Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO)

Endsight; Napa (CA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Endsight is seeking a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) to oversee security communications and risk management for clients. The role requires strong leadership, proficiency in cybersecurity technologies, and client advocacy. With an emphasis on strategic thinking and problem-solving, this position provides the opportunity for impactful leadership in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

100% paid medical plan for employee and family

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Accrued Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Career Pathing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 4 years of experience, or 6 years of IT experience.
• 2+ years with compliance frameworks (NIST 800, SOC2, HIPAA, CMMC).
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead client communications for security initiatives.
• Conduct Cybersecurity Risk Assessments (CSRAs).
• Write and maintain security policies.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

6 years of IT experience

Tools

EDR/MDR technologies

DNS Protection

Phishing tools

Job description

Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO)

Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO)

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Description

$95,000-115,000

Want to be a part of a fast-paced growing MSP that is fiercely committed to helping others thrive?

A career with an IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) is a challenging thing, but also extremely rewarding! It’s fast-paced, like drinking from a firehose, but this gives you a tremendous opportunity for hands-on experience with the newest platforms and a range of unique environments. At all times we have each other's backs and want you to succeed and thrive. We know our most important assets are PEOPLE like you, and we’re looking forward to having you meet our team!

Department: Security

Location: Napa

Compensation: $95,000 - $115,000 / year

Description

Location: Remote
Compensation: $95,000-115,000

Want to be a part of a fast-paced growing MSP that is fiercely committed to helping others thrive?

A career with an IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) is a challenging thing, but also extremely rewarding! It’s fast-paced, like drinking from a firehose, but this gives you a tremendous opportunity for hands-on experience with the newest platforms and a range of unique environments. At all times we have each other's backs and want you to succeed and thrive. We know our most important assets are PEOPLE like you, and we’re looking forward to having you meet our team!

Life at Endsight is about finding fulfillment for ourselves by fiercely committing to helping others thrive. We work for our clients and our colleagues with an ambition to pursue “excellent customer experiences at EVERY opportunity.” Our vision is to be a lot like a great university - a place where employees come, make life-long connections with other incredible people, and go through intense personal and professional growth; a place where the best people in the industry come to be treated with respect and are given the opportunity to do meaningful work.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for cybersecurity and client advocacy? Endsight is looking for a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) to lead our security communications and risk management consulting efforts across our MSSP and MSP client base.

This is more than a technical role — it’s a leadership opportunity to shape the security posture of Endsight and our clients while living out our core values: Respect and Connect, Servant’s Heart, Value Value, and Progress Over Comfort.

Key Responsibilities

As a vCISO at Endsight, you’ll be the primary point of contact for all things security. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading client communications and coordination for security initiatives
• Conducting Cybersecurity Risk Assessments (CSRAs) and QBRs
• Writing and maintaining security policies for MSP/MSSP clients
• Managing onboarding, cadence calls, and project scoping
• Supporting Endsight’s internal risk management and compliance efforts
• Responding to SOC alerts and participating in on-call rotations
• Researching and recommending security technologies and solutions
• Driving client satisfaction and ensuring alignment with security best practices
• On-Call pool Required
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree + 4 years of experience, or 6 years of IT experience in lieu of a degree
• 2+ years working with compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800, SOC2, HIPAA, CMMC)
• 2+ years working with security technologies (EDR/MDR, DNS Protection, Phishing tools)
• Strong technical writing, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a remote environment
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred:

• Passion for cybersecurity and continuous learning
• Experience visualizing and communicating complex data effectively
• Analytical mindset with a knack for problem-solving
• Ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams
  
  

Benefits

• Medical- Company pays 100% of the base plan for the employee and family
• Dental & Vision
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Career Pathing
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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