Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO)

CloudIT LLC•Phoenix, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience working with or for an MSP or TSP is a strong plus
CISSP
CISM
CISA
CCA
CCP
NIST CSF
ISO 27001
HIPAA
PCI-DSS
CMMC

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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
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