Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) Advisor — Healthcare

Job overview

The Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) Advisor role is onsite in Sioux Falls, SD. Compensation is not specified. The position supports a program providing cybersecurity advisory services to healthcare organizations. The advisor helps client organizations strengthen cybersecurity resilience by translating technical findings and regulatory requirements into practical governance, risk-management, incident-preparedness, and security-planning recommendations. The role also supports program delivery and the development of repeatable vCISO services.

What you'll do

• Work with the Program Director on program execution and delivery
• provide executive and board-level cybersecurity guidance
• develop and maintain cybersecurity roadmaps
• support tabletop exercises and readiness activities
• review and advise on policies, strategies, and governance
• support incident response planning
• advise on training and security awareness
• support compliance and risk management
• help refine client service packages and processes
• maintain accurate records and handle confidential information.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

vciso advisor

cybersecurity

healthcare organizations

executive advisory

board-level guidance

risk management

governance

incident response planning

security roadmaps

sioux falls sd

dakota state university applied research corp

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant experience. The role calls for communicating cybersecurity risks and recommendations to executive, technical, and nontechnical audiences and interpreting healthcare cybersecurity requirements.

About the employer

Dakota State University Applied Research Corp is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.