Virtual Chief Information Security Officer – vCISO

DYOPATH

. Serve as a trusted advisor to client organizations, leading development and execution of cybersecurity strategies tailored to business objectives.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor to client organizations, leading development and execution of cybersecurity strategies tailored to business objectives.
Provide governance, direct incident response, optimize security architecture, and strengthen enterprise resilience through a risk-driven, business-aligned approach.
Lead the creation, refinement, and execution of incident response plans, including investigations and breach remediation.
Develop and oversee holistic security strategies, policies, and governance frameworks.
Evaluate and mitigate risks to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems and data.
Build security programs that align with industry regulations, compliance requirements, and organizational goals.
Deliver executive-level guidance and communicate complex security concepts in business terms.
Drive security awareness programs that promote a culture of proactive risk management.
Manage third-party vendor risk and ensure secure supply-chain operations.
Present regular updates to senior leadership regarding risk, incidents, and overall security posture.
Partner with IT, architecture, and business leaders to integrate security into enterprise design and operations.
Monitor emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory requirements to continuously refine security strategy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. Master's degree in related field (preferred).
10+ years of progressive experience in Information Security or IT
Minimum 5 years in a cybersecurity leadership or executive-level role
Proven success guiding organizational security strategy or leading security programs
CISSP, CISM, CISA or equivalent senior-level security credentials (preferred)
Deep understanding of risk management, compliance, security frameworks, and incident response
Ability to build long-term, executive-level security roadmaps aligned with organizational strategy
Exceptional problem-solving, strategic analysis, and situational judgment
Demonstrated leadership influencing cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
Outstanding communication skills—able to articulate complex technical issues to non-technical audiences
High adaptability, resilience, and composure in dynamic threat environments
Flexibility to support urgent security escalations when needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
401(k) with company match
“You Pick a Day” paid holiday
FSA & HSA options
Pet Insurance (because pets are family!)
…and much more!
Full benefits overview at dyopath.com/careers

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurity strategiesincident responsesecurity architecturerisk managementsecurity policiesgovernance frameworksbreach remediationsecurity programssecurity roadmapscompliance requirements

Soft Skills

problem-solvingstrategic analysissituational judgmentleadershipcommunicationadaptabilityresiliencecomposureinfluencingflexibility

Certifications

CISSPCISMCISA