Climate & Environment Full-time

Vice President, Information Security

Uplight

Posted

Jun 05, 2026

Location

Remote (US)

Type

Full-time

Compensation

$220000 - $250000

Mission

What you will drive

  • Define a cyber security strategy and capability roadmap that keeps pace with cyber threats and Uplight’s growth plans.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor a strategic, comprehensive enterprise risk management program.
  • Provide leadership to security professionals and teams, including recruitment, development, and performance management.
  • Own SOC 2 and other external audit programs and manage technical internal audit processes.

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role ensures the security and resilience of Uplight's clean energy platform, enabling the transition to renewable energy by protecting critical infrastructure and building trust with utility customers and partners.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • 10+ years of business experience in IT security, risk management, or Information Security with 7+ years in a leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of current and emerging cyber security risks and innovative risk management methods.
  • Experience applying security frameworks such as ISO 2700x, NIST CSF, or NIST 800-53 including compliance and audit strategies for cloud environments.
  • Expertise in domains such as application security, security operations, vulnerability management, incident response, identity and access management, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure).

Benefits

What's in it for you

Salary range: $220,000 to $250,000 + Bonus. Comprehensive benefits include flexible time off, generous parental leave, wellness stipend, work flexibility, and a supportive inclusive community. Uplight is a certified B Corporation.

About

Inside Uplight

Uplight makes software that manages energy resources in homes and businesses to balance the grid, accelerating the transition to clean energy and saving money for customers.