Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO)

Job description

Field Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) This position is hybrid with some onsite responsibility in Conway. Applicants must already reside in the central Arkansas area. Relocation will not be provided. PURPOSE: A Field vCISO’s primary purpose is to function as a trusted advisor to strategically improve the cybersecurity posture of Ascend clients. Field vCISOs integrate into our client organizations to manage and improve comprehensive cybersecurity programs for mid-market clients based on established frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, HIPAA, and more. Weekly or monthly meetings are held to present data gathered from our various solutions to demonstrate the efficacy of Ascend’s cybersecurity services to client stakeholders and highlight advancement toward the client’s desired maturity. Quarterly presentations to client C-suite or Board of Directors may be required. Completion of security questionnaires, review of vulnerability reports, pen test reports, risk assessments, research on non-Ascend products/services, and communication of strategy for emerging threats or business requirements are all provided to our clients by their vCISO. Excellent communication an...