Just think how that would have gone if you had done steps 1 (buy-in) and 2 (dev servers) and replaced step 3 (be a dick) with (approach security with said buy-in and offer to collaborate on making the security work in a conducive manner). Senior VP would know you know how to manage a project and get things done and security would know that you're someone who cares about their requirements and is willing to work with them, making future engagements that much easier. Now that you've established your reputation as you have, good luck working with them on that ipad system now that the gloves are off.