Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO)

CloudIT LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits | Medical, dental, and

Retirement | 401(k) with company match

Professional Development | Cert Spons.

Job summary

cloudIT in Phoenix is seeking a strategic vCISO to lead security programs for a portfolio of SMB clients. You will translate complex security concepts into plain language and build practical, risk-based roadmaps anchored in cloudIT’s security stack.

This role blends strategy, communication, and trusted advisory with hands-on governance, incident planning, and vendor risk management for diverse industries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in information security with leadership experience.
• Ability to engage effectively with IT leaders and non-technical business owners.
• Experience working with or for an MSP or TSP is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own practical, business-aligned security roadmaps built on cloudIT’s security stack.
• Lead risk assessments and prioritize remediation based on business impact.
• Guide clients through HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CMMC, NIST CSF, and ISO 27001 compliance frameworks.
• Build and test incident response plans and coordinate responses during incidents.
• Oversee the security stack adoption and vendor risk management for client projects.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Client management

Effective communication

MSP/TSP experience

Job description

Virtual Chief Information Security Officer

cloudIT | Phoenix, AZ | In-Office

Phoenix’s small and mid-sized businesses face the same cybersecurity threats as the Fortune 500 but with a fraction of the resources. cloudIT bridges that gap. We are a growing Technology Service Provider built on the belief that every business deserves enterprise-grade security expertise, regardless of size. We are looking for a strategic, people-first vCISO to champion that mission across our client base.

About the Role

As a vCISO at cloudIT, you will serve as a fractional security leader for a portfolio of clients who do not have and cannot afford a full-time CISO. You will work from our Phoenix office, managing multiple client relationships simultaneously, building practical security programs around cloudIT’s proven security stack. This role is equal parts strategist, communicator, and trusted advisor.

What You Will Do

Security Strategy and Leadership

• Develop and own practical, business-aligned security roadmaps built on cloudIT’s security stack
• Present security posture updates to IT leaders and business owners in clear, actionable terms
• Track emerging threats and regulatory shifts across healthcare, real estate, financial services, and construction

Risk Management

• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments calibrated to client environments
• Prioritize remediation based on business impact, not just severity scores
• Build realistic risk treatment plans clients can actually execute

Compliance and Governance

• Guide clients through HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CMMC, NIST CSF, and other relevant frameworks
• Develop right-sized policies and procedures that are actionable, not shelf-ware
• Conduct periodic audits and gap assessments using cloudIT’s toolset

Incident Response and Management

• Build and test incident response plans suited to SMB realities
• Lead response coordination during incidents, keeping stakeholders informed
• Drive post-incident improvements supported by cloudIT’s monitoring capabilities

Security Stack Adoption and Technical Oversight

• Champion cloudIT’s stack including MDR, SIEM, endpoint protection, MFA, and cloud security controls
• Ensure solutions are implemented correctly and delivering measurable value
• Assess third-party vendor risk and guide secure procurement decisions

Client Relationship Management

• Manage a portfolio of clients, engaging at the right level for each organization
• Show up as a trusted partner by proactively communicating risks and celebrating wins
• Translate complex security concepts into plain language across industries and experience levels

What You Bring

• 5+ years in information security, with at least 2 years in a leadership or advisory capacity
• Ability to engage effectively with both IT leaders and non-technical business owners
• Comfort managing multiple client engagements with competing priorities
• Experience working with or for an MSP or TSP is a strong plus

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP
• CISM
• CISA
• CCA
• CCP

Framework Knowledge

• NIST CSF
• ISO 27001
• HIPAA
• PCI-DSS
• CMMC

What We Offer

• Health Benefits | Medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement | 401(k) with company match
• Professional Development | Certification sponsorship and continuing education

Ready to elevate security for Phoenix’s businesses?

If you want to be part of a team that is genuinely changing how businesses think about security, we want to hear from you.