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Vice President, Information Security

David Weekley Homes · Retail · 1,001-5,000 employees

Houston, TX · Hybrid · full_time

CLI Career Level

VP-equivalent

Moderate confidence

Opportunity Score

48/100

Below average

High confidence

Executive Fit

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First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last verified 2 hours ago · Sourced from LinkedIn — VP / Head of Security (US)

CLI Take

Scope matches the title

CLI reads this as a VP-equivalent mandate, consistent with how the employer has titled it. CLI's analysis of the posting describes a strategic build or transformation mandate. The reporting line sits below the executive team — the role reports to Information Services Leadership. Total compensation and team size are not disclosed and remain the main open questions before pursuing it.

Why this role scores the way it does

48/100 — below average opportunity quality. CLI reads this as a VP-equivalent mandate. Strongest signal: CLI's analysis of the posting describes a strategic build or transformation mandate. Main drag on the score: The reporting line sits below the executive team — the role reports to Information Services Leadership. 3 of 10 dimensions are not disclosed, which lowers confidence rather than the score.

Career level read

VP-equivalent — The employer lists this as “Vice President, Information Security”. CLI reads it as VP-equivalent because the role shows 1,001-5,000 employee organization, executive committee exposure.

Moderate confidence

What makes it attractive

  • CLI's analysis of the posting describes a strategic build or transformation mandate.
  • Employer profile: 1,001-5,000 employee organization, privately held, not applicable, revenue 1b 10b.

What to probe before applying

  • The reporting line sits below the executive team — the role reports to Information Services Leadership.
  • The posting reads closer to an individual contributor mandate: hands-on delivery expected.
  • Scope language covers executive committee exposure.

Scoring components · Below average

Compensation versus comparable rolesNot disclosed · excluded from the score

Compensation is not disclosed and there is no comparable set to place it against.

Reporting level0 · weight 12%

The reporting line sits below the executive team — the role reports to Information Services Leadership.

Functional and geographic scope21 · weight 12%

Scope language covers executive committee exposure.

Quality of the mandate100 · weight 12%

CLI's analysis of the posting describes a strategic build or transformation mandate.

Executive and board exposure65 · weight 10%

The posting references executive or committee-level interaction.

Role authority versus title25 · weight 10%

The posting reads closer to an individual contributor mandate: hands-on delivery expected.

Company scale and trajectory83 · weight 10%

Employer profile: 1,001-5,000 employee organization, privately held, not applicable, revenue 1b 10b.

Team ownershipNot disclosed · excluded from the score

Team size: not disclosed.

Budget ownershipNot disclosed · excluded from the score

Budget ownership: not disclosed.

Risk signals50 · weight 5%

Signals worth probing: This role reports directly to our Information Services team - indicates a reporting line into the IT organization rather than a direct executive or CEO reporting line for a VP title.; This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution. We need someone who can... stay close enough to operations to drive results directly. - indicates a lean or non-existent initial team requiring the VP to perform practitioner tasks..

Dimensions the employer does not disclose are excluded and the remaining weights are rebalanced, so missing information lowers confidence rather than the score.

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Compensation

No compensation disclosed and insufficient comparable data to estimate.

Sample size not yet sufficient for a market comparison

Directly responsible for managing security budget.

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The mandate

As the inaugural Vice President of Information Security, this leader is hired to build the company's enterprise security program from the ground up. The role requires a hybrid of strategic planning and hands-on operational management of SIEM, EDR, and identity tools while partnering with regional leadership to mature the company's risk posture.

Reports into the Information Services team; will build the security function from the ground up, including hiring and team development. Remit covers 19 US markets for one of the largest private home builders in America.

Scope

  • Reports to Information Services Leadership

Domains and regulation

  • Enterprise Security
  • Cyber Defense
  • Incident Response
  • Identity
  • GRC
  • Third-Party Risk
  • Cloud Security

Requirements

Must have

  • 8+ years in information security.
  • 4+ years in leadership roles.
  • Track record building or maturing a security program.
  • Experience with Microsoft and Azure security environments.
  • Technical depth in SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, and incident response.
  • Knowledge of NIST CSF and CIS Controls.

Preferred / bonus

  • Nothing listed as optional.

Only must-have items are scored as hard constraints in Executive Fit.

Likely challenges

Signals worth probing

Not stated in the posting: Compensation range not disclosed.; Specific reporting title not provided (reports to 'Information Services team').; Specific privacy regulations not named beyond general 'privacy regulations'..

About David Weekley Homes

David Weekley Homes is one of the largest privately held homebuilders in the United States, operating in approximately 19 markets across the country. The company manages the design, construction, and marketing of single-family homes and urban residential developments. A security leader would oversee a dispersed technical environment supporting thousands of employees and high-volume financial transactions related to real estate.

Industry
Retail
Headcount
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Founded
1976
Ownership
Privately held
Funding
Not applicable
Revenue
$1B – $10B

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Job DescriptionDavid Weekley Homes is seeking a Vice President, Information Security to build our enterprise security program from the ground up. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution. We need someone who can develop security strategy, stand up a security function, and stay close enough to operations to drive results directly.You will own our security posture, mature our risk management capabilities, and build a security-aware culture as we grow toward 10,000 closings by 2030. This role partners with Division Presidents, Region Presidents, and functional leaders across the organization to ensure security is understood and prioritized at every level.Primary ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute information security strategy aligned with business objectives.Build the security function from the ground up, defining roles, hiring talent, and developing the team over time.Partner with Division Presidents and functional leaders to ensure security requirements are understood and implemented across the organization.Directly manage security operations including SIEM, EDR, identity management, and vulnerability programs.Lead incident response efforts from detection through remediation; serve as escalation point for security events.Establish security policies, standards, and procedures that balance risk with operational efficiency.Conduct and oversee security assessments, penetration testing, and vendor risk evaluations.Present security posture and risk recommendations to executive leadership.Ensure compliance with privacy regulations, cyber insurance requirements, and data sharing boundaries with mortgage and financial services partners.Manage security budget and vendor relationships.Qualifications8+ years in information security with 4+ years in leadership roles.Track record building or maturing a security program.Experience with Microsoft and Azure security environments.Technical depth in SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, and incident response.Knowledge of NIST CSF and CIS Controls.CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification preferred.Strong executive communication skills.Budget and vendor management experience.Additional InformationWork Location: This role reports directly to our Information Services team at our corporate Houston, TX office and requires routine on-site meetings, so Houston-based candidates are preferred. We will also consider exceptional candidates based in one of the other major metro areas, across 12 states, in which we have offices. However, this will increase the expected travel as you'll be required to travel multiple times per month to Houston, in addition to traveling to our other markets.Travel: Requires approximately two overnight trips per month, primarily visiting markets where we build homes. Additional trips monthly to the Houston corporate office will be required of this role if not based in the Houston area. This is a new position to the company and travel is subject to change.Work authorization: We do not offer sponsorship for work Visas.What We OfferCome build your future with our winning team, recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" 19 times! David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets across the U.S. and is one of the largest private home builders in America. We Offer An Excellent Benefits Package That IncludesHealth Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision401k and discretionary 8% matchEmployee Stock Ownership PlanProfit SharingVacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTONew Home Discount for Team Member and FamilyCollege Scholarship ProgramCommunity OutreachSabbaticalsAnd more!David Weekley Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law.Note to Job Seekers: No telephone calls or walk-ins please. Interviews are by appointment only. Your resume will be reviewed and qualified candidates may be contacted in the event of a potential job match, or if further information is needed.

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