Virtual CISO Cybersecurity Program Lead
Simran sUnited StatesMIDPosted 14d ago
CybersecurityCISOvCISOCybersecurity Program LeaderNIST CSF 2.0NIST SP 800-53NIST SP 800-171FERPAGLBA Safeguards RulePCI DSSMicrosoft 365Azure SecuritySOC/MDRIncident ResponseRansomwareBusiness Email CompromiseCyber Risk AssessmentsRisk RegisterSecurity RoadmapsSecurity PoliciesGovernanceRisk & ComplianceGRCExecutive LeadershipBoard-Level Presentations
About the Role
We are seeking a Virtual CISO (vCISO) / Cybersecurity Program Lead to provide expert guidance on cybersecurity strategy and implementation. This role requires extensive experience in managing and leading cybersecurity programs.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage cybersecurity programs for clients
• Develop and implement security policies, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)
• Conduct cyber risk assessments, maintain risk registers, and create security roadmaps
• Respond to ransomware and business email compromise incidents
• Present to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with NIST CSF 2.0, NIST SP 800-53 / 800-171, FERPA, GLBA Safeguards Rule, and PCI DSS
Requirements
• 15+ years of cybersecurity experience
• 7+ years as CISO / vCISO / Cybersecurity Program Leader
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
• CISSP or CISM certification required
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure Security
• Knowledge of SOC/MDR governance and incident response
• Understanding of ransomware and business email compromise response
• Experience with cyber risk assessments, risk registers, and security roadmaps
• Strong background in security policies, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)
• Executive leadership and board-level presentation skills