[Hiring] Virtual Chief Information Security Officer @RSI Security

Role Description

This role involves applying consultative and leadership skills to build high rapport with RSI customers and team members. You will perform an expert security advisory role to clients and provide leadership for compliance and security program oversight to RSI customer executives.

• Lead development of security strategy aligned to client business goals and risk appetite.
• Guide risk management practices including risk registers, threat modeling, and treatment plans.
• Provide executive-level oversight of regulatory compliance programs (e.g., PCI, NIST, HIPAA, etc.).
• Act as incident response advisor during major events, supporting containment and recovery planning.
• Offer technical insight into security architecture decisions, vendor evaluations, and tool selection.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (10+ years) in a senior information security role, such as CISO, vCISO, or Director of Information Security, preferably within a consulting or client-facing environment.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., PCI, CMMC, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.).
• Strong understanding of risk management, threat analysis, and incident response.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with C-level executives and boards.
• Experience in developing and executing cybersecurity strategies for organizations of various sizes and industries.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client engagements simultaneously.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC) are highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.

Requirements

• Location: 100% Remote, Globally, Work from anywhere
• Type: Contracted - Part-time, Project based
• Pay: Based on experience, education, geographic location, and market rates.
• Travel: <10%

Benefits

• Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain.
• RSI Security is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.