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Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO)

The Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) serves as a trusted security advisor to clients, providing strategic and operational leadership for their cybersecurity programs. The vCISO assesses risk, develops and implements information security strategies, and ensures compliance with relevant standards and regulations. This role combines executive-level security expertise with hands-on program management to help clients build, mature, and maintain strong security postures.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute client-specific cybersecurity strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Establish and lead information security governance programs, including policy frameworks, standards, and procedures.
• Communicate risk posture and cybersecurity priorities to client executives and boards in business terms.
• Define and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for program maturity.
• Advise on security risk assessments and gap analyses against frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, or CMMC.
• Guide clients through compliance initiatives (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS).
• Identify, assess, and prioritize cybersecurity risks; recommend remediation plans and track progress.
• Oversee third-party vendor risk management programs.
• Provide leadership over client security operations.
• Review security architecture, processes, and operational workflows to ensure best practices.
• Coordinate tabletop exercises and incident response planning.
• Evaluate security tools and recommend enhancements to clients' technology stack.
• Serve as the primary cybersecurity advisor for assigned clients, maintaining long-term relationships built on trust and measurable outcomes.
• Present executive-level security reports and briefings to client stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal technical teams (SOC, Engineering, Compliance) to align delivery with client needs.
• Stay current with emerging threats, regulations, and industry best practices to proactively advise clients.
• Develop standardized vCISO methodologies, templates, and frameworks for internal use.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to service delivery improvements.
• Participate in business development by supporting client proposals, presentations, and renewals.

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Benefits Include :

Lumifi Cyber welcomes and encourages diversity in our workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability. All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer. Lumifi participates in E-Verify verification.