Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO)

Compassmsp • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

CompassMSP is seeking an experienced Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) to enhance client cybersecurity strategies across industries. As the vCISO, you will lead risk assessments, develop roadmaps, and design privacy and security policies to strengthen cyber posture. A successful person in this role will have a knack for communicating complex concepts clearly, and the ability to collaborate effectively to influence strategic business decisions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in technology related fields including design and implementation of solutions.
• 3-5 years' experience in creating and maintaining Policies, Gap Analysis, POAM's and SOP's as it related to security and compliance.
• Specific compliance experience is required i.e., NIST CSF, NIST 800-171, CIS, HIPAA/HITRUST, PCI-DSS.
• CISSP, CISM, or relevant certifications.
• Experience with SOC 2 or CMMC preferred.
• Previous project management experience.
• Prior experience in a Managed Service Provider or IT Consulting environment preferred.
• Exude a confident presence in meetings, with the ability to sell ideas and plans effectively to a c-level audience.

Responsibilities

• Provide Security and Compliance leadership and planning for a diverse group of clients.
• Develop strong business relationships with C-suite and Executives.
• Collaborate with internal team to successfully advise and support clients on all cybersecurity-related initiatives.
• Orchestrate initiatives with security and compliance teams and take the lead as our clients' go-to security expert.
• Build client relationships, manage client engagement and communication, and drive results.
• Translate complex technical concepts into understandable language.
• Deliver comprehensive security consulting services and solutions to businesses catering to a wide variety of budgets.
• Develop policies, procedures, and controls to enhance cybersecurity posture while ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates or contractual obligations.
• Guide clients in identifying and implementing robust security controls reinforcing their risk and security programs.
• Identify gaps in existing security programs and provide comprehensive solutions to address those gaps.
• Conduct risk assessments and enhance internal processes with policy formulation and cooperation with internal CompassMSP teams.
• Manage all phases of client engagement to illustrate improvements in risk reduction and return on investment in our services, including project planning, collaborating with internal teams, presenting comprehensive reports, metrics, and dashboards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Progressive PTO
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability available
• Tax deferred retirement plan with company match
• Career Development and Coaching
• Fun work environment!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree