Hybrid IT Director – Virtual Chief Information Security Officer

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About the role

  • IT Director serving as Virtual Chief Information Security Officer for key client in New Jersey. Leading cybersecurity strategy, vendor management, and technology planning in a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary IT Director for the client, providing strategic direction and oversight
  • Develop and maintain short- and long-term IT roadmaps aligned with business goals
  • Act as the escalation point for complex technical and operational decisions
  • Translate business needs into practical, secure technology solutions
  • Act as Virtual CISO, responsible for overall security posture and risk management
  • Own cybersecurity policies, standards, and governance
  • Oversee vulnerability management, endpoint security, identity management, and incident response
  • Conduct risk assessments and guide remediation efforts
  • Interface with auditors, insurers, and compliance stakeholders as needed
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership at the client
  • Manage and coordinate third-party vendors and technology partners
  • Review contracts, licensing, and renewal strategies with an eye toward cost control and risk reduction
  • Participate in executive-level meetings and planning sessions
  • Work closely with our MSP engineering, service desk, and security teams
  • Ensure alignment between client priorities and MSP service delivery
  • Help define scope, standards, and expectations for ongoing support
  • Provide feedback and guidance to improve service quality and outcomes

Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including senior leadership responsibility
  • Prior experience as an IT Director, Head of IT, or senior infrastructure/security leader
  • Strong cybersecurity background with hands-on understanding of modern threat landscapes
  • Experience acting in a CISO, virtual CISO, or security leadership capacity
  • Broad technical knowledge across:
  • Microsoft 365 / Azure environments
  • Identity & access management
  • Endpoint security and monitoring
  • Networking, firewalls, and cloud services
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage executives and non-technical stakeholders
  • Must live in New Jersey and be willing to go onsite periodically as needed

Benefits

  • Base Salary: $130K - $160K
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Long-term growth opportunities within the MSP
  • High-visibility role with executive exposure
  • Why This Role Is Unique
  • Senior-level authority and influence without being a solo operator
  • Deep client engagement with long-term impact
  • Backed by a full MSP engineering and security team
  • Opportunity to shape both client outcomes and MSP best practices
  • Stable, well-established organization with a collaborative leadership culture

Job title

IT Director – Virtual Chief Information Security Officer

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$130,000 - $160,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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