NopalCyber - Virtual Chief Information Security Officer
NopalCyber • Remote, Remote • Posted July 09, 2026
About the Role
Location: Hyderabad, India (In-Office with occasional client travel) Experience: 12 - 18 years (Cybersecurity, GRC, Leadership) Engagement Model: Client-Facing Advisory (Multi-client / Portfolio-based) Role Purpose:
The Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) serves as a senior cybersecurity advisor and governance leader for multiple client organizations. This role is responsible for translating cybersecurity risk into business context, establishing pragmatic governance models, and driving measurable improvements in security posture and compliance readiness. This is a strategic and advisory role, focused on direction, oversight, and assurance. Key Outcomes:
Within the first 6 months, the vCISO will:
- Establish cybersecurity governance models across assigned clients
- Deliver baseline risk and maturity assessments (ISO/NIST aligned)
- Define and initiate security roadmaps aligned to business priorities
- Implement executive reporting dashboards and Bo...
The Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) serves as a senior cybersecurity advisor and governance leader for multiple client organizations. This role is responsible for translating cybersecurity risk into business context, establishing pragmatic governance models, and driving measurable improvements in security posture and compliance readiness. This is a strategic and advisory role, focused on direction, oversight, and assurance. Key Outcomes:
Within the first 6 months, the vCISO will:
- Establish cybersecurity governance models across assigned clients
- Deliver baseline risk and maturity assessments (ISO/NIST aligned)
- Define and initiate security roadmaps aligned to business priorities
- Implement executive reporting dashboards and Bo...