Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

About the Company

Reputable provider of IT services for businesses

Industry
Information Technology and Services

Type
Privately Held

Founded
1996

Employees
11-50

Specialties

• business continuity
• voip - voice over ip telephony
• strategic planning
• cloud computing
• technology management
• disaster recovery
• compliance
• network administration
• cyber security
• managed it services
• managed it security
• co-managed it
• vcio
• software development
• business process improvement
• artificial intelligence
• and process automation
• process automation
• manufacturing it support
• aec it support (architecture
• engineering
• construction)
• and chicagoland it services

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) to join their team. The ideal candidate is a security leader with a strong executive presence, capable of bridging the gap between technical security risk and business strategy. This strategic, client-facing leadership role involves serving as a trusted security advisor, maintaining a comprehensive security roadmap, and building executive relationships. The vCISO will also be responsible for driving growth through control map assessments, overseeing security posture, and ensuring compliance with security standards. A key aspect of the role is the ability to translate technical risk into business language, and the candidate should have a proven track record in this area, as well as the ability to identify and close revenue opportunities. Applicants for the vCISO position at the company should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a security advisory, CISO, or vCISO role, with a preference for those who have worked within an MSP or managed security services environment. A relevant security certification such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent is required. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the NIST CSF 2.0 framework or a comparable compliance framework, and experience with control map or similar gap assessment methodologies is a plus. The role demands a methodical, process-driven mindset, and the ability to balance strategic advisory work with revenue goals. The vCISO will be expected to have strong documentation habits, be adept at incident response, and have a background across multiple compliance frameworks.

Hiring Manager Title
COO

Functions

• Information Technology