Virtual CISO & Cybersecurity Strategy Leader

ISOutsource; Idaho; On-site; USD 155,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life, and disa

401(k) with employer match

Generous Paid Time Off

Parking and mileage reimbursement

Monthly team activities

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

ISOutsource is seeking an experienced vCISO to guide client cybersecurity programs, governance, risk management, and compliance across diverse clients in the Western United States. The role focuses on translating complex security needs into practical roadmaps and measurable improvements.

You will collaborate with internal teams and client executives to drive strategic initiatives, attestations, and responses to evolving threats, while balancing business objectives and regulatory demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years in cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, or IT leadership.
• Some local travel to and from clients is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level cybersecurity consulting and strategic guidance to clients.
• Develop and manage cybersecurity roadmaps, security programs, and ISMS.
• Lead governance, risk assessments, gap analyses, risk registers, and remediation priorities.
• Guide clients through regulatory and framework requirements (NIST, CMMC, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2).
• Support audit readiness, compliance assessments, and third-party reviews.
• Advise on vulnerability management, third-party risk, and privileged access improvements.
• Lead incident response planning and tabletop exercises; provide guidance during incidents.
• Prepare presentations on cybersecurity trends, risks, and priorities for client leadership.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance

Risk management

Compliance

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Strategic roadmaps

Executive reporting

Client relationships

Consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional certifications (CISSP/CISM/CRISC/CISA)

Job description

ISOutsource is seeking an experienced vCISO to guide client cybersecurity programs, governance, risk management, and compliance across diverse clients in the Western United States. The role focuses on translating complex security needs into practical roadmaps and measurable improvements.

You will collaborate with internal teams and client executives to drive strategic initiatives, attestations, and responses to evolving threats, while balancing business objectives and regulatory demands.