Fractional vCISO

Overview Job Title: Fractional vCISO Employment Type: Contract Hours: 16-20 hrs/week; 4 hours/day Location: Dallas, TX – hybrid Downtown office Salary Range: $90-110/hr. (W2) Akkodis is seeking a Fractional vCISO for a part-time, contract position in Downtown Dallas, TX. This hybrid role is roughly 4 hours/day. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of information security experience, including 5+ years in executive leadership. The Fractional vCISO will serve as a trusted security advisor, providing executive-level cybersecurity strategy, governance, and oversight. This role suits a dynamic professional with deep technical knowledge, strong leadership skills, and the ability to translate complex security concepts into actionable business strategies. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements. Act as the executive sponsor for client security programs, providing board-level updates and risk assessments. Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Establish and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures. Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC, SOC 2). Conduct risk assessments and maturity gap analyses to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies. Operational Security Oversight Oversee incident response readiness, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning. Partner with IT and business stakeholders to strengthen security controls across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. Provide oversight of third-party risk management and vendor security assessments. Client Engagement & Advisory Deliver executive-level briefings, roadmaps, and security awareness programs. Serve as a trusted advisor, aligning security investments with business priorities and budget. Mentor and guide internal security teams on emerging threats and best practices. Qualifications 10+ years of progressive experience in information security, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role (CISO, Deputy CISO, vCISO, or equivalent). Strong knowledge of security frameworks: NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, and Zero Trust. Hands-on expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), endpoint protection, and identity management. Experience building a cybersecurity roadmap and executing on those initiatives. Proven track record advising executive teams and boards on cybersecurity risk and strategy. Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills. Relevant certifications strongly preferred (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCISO, or equivalent). If you are interested in this Fractional vCISO job, please apply through Akkodis. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Job Metadata Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Part-time Job function: Information Technology, Management, and Strategy/Planning Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting and Computer and Network Security #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06