Virtual CISO (vCISO) Services – part time, remote

Job DescriptionOUR GOAL: Treat our consultants and clients the way we would like others to treat us!Interested in joining our team? Check out the opportunity below and apply today!Our customer is seeking a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) or strategic cybersecurity advisory partner to augment existing cybersecurity leadership and operations. The engagement is intended to provide independent, strategic guidance rather than day‑to‑day security operations. This RFP reflects a proactive maturity and governance objective, not a response to a cybersecurity incident.**Remote – part-time (likely CST zone)Engagement Objectives The selected individual will help the customer: Strengthen alignment between cybersecurity strategy and enterprise riskProvide an independent assessment and prioritization of cyber risksImprove architectural coherence across existing security controlsSupport executive management and the Board in oversight, decision‑making, and regulatory readiness Scope of Services (Required) ​Individual should clearly describe their approach and deliverables across the following areas:!) Cybersecurity Strategy & Roadmap Assess current cybersecurity posture and initiativesAdvise on risk‑based prioritization of cybersecurity investmentsSupport development or refinement of a multi‑year cybersecurity roadmap 2) Enterprise Security Architecture Provide guidance on defining a cohesive end‑to‑end security architectureAssess alignment with recognized frameworks (., NIST, ISO)Identify opportunities to simplify, consolidate, or rationalize controls 3) Governance, Risk & Compliance Advise on cybersecurity governance and decision‑making modelsSupport integration of cybersecurity into enterprise risk management (ERM)Provide input on regulatory, disclosure, and audit considerations 4) Third‑Party & Supply Chain Cyber Risk Assess maturity of third‑party cyber risk managementRecommend scalable governance and oversight approachesAlign cyber risk considerations with procurement, legal, and audit processes 5) Identity & Access Risk Advisory Advise on identity‑centric risk management and privileged accessSupport progression toward a Zero Trust-aligned model, as appropriate 6) OT / Manufacturing Security (Advisory) Provide strategic guidance on securing OT and manufacturing environmentsSupport risk‑based prioritization of IT‑OT segmentation and monitoring 7) Board & Executive Engagement Prepare or review Board‑level cybersecurity materialsParticipate periodically in executive or Board discussions as an independent advisor Explicitly Out of Scope ​Individual should note that this engagementdoes not include : SOC, MDR, or day‑to‑day security operationsDirect management of staff or vendorsActing as incident commander during cyber incidentsTool resale as a primary engagement objective Engagement Model Expectations Part‑time, advisory engagementSenior‑level consultant(s) with demonstrated Board‑level experienceIndependent, vendor‑agnostic guidanceCollaborative engagement with IT, Cyber Defense Operations, Legal, and AuditFlexible scope aligned to evolving risk priorities Deliverables (Indicative) ​Individual should specify which of the following they provide: Initial cybersecurity posture and maturity assessmentCybersecurity strategy and roadmap documentationTarget‑state security architecture overviewPeriodic executive / Board‑ready briefingsWritten recommendations with prioritized actions Evaluation Criteria Individuals will be evaluated on: Depth of strategic cybersecurity expertiseExperience supporting Boards and executive leadershipAbility to operate independently of tool salesPractical understanding of manufacturing / OT environmentsClarity, relevance, and usability of proposed deliverablesCultural and communication fit with leadership Guiding Principle Our customer seeks a vCISO partner that can elevate cybersecurity from effective operations to strategic, risk‑driven governance, while leveraging the strong foundation already in place.Reference: 1051043Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Revel IT, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this or our other open roles!Revel IT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Revel IT does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.#gdr4900 Job ID:1051043

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