Engineering and User Experience teams Drive alignment between Software Engineering and other business units to ensure practical, effective software development policies and practices Deliver measurable results through strong KPI performance, budget discipline, and adherence to quality standards Ensure CIS products exceed user expectations in performance, functionality, and usability Proactively identify and manage program and product risks, ensuring timely mitigation Perform other strategic and operational duties as assigned What You'll Need: Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field* 10+ years of progressive technical experience in software engineering 7+ years of leadership experience, primarily managing software development teams Proven success leading software development organizations using agile methods Demonstrated experience establishing and enforcing software development policies that align with compliance standards (ISO 2700x, SOC 2, GDPR, etc.) Strong background in CI/CD implementation and UX management Experience in the acquisition of software products and services as well as integration of third-party software products Exceptional leadership, project management, and communication skills Demonstrated business acumen with experience developing and managing departmental budgets Ability to translate mission objectives into measurable engineering outcomes Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with attention to detail Must be authorized to work in the United States It's a Plus if You Have: Advanced degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline Experience implementing or operating knowledge graph technologies Proven success leading remote and distributed teams Familiarity with AI-assisted software engineering and related emerging technologies *Additional years of relevant experience or a combination of an Associate’s degree or equivalent and relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree. At CIS, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment in which the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and views of our employees, members, and customers are valued and respected. It is through this commitment that we are able to work together towards our common mission: to make the connected world a safer place. Compensation Range: USD$188,300.00 - $338,900.00 Welcome to our employment section. Here you can view our current job openings and apply for positions online. Can't decide on just one opening? Our online application system allows you to easily apply to additional positions, after creating your profile! CIS takes pride in providing a comprehensive benefits package and supportive work environment. We offer a competitive total rewards package at the Center for Internet Security: Base salary is determined on a number of factors including, but not limited to, education, experience and skills Health (PPO, EPO, HSA), Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire $500 wellness card for Health Coverage Participants 401(k) with 4% Company Match, vested from the first day of hire Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Account (DCA) Life Insurance Bonding Leave Paid Volunteering Program Bonus eligibility Paid Time Off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, personal and sick time Paid Holidays Wellness Program Employee Engagement Activities Professional Development Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan PayDown Program Employee Referral program Employee Assistance Program The Center for Internet Security (CIS) makes the connected world a safer place for people, businesses, and governments through our core competencies of collaboration and innovation. We are a community-driven nonprofit responsible for industry-leading best practices for securing IT systems and data. CIS is also a trusted resource for cyber threat prevention, protection, response, and recovery for U.S. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) government entities and election offices. CIS has an award-winning reputation for investing in its people (click here to learn more), as well as continuous learning and development. We offer our employees diverse opportunities to expand their impact personally and professionally, in their local communities, and among one another. Core Leadership Principles drive our employees at every level of the organization, empowering them to be leaders in everything they do. We are a community-driven nonprofit, responsible for the CIS Controls® and CIS Benchmarks™, globally recognized best practices for securing IT systems and data. We lead a global community of IT professionals to continuously evolve these standards and provide products and services to proactively safeguard against emerging threats. Our CIS Hardened Images® provide secure, on-demand, scalable computing environments in the cloud. CIS is home to the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center® (MS-ISAC®), the trusted resource for cyber threat prevention, protection, response, and recovery for U.S. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial government entities, and the Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center® (EI-ISAC®), which supports the rapidly changing cybersecurity needs of U.S. elections offices.