Senior Virtual Chief Information Security Officer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Virtual Chief Information Security Officer - REMOTE. This role plays a critical part in providing executive cybersecurity leadership and ensuring compliance for a Defense Industrial Base client. As the acting cybersecurity authority, you will maintain governance and facilitate a smooth transition during leadership changes. This part-time executive advisory position demands a high level of expertise and allows for flexibility while requiring strong engagement with senior leadership.

Accountabilities

• Serve as acting executive cybersecurity authority for the organization
• Provide governance oversight of NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 sustainment
• Maintain executive accountability for DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance posture
• Provide enterprise risk management oversight and advise on risk acceptance decisions
• Deliver executive-level cybersecurity reporting to senior leadership
• Oversee incident response activities, including participation in classified spill scenarios as needed
• Provide strategic oversight of CUI/CDI handling and enclave governance
• Advise on third-party cybersecurity risk at the executive level
• Support leadership in structuring and transitioning to a permanent CISO role
  
  

Requirements

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance (current and in-scope)
• 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity leadership experience
• Prior experience serving as CISO, Deputy CISO, or equivalent executive-level security role
• Demonstrated experience supporting Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations
• Deep knowledge of NIST SP 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7012, and CMMC Level 2 requirements
• Experience with CUI environments and regulated compliance programs
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Preferred: Experience supporting organizations through CMMC assessment or sustainment
• Familiarity with classified spill response protocols
• Experience operating in cleared contractor environments
  
  

Benefits

• Part-time position with flexible hours (approximately 20 hours per week)
• Opportunity for initial 3-month engagement with potential for extension
• Ability to work remotely from anywhere
• Independent consultant role with strategic oversight responsibilities
• Engagement with senior leadership in a highly regulated cybersecurity environment
  
  

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

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