Cyber Security Principal

Tusker; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Tusker, a nationwide technology solutions firm, seeks a Cyber Security Principal to serve as a senior, client-facing cybersecurity advisor acting as a virtual CISO for assigned clients. You will lead executive relationships and mature cybersecurity programs that align security with business priorities, regulatory obligations, and risk tolerance.

The role requires turning complex cyber risk into clear decisions and roadmaps, coordinating Tusker teams across assessment, architecture,

Job description

Tusker is a nationwide technology solutions and services company helping organizations solve complex IT challenges and move their businesses forward. Our expertise spans cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, managed services, modern workplace, AI, and more. We're a growing team that values strong relationships, fresh thinking, and doing great work-for our clients and for each other. It all comes back to a simple philosophy that guides who we are: People First. Always.

The Cyber Security Principal is a senior, client-facing cybersecurity advisor who performs the function of a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) for assigned Tusker clients. The role leads executive advisory relationships and helps clients build, govern, and mature cybersecurity programs that align security investment with business priorities, regulatory obligations, and risk tolerance.

The Cyber Security Principal owns the strategic direction and operating cadence of assigned engagements while coordinating the broader Tusker team responsible for assessment, architecture, implementation, managed services, and program support. Success requires executive presence, practical judgment, strong program discipline, and the ability to convert complex cyber risk into clear decisions, sequenced roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.

Tusker is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

We seek team members from all backgrounds to join our organization, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, unique, and best selves to work.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

Tusker makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.