Highwire Public Relations, Inc. is hiring: Vice President (Cybersecurity) New Sa

About Highwire

Highwire is a strategic marketing communications agency at the intersection of innovation and industry. We partner with ambitious companies and established brands to navigate complexity, lead markets, and grow with purpose. With integrated expertise in strategic communications, creative, and insights, we cut through the noise to deliver bold ideas and measurable impact across B2B technology, healthcare, cybersecurity, energy and sustainability, professional and financial services, and more.

At Highwire, we believe that storytelling fuels transformation. And the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a values-driven agency, we foster an inclusive environment where everyoneregardless of age, race/ethnicity, size, shape, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and different abilitiescan feel safe, celebrated and worthy.

We ensure every Highwire Walker has unique support to climb to success. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is permanent and foundational to our business and culture. We aspire to change our industry and build a better future for all.

Our people-first culture is driven by four core values:

• Team Empowerment
• Growth Mindset
• Inclusion Always
• Fierce Distinction

Were looking for individuals with big ideas, strong opinions, and the energy to bring them to life. If you thrive in an environment that values personal accountability, high standards, and boundless motivation, this is the opportunity for you. Be part of our award-winning culture and contribute to an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact.

Position Overview

As Vice President of Cybersecurity at Highwire, you will serve as a leader within our cybersecurity communications practice, helping shape strategy, drive growth, and deliver impactful communications programs for the worlds most innovative and influential cybersecurity brands. You will oversee a portfolio of complex, high-value accounts, lead senior client relationships, and guide teams in delivering consistent, exceptional results.

This is a leadership opportunity for a strategic, handson communications professional with 10+ years of agency experience and deep fluency in the cybersecurity ecosystem. You will mentor teams, contribute to thought leadership, and play an important role in new business, talent development, and the continued evolution of Highwires cybersecurity offering.

What Youll Do

• Serve as a lead for a portfolio of key cybersecurity accounts, setting strategic direction and ensuring bestinclass delivery.
• Advise clients across threat intelligence, cloud and infrastructure security, identity and access management, incident response, vulnerability research, and security operations.
• Define and oversee integrated communications strategies that build brand authority, trust, and longterm market leadership in a risksensitive industry.
• Provide executivelevel counsel on messaging, positioning, reputation management, crisis and vulnerability response, and riskbased narratives.
• Guide teams in translating complex technical cybersecurity concepts into clear, compelling, and businessrelevant stories for executive, technical, and mainstream audiences.
• Own senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and escalation point while ensuring client satisfaction, retention, and expansion.
• Identify and drive organic growth opportunities across existing accounts, including expanded thought leadership, researchdriven storytelling, and executive visibility programs.
• Oversee financial performance for assigned accounts, including budgets, forecasting, staffing models, and margin management.

Media, Thought Leadership & Market Influence

• Contribute to Highwires point of view on cybersecurity trends, emerging threats, regulatory developments, and market shifts.
• Maintain and deepen relationships with toptier cybersecurity, technology, business, and policy media, as well as analysts and key industry influencers.
• Oversee thought leadership programs grounded in security research, vulnerability disclosures, threat intelligence, and datadriven insights.
• Guide executive visibility strategies, including media training, keynote placements, bylined content, and conference speaking opportunities.
• Support integrated amplification strategies across earned, owned, and social channels to extend the reach of research, product innovation, and executive commentary.
• Represent Highwire and its clients at major cybersecurity industry events and conferences (e.g., RSA, BlackHat, DEFCON, and regional security forums).

Agency Operations, Leadership & Growth

• Lead, mentor, and develop account teams, setting a high standard for strategic thinking, client service, and quality.
• Support team growth through recruitment, coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Play a key role in new business development, contributing to pitch strategy, proposal development, and client presentations.
• Partner with agency leadership and peers to support Highwires cybersecurity gotomarket efforts and service evolution.
• Contribute to agency marketing initiatives, including award submissions, case studies, and promotion of proprietary cybersecurity research.
• Champion Highwires culture of inclusion, empowerment, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of PR or strategic communications experience, with significant agency leadership experience (required)
• Deep expertise leading communications for cybersecurity companies, including SaaS security, threat intelligence, cloud security, identity, network defense, or SOC platforms
• Proven success owning and scaling integrated communications programs for complex, highgrowth technology clients
• Strong command of the cybersecurity media landscape, analyst community, and industry influencers
• Exceptional strategic writing, editing, and storytelling capabilities
• Demonstrated experience providing executivelevel client counsel and managing senior stakeholder relationships
• Track record of building, mentoring, and retaining highperforming teams
• Strong business acumen, including experience with forecasting, resourcing, and revenue growth
• Experience supporting and winning new business in a competitive agency environment
• Confident, collaborative, and decisive leader with a passion for cybersecurity innovation
• Thrives in a fastpaced, highgrowth environment while balancing strategic and operational priorities

The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $195,000, with the final offer based on a combination of factors, including education, relevant experience, skills, prior training, internal equity, and local geographic market data. This role also includes a competitive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, generous paid time off, and additional perks designed to support your overall wellbeing and growth.

Hybrid: Candidates located within commuting distance of our NewYork, NY or SanFrancisco, CA offices follow a hybrid schedule, with two inoffice days per week.

Remote: We hire for fully remote roles in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, NewHampshire, NewJersey, NewYork, NorthCarolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, RhodeIsland, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C.

Please note: We are only able to consider candidates who reside in one of the locations listed above at the time of hire.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with meritbased opportunities for growth
• Flexible hybrid work model tailored to your schedule and lifestyle
• Generous vacation policy, including extended summer and winter breaks
• Early logoff on Fridays through our Empower Hours program
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Home office equipment stipend
• Annual Growth Mindset Stipend for books, events, or learning experiences
• Monthly technology reimbursement
• Wellness benefit program for mental and physical health
• Donation matching program
• Mentorship and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Monthly recognition and team celebrations
• Employee referral and new business referral bonuses
• Quarterly Highwire events and team gatherings
• Dogfriendly office environment
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where you can grow and do your best work

Highwire is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.