Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO)

Virtual Chief Information Security Officer

• cloudIT
• Phoenix, AZ
• In-Office

Phoenix's small and mid-sized businesses face the same cybersecurity threats as the Fortune 500 but with a fraction of the resources. cloudIT bridges that gap. We are a growing Technology Service Provider built on the belief that every business deserves enterprise-grade security expertise, regardless of size. We are looking for a strategic, people-first vCISO to champion that mission across our client base.

About the Role

As a vCISO at cloudIT, you will serve as a fractional security leader for a portfolio of clients who do not have and cannot afford a full-time CISO. You will work from our Phoenix office, managing multiple client relationships simultaneously, building practical security programs around cloudIT's proven security stack. This role is equal parts strategist, communicator, and trusted advisor.

What You Will Do

Security Strategy and Leadership

Develop and own practical, business-aligned security roadmaps built on cloudIT's security stack

Present security posture updates to IT leaders and business owners in clear, actionable terms

Track emerging threats and regulatory shifts across healthcare, real estate, financial services, and construction

Risk Management

Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments calibrated to client environments

Prioritize remediation based on business impact, not just severity scores

Build realistic risk treatment plans clients can actually execute

Compliance and Governance

Guide clients through HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CMMC, NIST CSF, and other relevant frameworks

Develop right-sized policies and procedures that are actionable, not shelf-ware

Conduct periodic audits and gap assessments using cloudIT's toolset

Incident Response and Management

Build and test incident response plans suited to SMB realities

Lead response coordination during incidents, keeping stakeholders informed

Drive post-incident improvements supported by cloudIT's monitoring capabilities

Security Stack Adoption and Technical Oversight

Champion cloudIT's stack including MDR, SIEM, endpoint protection, MFA, and cloud security controls

Ensure solutions are implemented correctly and delivering measurable value

Assess third-party vendor risk and guide secure procurement decisions

Client Relationship Management

Manage a portfolio of clients, engaging at the right level for each organization

Show up as a trusted partner by proactively communicating risks and celebrating wins

Translate complex security concepts into plain language across industries and experience levels

What You Bring

5+ years in information security, with at least 2 years in a leadership or advisory capacity

Ability to engage effectively with both IT leaders and non-technical business owners

Comfort managing multiple client engagements with competing priorities

Experience working with or for an MSP or TSP is a strong plus

Preferred Certifications

CISSP

CISM

CISA

CCA

CCP

Framework Knowledge

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

HIPAA

PCI-DSS

CMMC

What We Offer

Health Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision

Retirement

401(k) with company match

Professional Development

Certification sponsorship and continuing education

Ready to elevate security for Phoenix's businesses?

If you want to be part of a team that is genuinely changing how businesses think about security, we want to hear from you.