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Virtual CISO & Cybersecurity Practice Lead

Interdependence
Location
Remote
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Operations
Salary
$200,000 – $300,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7-10+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience spanning at least two of the following: penetration testing, incident response, security architecture, GRC (governance, risk, and compliance)
  • 3+ years operating at the CISO, Director of Security, or senior consulting level
  • CISSP certification (active and in good standing)
  • Deep working knowledge of SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST CSF, and at least one additional framework (PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, CMMC, CCPA)
  • Experience building or significantly expanding a security program from early stages
  • Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously without quality degradation
Nice to have
  • CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP) or Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA)
  • Additional certifications: CISM, CRISC, OSCP, GPEN, or SANS GIAC credentials
  • Experience running a cybersecurity consulting practice, MSSP, or vCISO firm
  • Background in incident response or digital forensics
  • Familiarity with AI-driven security platforms
What the job really is

In this role, you will act as a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for a portfolio of mid-market clients, overseeing their cybersecurity needs from risk assessments to incident response. You will manage compliance frameworks, develop security programs, and present security strategies to executive teams, while also participating in business development and mentoring junior analysts.

Benefits
  • 100% Remote, Forever
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits
  • Retirement Savings
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Career Growth
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on the technology stack used
  • High level of responsibility with multiple client engagements
  • Role involves significant business development and sales participation
  • Requires strong communication skills for executive-level interactions
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