Senior security leader responsible for defining and integrating enterprise security capabilities across operations engineering risk compliance network security and identity. Drives multi-year security services roadmap vendor strategy solution design cross-domain collaboration executive communications and continuous improvement (DevSecOps Zero Trust automation). Partners with sales/presales and delivers portfolio governance KPIs and industry intelligence to mature security posture and support business priorities.

Description
At CDW we make it happen together. Trust connection and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. Job Summary The Head of Security Strategic Services & Solutions is a senior security leader responsible for defining integrating and advancing enterprise security capabilities across operations engineering risk compliance network security and identity services domains. This role partners directly with peer leaders across Modern Security Operations Security Engineering Network Security Physical Security Risk & Compliance Controls and Identity & Access Management (IAM) delivery practices to drive a unified forward-looking security strategy aligned with business priorities. This leader combines deep industry awareness strategic thinking and solution architecture expertise to ensure the services delivery organization adopts best-in-class security capabilities leverages leading vendors effectively and anticipates emerging threats and regulatory trends. What you will do
* 1. Enterprise Security Strategy & Integration
* Develop and maintain a multi-year security services and solutions roadmap aligned with enterprise risk and digital transformation objectives working closely with the Global Security Strategy Office.
* Ensure strategic alignment across:
* Modern Security Operations (SOC XDR threat detection & response)
* Security Engineering & Architecture
* Network Security (Zero Trust segmentation SASE cloud network controls)
* Risk Compliance & Controls (GRC regulatory adherence audit readiness)
* Identity & Access Management (IAM PAM CIAM identity governance)
* Identify capability gaps and lead cross-functional initiatives to mature security posture.
* 2. Strategic Partner to Security Domain Leaders
* Act as a peer advisor and strategic integrator across security domains.
* Facilitate collaboration between operational and engineering teams to reduce silos.
* Ensure controls identity network and detection strategies work cohesively.
* Support security leaders in evaluating new technologies architecture decisions and transformation programs.
* Assist sales and presales as an industry expert for complex customer security solutions.
* 3. Industry & Market Intelligence
* Maintain deep awareness of:
* Emerging cyber threats and adversary trends
* Evolving regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g. NIST CSF ISO 27001 CIS Zero Trust frameworks)
* Modern security operating models and automation trends
* Track leading security vendors and innovators across:
* Detection & Response (e.g. CrowdStrike Microsoft Palo Alto Networks SentinelOne)
* Network Security & SASE (e.g. Palo Alto Zscaler Cisco Fortinet)
* Identity & Access Management (e.g. Okta Microsoft Entra SailPoint CyberArk)
* Cloud Security & CNAPP (e.g. Wiz Prisma Cloud Lacework)
* GRC & Controls Platforms
* Provide executive insights and recommendations on vendor strategy platform consolidation and investment priorities.
* 4. Solution Design & Portfolio Governance
* Lead evaluation and design of enterprise security solutions.
* Ensure architectural coherence across cloud on-prem and hybrid environments.
* Drive standardization of tools integration strategies and automation.
* Establish KPIs and maturity metrics to measure capability effectiveness.
* 5. Executive Engagement & Communication
* Translate complex security topics into business-aligned risk narratives.
* Present strategy updates and investment cases to executive leadership.
* Contribute to board-level security briefings where appropriate.
* Partner with Delivery Sales and Presales leaders to prioritize initiatives as well as key Security vendors.
* 6. Innovation & Continuous Improvement
* Evaluate emerging technologies such as AI-driven security analytics identity-centric security models and automation platforms.
* Promote DevSecOps Zero Trust and secure-by-design principles.
* Champion continuous improvement in detection speed control effectiveness and identity governance
What we expect of you
* Bachelors of Business Accounting MIS Cybersecurity or related field of study and 10+ years of experience in professional services or VAR organization with demonstrated track record of revenue growth and evolving delivery capabilities while successfully partnering with delivery professionals channel partners sellers and solution architects OR 14+ years of experience in professional services or VAR organization with demonstrated track record of revenue growth and evolving delivery capabilities while successfully partnering with delivery professionals channel partners sellers and solution architects
* 3+ experience managing leading and/or delivering professional services or consulting teams
* 2+ years in cybersecurity
* Experience working with customer C-Suite and Board Members (CRO CAE CFO CIO CTO CISO GC)
* Demonstrated track record of leading and growing teams and developing talent.
* Player/coach mentality.
* Understands quantitative and qualitative risk analysis and risk exposures underlying common security frameworks standards and compliance regulations
* Experience working on complex projects and business challenges.
* Strategic thinker with enterprise mindset
* Strong executive presence and communication skills
* Ability to influence without direct authority
* Data-driven decision maker with commercial acumen
* Balances innovation with risk management discipline
* Ability to be an evangelist for CDW customers and serve according to CDW's values.
* Ability to travel up to 25%
* Experience at large professional services and/or Big 4 consulting firm(s) VARs financial services or security consulting services firm a plus Pay range: $ 137000- $ 190360 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 35% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: [https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business government education and healthcare customers in the United States the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together we unite. Together we win. Together we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law. CDW is committed to fostering an equitable transparent and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process CDW's goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience strengths skills and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more please review [CDW's AI Applicant Notice](https://www.cdwjobs.com/pages/ai-applicant-notice).