What are the responsibilities and job description for the vCISO position at DYOPATH?
We are growing our Security Advisory practice and are looking for a highly experienced Security Consultant (vCISO) to join our award-winning team.
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About the Role: Security Consultant (vCISO)
This is not a traditional "behind-the-scenes" security role. As a Security Consultant (vCISO), you will operate as a trusted advisor to executive teams, guiding organizations through complex cybersecurity challenges while also rolling up your sleeves to help build and execute their security programs.
Role Details
- Title: Security Consultant (vCISO Services)
- Location: Remote
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
- Availability: Occasional after-hours support for escalations
- Travel: Limited based on client and leadership needs
- Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 USD Annually
This role blends:
- Executive-level strategy and influence
- Hands-on program development and execution
- Client relationship leadership and growth
You will play a critical role in shaping both our clients' security posture and the evolution of DYOPATH's security advisory services.
What You'll Own (Your Mission)
You will serve as the primary security advisor for client organizations, helping them understand risk, make informed decisions, and build resilient security programs aligned to business goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and lead enterprise security strategies, roadmaps, and governance frameworks
- Translate technical risk into business and financial impact for executive and board-level audiences
- Lead incident response planning, tabletop exercises, and breach investigations
- Conduct risk assessments and maturity evaluations aligned to NIST, CIS, ISO, and other frameworks
- Build and mature security programs, policies, and compliance initiatives
- Establish and guide vendor risk and third-party risk programs
- Deliver regular executive reporting on security posture, risk trends, and program progress
- Partner with IT, architecture, and business leaders to embed security into operations
- Support client growth and service expansion, including executive conversations and advisory engagements
- Stay ahead of emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory requirements
What Success Looks Like
We believe clarity drives success. In this role, you will be expected to:
First 90 Days
- Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams
- Assess current security posture and identify key risks
6–12 Months
- Deliver and execute a prioritized security roadmap
- Establish a consistent executive reporting cadence
- Demonstrate measurable improvement in security maturity and risk reduction
- Position DYOPATH as a trusted long-term security partner
Initial focus will be on a key enterprise client engagement, with the opportunity to expand across multiple clients over time. You will play a pivotal role in both stabilizing and growing the client relationship. Over time, you may manage multiple client engagements, requiring strong prioritization and adaptability.
This role is intentionally designed to blend Strategic advisory (executive engagement, roadmap planning, governance) and Hands-on execution (assessments, program development, incident response planning). You'll be expected to operate comfortably at both levels, delivering value in the boardroom and in the details.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Executive-Level Impact
- Build & Shape the Practice
- High Trust & Autonomy
- Diverse, High-Impact Work
What You Bring
Experience & Background
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
- 10 years of progressive cybersecurity or IT experience
- 5 years in a leadership or executive-level security role
- Proven experience leading security programs or advising senior leadership
Certifications (Preferred)
- CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent senior-level certification
Skills & Leadership Attributes
- Deep expertise in risk management, compliance, and security frameworks
- Strong ability to translate technical risks into business outcomes
- Proven success in influencing executive and board-level stakeholders
- Experience building long-term security roadmaps
- Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and client demands
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- "You Pick a Day" Paid Holiday
- FSA & HSA Options
- EOS Leadership Methods
- Pet Insurance (because pets are family!)
- And more — see full details at https://dyopath.com/careers
Ready to Make an Executive-Level Impact?
If you're a cybersecurity leader who thrives on influence, strategy, and solving complex problems, we invite you to apply for this Security Consultant(vCISO) and help organizations build stronger, more resilient futures.
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DYOPATH is committed to a work environment free of all forms of discrimination. DYOPATH recruits and hires without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. For more information about DYOPATH, please visit our website at www.dyopath.com. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this job.
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000