{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"85bf9e184c6e5b3c4896bbf7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/85bf9e184c6e5b3c4896bbf7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/85bf9e184c6e5b3c4896bbf7","title":"vCISO","description":"**Location Requirement: We are only considering candidates who are currently located in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, or Arizona, or who are willing to relocate to one of these states. If you do not currently reside in one of these states and are not willing to relocate, please do not apply.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nAs a modern technology consulting firm, ISO is at the forefront of change. We strengthen our clients with technology solutions that help them boost performance, streamline processes, and excel at serving their clients.\n\nWith ISO, you’ll join a profitable, established company with over 500 clients throughout the Western United States. You can expect a fun, energetic, fast-paced environment where you are encouraged to bring your ideas and expertise, focus on our clients, try new things, and learn from mistakes and successes.\n\nWe’re looking for an experienced Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) to help our clients build stronger, smarter cybersecurity programs.\n\nAs a vCISO, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership, helping turn complex security, risk, and compliance needs into practical strategies and clear roadmaps. You’ll guide cybersecurity planning, governance, risk management, and compliance while helping clients continuously improve their security posture.\n\nYou’ll also collaborate across ISOutsource on cybersecurity assessments, GRC initiatives, Sales Engineering opportunities, and strategic conversations with clients and prospects.\n\n Our Core Values\n\nWe are client centric.\nWe are innovative.\nWe are results driven.\nWe pursue excellence.\nWe are trustworthy.\nWe empower our team.\n\nWhy ISOutsource?\n\nAccess to Management and Senior Leadership.\nAutonomy of schedule.\nAbility to define your own niche within the organization.\nExposure to a wide range of technologies.\nMonthly training and career enhancing opportunities.\nBeing part of a highly skilled team who is willing to help and share knowledge.\nTons of room for growth, ISO has a long history of promoting from within.\nA company emphasis on work/life balance.\n\nWe Take Care of Our People\n\nExcellent total compensation package\nA salary range of $155,000 to $210,000 annualized\nAchievable quarterly bonuses.\nCompetitive insurance benefits package includes health, dental, vision, life, disability coverage.\n401(k) & Employer match\nGenerous Paid Time Off schedule\nParking and mileage reimbursement\nStocked snacks, sodas, coffee, and lots of treats (including healthy alternatives)\nMonthly team activities include trivia nights, holiday parties and more.\n\nWork you will do as an ISOutsource vCISO:\n\nProvide executive-level cybersecurity consulting and strategic guidance to clients.\nDevelop and manage cybersecurity roadmaps, security programs, and Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).\nLead cybersecurity governance, risk assessments, gap analyses, risk registers, remediation priorities, and security steering committee discussions.\nGuide clients through regulatory, contractual, and framework requirements, including NIST, CMMC, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, cyber insurance, and other applicable standards.\nSupport audit readiness, compliance assessments, cybersecurity questionnaires, and annual attestations.\nAdvise on vulnerability management, third-party risk, privileged access, and other security posture improvement initiatives.\nLead incident response planning, tabletop exercises, emerging-threat response, and provide strategic guidance during cybersecurity incidents.\nPrepare and present cybersecurity program updates, trends, risks, priorities, and recommendations to client leadership.\nPartner with internal technical and client-facing teams to turn cybersecurity strategy into action.\nSupport cybersecurity assessments, proposals, Sales Engineering opportunities, and strategic engagements with clients and prospects.\nBuild strong relationships with client executives, business leaders, auditors, and key stakeholders.\nStay current on emerging threats, cybersecurity technologies, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.\nMeet established revenue, utilization, client satisfaction, documentation, and organizational goals, including timely daily time entry.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\n\nOur ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:\n\nA passion for customer service\nStrong time management skills\nExcellent communication skills (both technical and non-technical)\nTrack records of Customer Loyalty and Exemplary Service.\nDemonstration of the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical decision makers\n\nHighly sought-after experience and skill includes:\n\nExperience designing, implementing, managing, or maturing cybersecurity programs.\nStrong knowledge of cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, incident response, vulnerability management, and security program practices.\nExperience with cybersecurity and compliance frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53/800-171, CIS Controls, CMMC, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOC 2.\nExperience supporting cybersecurity assessments, audits, compliance readiness, third-party reviews, and remediation efforts.\nAbility to develop strategic cybersecurity roadmaps, risk registers, executive reporting, and prioritized improvement plans.\nProven ability to translate cybersecurity risks and technical concepts into clear business recommendations for executive and non-technical audiences.\nStrong consulting, presentation, facilitation, documentation, and client relationship skills.\n\n Additional experience we look for includes:\n\nExperience working with SMB, mid-market, or Managed Service Provider clients is preferred.\n\nRelevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, CGRC, or equivalent are preferred.\n\nRequirements:\n\nBachelor's Degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university in a technology based field, or comparable certifications/education or equivalent field experience.\nMinimum of 8 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, security operations, or information technology leadership.\nValid driver's license with insurance\nSome local travel to and from clients is required\n\nISOutsource is an equal opportunity firm.\n\nWe are driven by seeing our team succeed and grow, and we work to ensure everyone contributes to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, status as a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking, family status, source of income, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.\n\nFinal candidates will be required to submit to a complete background check.","company":"Isoutsource","rawCompany":"isoutsource","city":"Bothell","state":"WA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-08T13:22:40.161Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1212.00","title":"Information Security Analysts","slug":"information-security-analysts"},{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"},{"code":"13-1199.07","title":"Security Management Specialists","slug":"security-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"541618","title":"Other Management Consulting Services","slug":"other-management-consulting-services"},{"code":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"vCISO","description":"**Location Requirement: We are only considering candidates who are currently located in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, or Arizona, or who are willing to relocate to one of these states. If you do not currently reside in one of these states and are not willing to relocate, please do not apply.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nAs a modern technology consulting firm, ISO is at the forefront of change. We strengthen our clients with technology solutions that help them boost performance, streamline processes, and excel at serving their clients.\n\nWith ISO, you’ll join a profitable, established company with over 500 clients throughout the Western United States. You can expect a fun, energetic, fast-paced environment where you are encouraged to bring your ideas and expertise, focus on our clients, try new things, and learn from mistakes and successes.\n\nWe’re looking for an experienced Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) to help our clients build stronger, smarter cybersecurity programs.\n\nAs a vCISO, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership, helping turn complex security, risk, and compliance needs into practical strategies and clear roadmaps. You’ll guide cybersecurity planning, governance, risk management, and compliance while helping clients continuously improve their security posture.\n\nYou’ll also collaborate across ISOutsource on cybersecurity assessments, GRC initiatives, Sales Engineering opportunities, and strategic conversations with clients and prospects.\n\n Our Core Values\n\nWe are client centric.\nWe are innovative.\nWe are results driven.\nWe pursue excellence.\nWe are trustworthy.\nWe empower our team.\n\nWhy ISOutsource?\n\nAccess to Management and Senior Leadership.\nAutonomy of schedule.\nAbility to define your own niche within the organization.\nExposure to a wide range of technologies.\nMonthly training and career enhancing opportunities.\nBeing part of a highly skilled team who is willing to help and share knowledge.\nTons of room for growth, ISO has a long history of promoting from within.\nA company emphasis on work/life balance.\n\nWe Take Care of Our People\n\nExcellent total compensation package\nA salary range of $155,000 to $210,000 annualized\nAchievable quarterly bonuses.\nCompetitive insurance benefits package includes health, dental, vision, life, disability coverage.\n401(k) & Employer match\nGenerous Paid Time Off schedule\nParking and mileage reimbursement\nStocked snacks, sodas, coffee, and lots of treats (including healthy alternatives)\nMonthly team activities include trivia nights, holiday parties and more.\n\nWork you will do as an ISOutsource vCISO:\n\nProvide executive-level cybersecurity consulting and strategic guidance to clients.\nDevelop and manage cybersecurity roadmaps, security programs, and Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).\nLead cybersecurity governance, risk assessments, gap analyses, risk registers, remediation priorities, and security steering committee discussions.\nGuide clients through regulatory, contractual, and framework requirements, including NIST, CMMC, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, cyber insurance, and other applicable 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client satisfaction, documentation, and organizational goals, including timely daily time entry.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\n\nOur ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:\n\nA passion for customer service\nStrong time management skills\nExcellent communication skills (both technical and non-technical)\nTrack records of Customer Loyalty and Exemplary Service.\nDemonstration of the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical decision makers\n\nHighly sought-after experience and skill includes:\n\nExperience designing, implementing, managing, or maturing cybersecurity programs.\nStrong knowledge of cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, incident response, vulnerability management, and security program practices.\nExperience with cybersecurity and compliance frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53/800-171, CIS Controls, CMMC, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOC 2.\nExperience supporting cybersecurity assessments, audits, compliance readiness, third-party reviews, and remediation efforts.\nAbility to develop strategic cybersecurity roadmaps, risk registers, executive reporting, and prioritized improvement plans.\nProven ability to translate cybersecurity risks and technical concepts into clear business recommendations for executive and non-technical audiences.\nStrong consulting, presentation, facilitation, documentation, and client relationship skills.\n\n Additional experience we look for includes:\n\nExperience working with SMB, mid-market, or Managed Service Provider clients is preferred.\n\nRelevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, CGRC, or equivalent are preferred.\n\nRequirements:\n\nBachelor's Degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university in a technology based field, or comparable certifications/education or equivalent field experience.\nMinimum of 8 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, security operations, or information technology leadership.\nValid driver's license with insurance\nSome local travel to and from clients is required\n\nISOutsource is an equal opportunity firm.\n\nWe are driven by seeing our team succeed and grow, and we work to ensure everyone contributes to their fullest potential. 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