Virtual Ciso & Cybersecurity Practice Lead

Interdependence

Remote
Fully remote
Virtual ciso experience for mid-market clients
Security risk assessments and gap analysis
Compliance framework management soc 2 hipaa pci-dss
Interdependence is seeking a Virtual CISO & Cybersecurity Practice Lead to establish and manage a new AI-powered cybersecurity division aimed at mid-market clients. The role involves providing executive-level security leadership, conducting risk assessments, and managing compliance frameworks. ###

Job Summary

  • This is a founding leadership position to build and run an AI-powered cybersecurity practice within an established advisory firm.
  • The role involves serving as the outsourced CISO for 8-12 mid-market clients, managing their full security lifecycle from risk assessment to incident response.
  • Candidates will collaborate with reputation management teams to deliver integrated crisis responses when security events create reputational exposure.

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Interdependence is seeking a Virtual CISO & Cybersecurity Practice Lead to establish and manage a new AI-powered cybersecurity division aimed at mid-market clients. The role involves providing executive-level security leadership, conducting risk assessments, and managing compliance frameworks. ###

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Virtual CISO experience for mid-market clients
  • Security risk assessments and gap analysis
  • Compliance framework management SOC 2 HIPAA PCI-DSS
  • Incident response coordination and crisis management
  • AI-driven security tooling oversight
  • Board-level security communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Reputation management integration experience
  • Business development and sales participation
  • Founding team leadership in new divisions
  • Strategic consulting background

Key Requirements

  • Senior practitioner level cybersecurity experience
  • Experience leading fractional CISO engagements
  • Proven track record in compliance frameworks

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