The vCISO is accountable for providing strategic security consulting, managing compliance, and developing security strategies for clients.
About the role: We seek a talented and driven professional who will be responsible for providing Strategic Security Consultant Services to an assigned set of Dataprise customers. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and a keen business acumen.
Why Dataprise?
Dataprise Diversity Commitment: At Dataprise, we celebrate what makes us unique: our people. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that seeks and embraces thoughts and ideas from all different backgrounds. We welcome everyone and are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, gender, gender identity/expression, religion, ethnicity, disability, national origin or sexual orientation. We are #DataprisePROUD!
Dataprise is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Why Dataprise?
- Dataprise is a private equity-backed company whose mission is to grow organically and inorganically through the acquisition of solid-performing businesses that are well aligned to our philosophies and values.
- Our mission is to delight our clients and create an outstanding people experience both internally and externally.
- We are an employee-focused organization that prioritizes employee retention, satisfaction, and empowerment.
- We provide career growth opportunities through internal movement and through continuous learning, upskilling, job shadow programs, career mentors, annual training allotments, and LinkedIn Learning licenses for all employees.
- Comprehensive Wellness Program including gym membership discounts/subsidies, and Wellness Rewards opportunities.
- A commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) through a multi-faceted DEI Program.
- A focus on work/life balance including hybrid and remote work options, 10 paid holidays and generous PTO.
- Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including top-quality medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family + FREE telemedicine benefits, company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and 401(k) with company match.
- An opportunity to grow, be challenged, have fun, and learn from some of the most talented technology professionals out there.
- Function as a vCISO (Strategic Security Consultant) for an assigned set of Dataprise clients and/or projects.
- Manage policies, standards, and processes designed to protect information assets.
- Prepare and deliver client presentations and briefings on Information Security related topics.
- Develop and manage enterprise-wide security strategies
- Align security initiatives with business objectives
- Manage regulatory compliance programs and third-party risk
- Assist clients in establishing a vision, strategy and measurable goals for client security programs.
- Stay up-to-date on regulatory changes, emerging threats, and evolving technologies.
- Actively participate in enterprise-wide tabletop exercises (Incident Response etc).
- Oversee the approval, training, and dissemination of security policies and practices within client environments.
- Liaise with internal and regulatory auditors on Cyber Security related subject matter.
- Provide oversight and monitoring of security controls implementations, as well as identifying gaps in client controls.
- 8+ years, including leadership and executive leadership and boards
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s/MBA preferred)
- A leader and strategic thinker who is business-minded, creative and passionate about providing high level strategic security consulting to an assigned set of clients.
- Excellent in a client facing role and can provide outstanding service and support.
- Strong leadership and communication skills for executive-level engagement
- Crisis management and incident response planning
- Strong understanding of strategic business imperatives and be able to articulate risk in the context of business objectives; he or she will have a deep working knowledge of relevant compliance, regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO, SOX, ITIL, COBIT) and Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS).
- Superior theoretical and practical expertise in Enterprise and Information Systems Security.
- Professional Security Management certifications such as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other similar credentials are preferred.
- Energy, enthusiasm and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experienced in the MSP/MSSP space.
- A multi-tasker who is able to manage their time well and stay on top of multiple priorities at once.
- Great at communicating to internal and external clients so that all parties are provided with timely updates on deliverables.
- Well versed in stakeholder management with an ability to get the right recommendations into the right hands to ensure timely completion and get executive buy-in.
- A problem solver and adept at mitigating conflict and addressing challenging situations.
Dataprise Diversity Commitment: At Dataprise, we celebrate what makes us unique: our people. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that seeks and embraces thoughts and ideas from all different backgrounds. We welcome everyone and are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, gender, gender identity/expression, religion, ethnicity, disability, national origin or sexual orientation. We are #DataprisePROUD!
Dataprise is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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