Chief Information Security Officer – Virtual

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About the role

  • vCISO ensuring cybersecurity by managing risks, compliance, and security initiatives for organization. Collaborating across teams and enhancing system security engineering in a fully remote role.

Responsibilities

  • As a vCISO, you will play a critical role in ensuring the security of our organization's systems and infrastructure.
  • You will be responsible for supporting governance initiatives, assessing and managing risks, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards, and providing technical expertise to enhance system security engineering.
  • Additionally, you will support responsibilities related to SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, and PCI compliance audits while ensuring the security of systems and infrastructure through strategic oversight.
  • Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of effective cyber security policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Support governance initiatives by establishing and maintaining security frameworks, controls, and documentation.
  • Conduct risk assessments and work closely with stakeholders to identify, analyze, and mitigate potential security risks.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to incorporate security controls and requirements into system design and development processes.
  • Conduct security architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to ensure the implementation of robust security measures.
  • Perform security assessments and penetration testing on systems, networks, and applications.
  • Identify vulnerabilities, analyze security flaws, and recommend remediation strategies.
  • Stay updated with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies to enhance system security engineering practices.
  • Contribute to the development and testing of incident response plans and procedures.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • Proven experience as a Cyber Security Engineer, Security Analyst, or a similar role
  • Strong understanding of cyber security principles, risk management methodologies, and compliance frameworks
  • In-depth knowledge of security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, and vulnerability scanning tools
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL)
  • Experience with and interpreting cyber security framework (e.g., NIST CSF, HIPAA HITRUST, CIS20, CSA CSF)
  • Experience in system security engineering, secure software development, or secure system design
  • Proficiency in conducting security assessments and vulnerability management
  • Familiarity with incident response processes and security monitoring practices
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CASP+, or GIAC are highly desirable

Benefits

  • 100% permanently remote position with no plans to return to an office
  • Extensive paid time off including paid holidays and float holidays
  • Highly competitive and flexible medical, dental, and vision benefits plans to suit your needs
  • 401(k) with generous employer match
  • Tailored Life and Disability insurance plans
  • Full reimbursement for approved professional certification and career enriching opportunities
  • Monthly mobile phone plan and internet service stipend

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Cyber SecurityFirewalls

Location requirements

RemoteWorldwide

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