Full-Time Consulting Director, Proactive Services, vCISO

Your CareerOur leading consultancy seeks a dynamic and visionary vCISO to champion and operationalize cybersecurity best practices for a key public sector client. This crucial role will act as an account CISO and requires a trusted advisor who can effectively engage with client stakeholders (including CISOs, security teams, IT management, and executive leadership) across the account. The vCISO will primarily be responsible for the delivery of security services as part of a large-scale transformation programme and will also be required to identify and develop additional opportunities within the broader client organization.

Your Impact

1. Serve as a trusted security advisor to client stakeholders.
2. Work with delivery partners to manage risk and drive successful outcomes.
3. Develop and own the program delivery and security services operational risk register.
4. Develop deep, trusted relationships across the client organization.
5. Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to client security teams.
6. Present security recommendations and findings.
7. Represent the consultancy on client calls.
8. Champion security best practices.

Thought Leadership & Industry Collaboration

• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of UK government security policies.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and regulatory changes.
• Share insights and best practices with the client's security team.
• Support executive engagement.

Security Risk Management & Remediation

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and maturity assessments.
• Develop and implement client-specific cybersecurity roadmaps.
• Provide expert advice on security architecture.
• Oversee client security teams in implementing and managing security controls.
• Assist clients with compliance requirements.
• Manage security risk committees.
• Track and manage remediation of security audit and compliance findings.
• Review security metrics and lead remediation programs.
• Ensure necessary security controls are in place.

Your ExperienceProven experience as an in-house CISO, or as vCISO within a consulting or systems integrator organization. 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity. Strong experience in implementing and operating security controls in complex corporate environments. Demonstrated ability to engage with C-level executives. UK public sector experience. Deep understanding of UK public sector security policies. Understanding of industry-recognized cybersecurity frameworks and global privacy regulations.

Current Holder of SC and ideally DV security clearance.Experience of working in multi-provider, multi-year programmes. Proven track record of building and implementing account growth strategies. Exceptional communication skills.

Highly Desired

• Advanced degree in Cybersecurity or related field
• Professional certifications
• Experience with relevant compliance standards
• Published thought leadership and public speaking experience

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