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.