The Senior Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (Sr vCISO) serves as a trusted executive advisor to Marco clients, delivering strategic security leadership across both recurring consulting engagements and complex, point-in-time initiatives. This role partners directly with executive leadership and senior IT management to design, mature, and operationalize enterprise-level information security programs aligned to business objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk tolerance.
The Sr vCISO acts as part of the client's executive team, offering CISO-level leadership, translating cybersecurity risks into business impacts, and guiding security investment decisions. This role demands expertise in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance, as well as the ability to influence board and C-suite outcomes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:- Lead high-impact, complex consulting engagements that require senior-level judgment, strategic planning, and executive communication.
- Develop long-term consulting relationships with clients enrolled in a recurring consulting services program.
- Review the client's current security and service management program and assist with developing program maturity.
- Identify gaps in current solutions and practices and build a corresponding roadmap that can be communicated to key stakeholders within the organization.
- Serve as the client's virtual CISO, participating in executive and board-level discussions.
- Assess clients' current security posture, governance models, and risk management practices, and lead the development of multi-year security maturity roadmaps.
- Advise and lead security risk assessments, helping clients understand and manage enterprise risk.
- Guide clients through compliance and framework alignment efforts (e.g., NIST CSF, CIS, ISO, HIPAA, CMMC, PCI), as applicable.
- Participate as a member of the client's change advisory board and act as an emergency change approver.
- Provide strategic oversight and prioritization for client IT and security initiatives to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Coordinate and advise on vendor-specific partnerships and third-party risk considerations.
- Assist with client's annual security and technology budgeting, forecasting, and investment prioritization.
- Serve as a liaison between upper management and technical staff to ensure project goals are met by all parties involved.
- Serve as a senior subject matter expert within Marco, providing guidance on security strategy, service delivery, and solution positioning.
- Continually train and gain industry expertise in your area of expertise.
- Collaborate with internal Marco teams to develop solution recommendations, pricing guidance, and client-facing deliverables.
- Provide direct and indirect coaching, mentoring, and professional development support to vCISO, Advisory Risk Analyst, and consulting team members.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree and ten years of experience as a proven industry expert; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous executive-level leadership preferred.
- Experience with service management concepts, systems testing, and evaluation methods (e.g. ITIL v4).
- At least one of the following certifications, or the ability to obtain within six months of being hired: CISSP, CRISC, CCISO, CISM.
- Proven experience in IS infrastructure planning and development preferred.
- Maintains a current CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) certification.
- Professional working knowledge of information security standards and guidelines such as ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, NIST CSF, CIS, PCI DSS, and HIPAA.
REQUIRED SKILLS:- Business financial acumen with ability to translate technology needs into financial decisions.
- High degree of emotional intelligence when communicating with executive level leaders.
- Natural aptitude for outcome-based reasoning.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external clients.
- Self-starter, ability to plan and implement sales strategy with limited supervision.
- Ability to thrive in a competitive, goal-driven environment.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and detailed records of sales activity.
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities and to operate with changing priorities.
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively and professional with all types of people and situations.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Strong desire to help others achieve sales success, anticipate their needs and take initiative to ensure positive sales outcomes.
- Proficient with business collaboration tools including Microsoft Office Suite, CRM and company specific programs.
PAY RANGE: $119,193 - $190,709 annually + incentive opportunity
The pay range listed for this position is based on candidate's skill level, experience, relevant licenses, and educational background. For detailed information about our benefits, please visit our careers page at www.marconet.com/careers.
LOCATION: This is a remote-eligible position, however, Marco Technologies requires employees to reside within one of the following states: DE, FL, IA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, ME, NE, ND, NJ, PA, RI, SD, TX, WI
Application Deadline: Applications are continuously accepted until the position has been filled.
