Success Story: Placing A Head of Cybersecurity for a $6B Hyperscale Data Center Company

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Written By Sonya Hausafus

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Placing a Head of Cybersecurity for a $6B Hyperscale Data Center Company

At Technical Integrity, we specialize in aligning companies with exceptional talent, focusing on both cultural alignment and technical acumen for leadership roles and beyond. When a former enterprise client, who is now in charge of technology initiatives at a $6B hyperscale data center company retained us to find a Head of cybersecurity, we knew the best person would need to balance technical excellence with strong security governance.

The company, serving FAANG and Fortune 50 clients, faced growing cybersecurity challenges as it expanded its infrastructure to support AI and cloud services. They needed a leader who could implement robust security frameworks, manage evolving risks, and drive a culture of security innovation.

We successfully placed a cybersecurity veteran with experience at top, highly regulated technology and financial firms. With expertise in digital forensics, security strategy, and open-source tooling, the new hire has quickly exceeded expectations—implementing a centralized security framework and strengthening compliance efforts. His leadership is securing the future of this data provider as it scales to meet increasing demand, and we’re grateful to have placed another ideal candidate within a large enterprise organization.

Sonya Hausafus
Sonya is a seasoned startup veteran with deep expertise in leadership, sales, marketing, business strategy, and community development.

Sonya Hausafus brings 25 years of experience to her role as Head of Community and Business Development at Technical Integrity. She combines a proven track record of scaling high-growth organizations with her passion for building organizations through a cultural lens.

In her current role at Technical Integrity, Sonya spearheads business development initiatives to expand the firm's reach and impact. In addition, she leverages her relationship management, sales, and marketing expertise to generate new opportunities, foster connections, and establish partnerships across startup ecosystems.

Sonya has served as a top marketing executive at seven startups, including her role as VP of Marketing at Techstars, where she oversaw the global expansion of accelerator programs across five continents in partnership with brands like Disney, Ford, and Amazon. She’s also the founder of Root to Rise Consulting and Brand Blast Communications, blending leadership coaching and business strategy to help individuals and organizations thrive. As an active coach, advisor and mentor, Sonya is co-organizer of The Conscious Entrepreneur Summit and past president of The Grief Support Network.

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