Director of Cybersecurity

<p>**<span style="font-weight: bold">**We are currently hiring only in our established markets: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Colorado, and Arizona. As a result, we can only consider candidates who are currently located in one of these states or willing to relocate prior to their start date<span style="font-size: 12pt">. Please apply <span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45)">only</span> if you meet this requirement.</span></span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">The Opportunity</span></p> <p>ISOutsource (ISO) is a modern technology consulting firm at the forefront of change. We help organizations boost performance, streamline operations, and deliver exceptional service through smarter technology.</p> <p>Join a profitable, established company serving 500+ clients across the Western U.S. You’ll work in a fun, energetic, fast-paced environment where you’re encouraged to bring ideas, try new things, and keep learning—while staying focused on what matters most: our clients.</p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"> Our Core Values</span> </p> <ul> <li>We are client centric. </li> <li>We are innovative. </li> <li>We are results driven. </li> <li>We pursue excellence. </li> <li>We are trustworthy. </li> <li>We empower our team.</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Why ISOutsource?</span></p> <ul> <li>Direct access to management and senior leadership</li> <li>Ability to define your niche and grow your career</li> <li>Exposure to a wide range of technologies and industries</li> <li>Monthly training and career development opportunities</li> <li>Collaborative, highly skilled team that shares knowledge</li> <li>Tons of room for growth, ISO has a long history of promoting from within.</li> <li>Strong emphasis on work/life balance</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">We Take Care of Our People </span></p> <ul> <li>Salary range: $160,000–$210,000 (annualized)</li> <li>Achievable quarterly bonuses.</li> <li>Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)</li> <li>401(k) + employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Parking and mileage reimbursement</li> <li>Stocked office snacks, coffee, and treats (including healthy options)</li> <li>Monthly team activities (trivia nights, holiday parties, and more)</li> </ul> <p><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Work you will do as an ISOutsource Director of Cybersecurity: </span></p> <ul> <li>Define and execute the cybersecurity vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap, with a clear focus on maturing departmental processes and operating model, in alignment with the strategic direction established by the CISO </li> <li>Provide leadership for cybersecurity operations including EDR, vulnerability management, incident response, and threat detection </li> <li>Drive standardization and optimization of the security tool stack across managed and augmented clients, including endpoint protection (e.g., SentinelOne, CrowdStrike) and vulnerability management (e.g., Qualys) </li> <li>Formalize and maintain governance, risk, and compliance frameworks including SOC2 alignment </li> <li>Lead enterprise incident response strategy, ensuring readiness and effective remediation  </li> <li>Act as executive escalation point for major security incidents and client-impacting events, coordinating with the CISO and executive leadership during high-severity incidents  </li> <li>Own budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning for the security function </li> <li>Lead risk assessments and ensure mitigation strategies are implemented  </li> <li>Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing cybersecurity team, deepening subject matter expertise across the practice </li> <li>Foster a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement  </li> <li>Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Consulting, Product, and Project teams </li> <li>Represent cybersecurity in executive forums and client discussions in partnership with the CISO and executive leadership as appropriate. </li> <li>Stay current on emerging threats, technologies, and industry trends </li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">What We’re Looking For</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">You’ll thrive in this role if you have:</span></p> <ul> <li>Proven success building, scaling, and leading cybersecurity programs in managed services, consulting, or multi-client environments</li> <li>Deep expertise in security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, governance, risk management, and compliance</li> <li>Strong leadership, communication, client engagement, and executive presence, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders</li> <li>Experience partnering with executive leadership and CISOs to align cybersecurity strategy with business objectives and enterprise risk management</li> <li>Proven ability to mature operational processes, establish governance models, and scale cybersecurity service delivery</li> <li>Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives across Engineering, Operations, Consulting, Product, and other business teams</li> <li>Strong understanding of modern threat landscapes, ransomware response, and security operations best practices</li> <li>Experience managing budgets, KPIs, vendors, security platforms, and strategic technology investments</li> <li>Experience recruiting, mentoring, and developing high-performing cybersecurity teams</li> <li>Familiarity with SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001, and other security and compliance frameworks preferred</li> <li>Experience leading cybersecurity teams within a growth-oriented, service-driven organization preferred</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Nice-to-have experience:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">Requirements</span></p> <ul> <li>8+ years of experience in cybersecurity with 3+ years in leadership  </li> <li>Strong knowledge of SOC2, NIST, and ISO 27001 frameworks  </li> <li>Experience with EDR, MDR, SIEM, and vulnerability management tools  </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold">ISOutsource </span>is an equal opportunity firm.</p> <p>We are driven by seeing our team succeed and grow, and we work to ensure everyone contributes to their fullest potential.  We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, status as a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking, family status, source of income, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.</p> <p>Final candidates will be required to submit to a complete background check.</p>

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