Director of Cybersecurity

ISOutsource•Bothell, WA

5d•$160,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ISOutsource (ISO) is a modern technology consulting firm at the forefront of change. We help organizations boost performance, streamline operations, and deliver exceptional service through smarter technology. Join a profitable, established company serving 500+ clients across the Western U.S. You’ll work in a fun, energetic, fast-paced environment where you’re encouraged to bring ideas, try new things, and keep learning—while staying focused on what matters most: our clients.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in cybersecurity with 3+ years in leadership
Strong knowledge of SOC2, NIST, and ISO 27001 frameworks
Experience with EDR, MDR, SIEM, and vulnerability management tools
Proven success building, scaling, and leading cybersecurity programs in managed services, consulting, or multi-client environments
Deep expertise in security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, governance, risk management, and compliance
Strong leadership, communication, client engagement, and executive presence, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience partnering with executive leadership and CISOs to align cybersecurity strategy with business objectives and enterprise risk management
Proven ability to mature operational processes, establish governance models, and scale cybersecurity service delivery
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives across Engineering, Operations, Consulting, Product, and other business teams
Strong understanding of modern threat landscapes, ransomware response, and security operations best practices
Experience managing budgets, KPIs, vendors, security platforms, and strategic technology investments
Experience recruiting, mentoring, and developing high-performing cybersecurity teams

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001, and other security and compliance frameworks preferred
Experience leading cybersecurity teams within a growth-oriented, service-driven organization preferred

Responsibilities

Define and execute the cybersecurity vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap, with a clear focus on maturing departmental processes and operating model, in alignment with the strategic direction established by the CISO
Provide leadership for cybersecurity operations including EDR, vulnerability management, incident response, and threat detection
Drive standardization and optimization of the security tool stack across managed and augmented clients, including endpoint protection (e.g., SentinelOne, CrowdStrike) and vulnerability management (e.g., Qualys)
Formalize and maintain governance, risk, and compliance frameworks including SOC2 alignment
Lead enterprise incident response strategy, ensuring readiness and effective remediation
Act as executive escalation point for major security incidents and client-impacting events, coordinating with the CISO and executive leadership during high-severity incidents
Own budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning for the security function
Lead risk assessments and ensure mitigation strategies are implemented
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing cybersecurity team, deepening subject matter expertise across the practice
Foster a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Consulting, Product, and Project teams
Represent cybersecurity in executive forums and client discussions in partnership with the CISO and executive leadership as appropriate.
Stay current on emerging threats, technologies, and industry trends