Cybersecurity Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) 

Job Level: W2T Consultant

Job Location: Hybrid, must be local to the Saint Louis area 

Travel Expectations: 25%

Job Classification: Temporary (W2T), Contractor (1099)

Join Centric Consulting – A Culture You’ll Love

At Centric Consulting, we've cultivated a unique approach to business.  Our business is built on three fundamental principles: Enjoy the people you work with, have fun, and do great work. These principles define our consulting model and have crafted one of the most vibrant cultures in the consulting industry – celebrating individuals, collaboration, and lifelong friendships.  

In this role, you will: 

• Serve as a trusted security advisor to multiple clients, developing and executing tailored information security strategies aligned with business goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Design, implement, and govern enterprise security programs, including policies, standards, risk management frameworks, and security roadmaps.
• Lead recurring risk assessments, vulnerability reviews, and maturity evaluations, translating findings into actionable remediation plans.
• Stay current on evolving cyber threats, technologies, and compliance requirements, proactively guiding clients to strengthen their security posture.
• Manage end-to-end incident response engagements, including triage, containment, forensic investigations, stakeholder communications, remediation, and post-incident improvement initiatives.
• Partner with client leadership and technical teams to embed security controls into infrastructure, applications, and digital transformation projects.
• Architect and deploy advanced security solutions, including AI-driven Data Loss Prevention (DLP) platforms, modern XDR environments, and integrated SIEM/SOAR capabilities.
• Lead enterprise-wide security platform migrations and implementations across complex, multi-site client environments while ensuring business continuity.
• Design and implement Zero Trust security architectures, including secure integration with OT/ICS/SCADA systems where applicable.
• Act as the primary liaison for client audits and regulatory assessments, supporting compliance with standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOX.
• Oversee and optimize security technology stacks, including firewalls, endpoint protection, IAM, encryption, and monitoring platforms.
• Contribute to business development through security assessments, proposals, and client presentations, helping expand consulting engagements.

Who You Are: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (Master’s degree or certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA preferred).
• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles (CISO, vCISO, Director of Security, or equivalent).
• Strong expertise in security frameworks and standards, including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOX.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise security technologies, including network security, endpoint protection, IAM, encryption, SIEM/SOAR, and cloud security platforms.
• Proven success designing and delivering security programs in complex or regulated environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple clients, priorities, and projects in a consulting setting.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Prior cybersecurity consulting experience strongly preferred.

Total Rewards:  

We proudly offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive and well-rounded benefits package for full-time employees that have been designed to nourish your well-being, such as health coverage, wellness programs, 401K company match, self-managed PTO, and other unique incentives that celebrate your accomplishments.      

• Remote and Hybrid Work
• Time Off When You Need It
• Benefits That Flex
• Professional Development  

While benefits eligibility may vary for roles that are not full-time, we provide unique opportunities for growth, skill development, and more.  Regardless of your role, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment where every team member contributes to our shared success.  

Discover more about our benefits by exploring additional details here benefits. 

Who We Are: 

Founded in 1999 with a remote workforce, we combine the benefits of experience, flexibility, and cost efficiency to create tailored solutions centered on what’s best for businesses.  Now numbering more than 1,400 employees in the U.S. and India, we’re committed to solving clients’ toughest problems and delivering on our mission of providing unmatched experiences.   

Our purpose at Centric Consulting is to bring unmatched experiences to clients and employees. These aren't just words we use — it's how we became a company and who we are today. Providing an unmatched experience means we approach each other as human beings and lead with empathy and humility. It means we work diligently to ensure we are a place where everyone can create a sense of belonging and feel respected for who they are.  

What Makes Centric a Great Place to Work? 

We know that creating and sustaining an authentically welcoming culture requires that we all play a part in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, from our business practice to how we show up for employees and communities. This is how we bring our mission and core values to life, working together to provide the highest quality services to our clients while allowing our employees to reach their full potential.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  

Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the application or interview process. 

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