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Virtual Chief Information Security Officer - vCISO

RSI Security
San Diego, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 12/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026
Location: 100% Remote, Globally, Work from anywhereType: Contracted - Part-time, Project basedPay: Based on experience, education, geographic location, and market rates.Travel: <10%*** Please ensure you read through the entire job posting and you also understand the work model, expectations, requirements, location, and qualification requirements for this role. ***About Us:RSI Security is a leading cybersecurity compliance firm that specializes in providing comprehensive security assessment, advisory, and technical security testing services. We support organizations in navigating the complex cybersecurity landscape, ensuring they achieve and maintain compliance while managing risks effectively.Position Summary:Apply consultative and leadership skills to build high rapport with RSI customers and team members. Perform an expert security advisory role to clients and provide leadership for compliance and security program oversight to RSI customer executives including kickoff/status meetings, report presentations, remediation planning, and ongoing SME guidance.Roles & Responsibilities:Lead development of security strategy aligned to client business goals and risk appetite.Guide risk management practices including risk registers, threat modeling, and treatment plans.Provide executive-level oversight of regulatory compliance programs (e.g., PCI, NIST, HIPAA, etc.).Act as incident response advisor during major events, supporting containment and recovery planning.Offer technical insight into security architecture decisions, vendor evaluations, and tool selection.Qualifications:Proven experience (10 years) in a senior information security role, such as CISO, vCISO, or Director of Information Security, preferably within a consulting or client-facing environment.Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., PCI, CMMC, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.).Strong understanding of risk management, threat analysis, and incident response.Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with C-level executives and boards.Experience in developing and executing cybersecurity strategies for organizations of various sizes and industries.Ability to work independently and manage multiple client engagements simultaneously.Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC) are highly desirable.Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master’s degree or MBA is a plusAs a global employer, we consider numerous factors when determining compensation, including the specific job responsibilities, your geographical location, and your level of experience.Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain. RSI Security is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledFor more information on RSI Security, please visit our website - www.rsisecurity.com or our social media RSI Security LinkedIn. On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.Powered by JazzHRKvml1xC95l

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