Senior Cybersecurity Consultant: vCISO & Remediation

Forvis Mazars US; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Total rewards program

Career development

Job summary

Forvis Mazars US seeks an experienced Senior Manager to lead our Virtual CISO team, delivering vCISO and cyber remediation services to clients across industries. This role shapes engagements, oversees delivery teams, and drives growth while serving as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in cybersecurity with leadership experience and deep knowledge of NIST/ISO frameworks, regulatory environments, and board-ready communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience including 3+ years in leadership or senior manager/director-level consulting.
• Proven track record leading cyber strategy, vCISO services, or cyber remediation engagements.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST/ISO/COBIT) and regulatory environments (HIPAA/GLBA/SOX).
• Strong executive presence and board-level presentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior subject matter expert and client-facing advisor on cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC).
• Oversee development of cybersecurity roadmaps, policies, frameworks, and remediation plans aligned with industry standards (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
• Manage and deliver virtual CISO engagements, acting as a senior security leader for clients.
• Guide clients through incident response planning, security assessments, and post-breach remediation.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with client stakeholders (CIOs, CISOs, Boards).
• Present strategic recommendations and reports to C-suite and board-level audiences.
• Ensure exceptional quality and value in every client engagement.
• Mentor and grow a high-performing team of cybersecurity consultants and managers.
• Foster a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Skills

Leadership

GRC

Executive communication

Client-facing

Incident response planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IS/IT/CS

Job description

Forvis Mazars US seeks an experienced Senior Manager to lead our Virtual CISO team, delivering vCISO and cyber remediation services to clients across industries. This role shapes engagements, oversees delivery teams, and drives growth while serving as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in cybersecurity with leadership experience and deep knowledge of NIST/ISO frameworks, regulatory environments, and board-ready communication.