About the Role
Full‑time, client‑facing leadership role with a growing cybersecurity professional services practice. Overtime may be required to meet client deliverables. This person will lead security and compliance assessment engagements, manage project teams, and contribute to overall practice management. One of the following credentials is required: CISA, CISSP, or CPA.
What You'll Do
- Lead projects, teams, and client relationships across compliance and assessment engagements (SOC reporting, PCI, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST 800‑53/171, HITRUST, vendor privacy assurance, GDPR, and other risk‑based work)
- Plan, execute, and close cybersecurity assessment and compliance projects tailored to each engagement’s scope
- Own a book of business with multiple concurrent projects, including scheduling and administration
- Draft and review audit reports describing procedures performed, testing results, control weaknesses, and risk exposure
- Document and test client information systems; recommend improvements to technology and infrastructure
- Verify that applications, infrastructure, and controls operate as intended
- Perform risk‑based integrated reviews of financial, operational, systems, and management controls
- Build and maintain strong client and team relationships; support retention on both sides
- Coach, train, and develop junior staff; foster a collaborative team environment
- Perform detailed reviews of workpapers, reports, and proposals to ensure quality deliverables
- Execute hands‑on technical work in complex areas when needed
- Travel to client sites as needed
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in MIS, Cybersecurity, Accounting, Finance, or related field
- At least one of: CPA, CISA, or CISSP
- 4+ years in cybersecurity compliance, security assessment, or architecture design/review
- 2+ years of professional services experience at the senior level
- 1‑3 years of supervisory/management experience
- Executive presence, strong writing and technical skills, and proven ability to mentor others
- Track record of delivering engagements on time and on budget
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or MS
- Willingness to pursue additional certifications (CISM, ISO 27001 LA, PCI QSA, HITRUST CCSFP, etc.)
- Working knowledge of multiple security frameworks, application controls, and the SDLC
- Entrepreneurial, client‑centric mindset; works well independently and on teams
- Extensive completed engagement history (25+ professional services projects preferred)
Compensation and Benefits
Determining compensation for this role depends on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the individual’s skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Salary ranges for this position are noted in this posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
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