vCISO

Founded in 2006, Coretelligent is a provider of comprehensive managed IT solutions, specializing in areas like cybersecurity, private cloud services, IT planning and strategy, and backup and disaster recovery. We cater to industries such as financial services, life sciences, technology, and professional services. The company has been recognized for its achievements, including being named to Inc. magazine’s Power Partner Awards and as AT&T Cybersecurity North American Partner of the Year for 2023. Coretelligent focuses on meeting regulatory requirements and ensuring clients' IT platforms are robust and compliant. We have a significant presence across various U.S. locations and offer co-managed IT solutions as well.

Job Overview

As a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO), your primary role will be that of a trusted advisor, responsible for building/managing our clients' cybersecurity and compliance programs. You will closely collaborate with our clients to interpret their distinct business requirements, identify potential risks, and strategize how to mitigate these risks. A vCISO is often at the forefront of identifying projects that can be delivered by the breadth of Coretelligent services. The ideal candidate should exude confidence during meetings and possess the ability to persuasively present ideas and plans to an executive audience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for cybersecurity and compliance matters, providing virtual CISO services to multiple clients to advise on best practices, industry standards, enhancing their security posture, and helping them satisfy compliance requirements
• Lead customers in Data-centric approaches to cybersecurity to ensure recommendations are aligned to business risk.
• Conduct risk assessments and gap analysis to identify security and compliance deficiencies and recommend appropriate remediation measures
• Develop policies including business continuity plans, information security policies, procedures, and controls, tailored to each client's specific needs and regulatory compliance requirements
• Review information from IT security audits, risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and other reporting on ways to minimize threats
• Design and facilitate tabletop exercises, customized to client environments.
• Advise and lead clients in Third Party Risk Management efforts.
• Communicate with key client stakeholders about IT security threats, process/workflow improvements, etc.
• Track the latest IT security innovations, cybersecurity technologies, trends, threats, and regulatory requirements to ensure proactive and effective risk management
• Respond to fluctuating client needs and topics of interest to provide customized advising to each client.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A minimum of 6-7 years of proven IT/security/compliance experience, including experience in a vCISO, Director of IT/Technology, Solution Architect, or senior-level IT role.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and their practical implementation, such as the CIS Critical Security Controls, NIST CSF, and Secure Controls Framework
• High-level understanding of security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, endpoint protection, etc.
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts and technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Must be willing to travel at times for critical client meetings (less than 5% travel)
• Relevant advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, Security X (formerly CASP+), CCISO, or similar.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in financial services and/or biotech/life sciences industries is strongly preferred
• First-hand experience with 3rd party audits such as SOX, SOC 2, ISO, or PCI-DSS preferred
• Prior experience in a Managed Service Provider or IT Consulting environment preferred

Salary Range for this position (depending upon experience): $115k-$130k

This range reflects the minimum and maximum targets for new hires across all US locations (with the exception of MA, NY, and CA). Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, work location, and relevant education or training.

What you’ll love about Coretelligent:

We take Coretelligent culture very seriously! As a company, we constantly think of ways to give back to our valued employees through company engagement. We offer a competitive salary, amazing benefits, a great vacation package, a healthy work-life balance, and opportunities to grow your career from within!  

Benefits: Health, Dental, & Vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401k, Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Flexible Vacation & Sick Days.

Perks: Fourteen holidays, including a day off on your birthday, flexible vacation, monthly rewards, spot bonuses for demonstrated excellence, community and social events, learning and development, flexible working life, $100 standup desk allowance, and other health & wellness perks.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility Commitment

Coretelligent is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome qualified applicants of all races, ethnicities, religions, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, socioeconomic statuses, and more. Our focus is on creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued beyond compliance, ensuring that every team member feels respected, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves.

In compliance with the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), we do not request or consider age or age-adjacent information (such as graduation dates) during the hiring process. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of age.

We extend our dedication to accessibility and inclusivity to our remote workforce. In alignment with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to effectively perform their job duties in a remote setting. Applicants needing accommodations for the application or interview process are encouraged to reach out to talent@core.tech for necessary arrangements.

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As Coretelligent is a remote company hiring candidates, our perks and benefits packages may adjust based on your location. Direct applicants only; no recruitment agencies or third-party recruiters, please.