Clearwater · 22 hours ago
vCISO,Principal Consultant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expClearwater is a consulting firm specializing in cybersecurity and compliance. The vCISO/Principal Consultant serves as a strategic advisor, leading complex engagements and ensuring alignment with client business goals while managing risks and delivering successful outcomes.
ComputerHealth CareNetwork SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted advisor by guiding clients in developing long-term cybersecurity and compliance strategies and the development and execution of tactical plans
Build and maintain executive-level client relationships, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory needs
Act as the primary point of contact for complex engagements, managing expectations, providing insights, and delivering high-value recommendations
Identify and pursue opportunities to expand client engagements and contribute to business development efforts
Lead the execution of Clearwater's consulting services in compliance with Statements of Work (SOWs), methodologies, and client policies
Oversee key engagement processes, including Initial Engagement Meetings, Planning Sessions, Kickoff Meetings, and project completion presentations
Collaborate with internal teams to manage delivery of services including project scope, risks, and timelines, ensuring successful outcomes
Provide oversight and quality assurance for deliverables, ensuring they align with client goals and regulatory frameworks
Effectively communicate project updates and potential risks to management and leadership
Develop and drive thought leadership initiatives, such as white papers, blog posts, and speaking engagements at conferences and webinars
Contribute strategic insights to Clearwater’s solution offerings, keeping them aligned with industry trends and client needs
Actively participate in industry forums and professional networks to enhance Clearwater’s market position
Provide strategic mentorship to consultants, senior consultants, and analysts, fostering their professional growth and development
Lead internal knowledge-sharing initiatives to enhance the skills and capabilities of the consulting team
Collaborate with leadership to refine and optimize consulting methodologies and delivery processes
Proactively address team performance challenges and provide coaching to support project success
Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance service delivery
Ensure up-to-date project documentation and reporting within Clearwater's Professional Services Automation (PSA) tools
Provide feedback to leadership on operational challenges and propose actionable improvements
Meet all internal compliance requirements and follow all internal processes
Identify opportunities for follow-on engagements and additional services by understanding client needs
Work closely with Sales and Client Success teams to develop client-specific proposals and solutions
Support pre-sales efforts by contributing technical and strategic insights during client discussions
Billable hours target: 1,560 hours annually (equivalent to 75% utilization)
Perform other duties within the scope of the role as assigned
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in Consulting, Cybersecurity, or related role
Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, HITRUST, HIPAA, and ISO 27001
Ability to implement, evaluate, and adapt focus area solutions to meet client needs
Capacity to analyze complex regulatory and technical challenges and develop tailored solutions
Insight into the effective design, implementation and operation of an organizational security program
Strong project management capabilities, ensuring successful outcomes within timelines and budgets
Ability to effectively communicate with executive stakeholders and guide clients to achieve strategic goals
Strong problem-solving and risk mitigation abilities
Ability to develop and communicate impactful thought leadership materials that position the organization as an industry leader
Strong public speaking and presentation skills at conferences, webinars, and client engagements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex concepts clearly to clients and internal teams
Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop junior team members
Conflict resolution, active listening, and facilitation skills
Ability to embrace Clearwater's CLEAR core values (Commitment to Client Success, Lead with Accountability, Integrity & Collaboration, Excellence in All That We Do, Advance Colleague Success, Respect & Transparency) and culture
Preferred
BA/BS Degree, preferred
Professional industry certifications like CISSP, CISA, CISM, etc preferred
Company
Clearwater
Clearwater serves a diverse and growing base of customers across the healthcare ecosystem, including several of the nation’s largest health systems as well as a large universe of regional hospitals, physician practice management groups, digital health and other healthcare technology companies, medical device manufacturers, and business service providers.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Altaris Capital Partners
2018-01-24Private Equity
Leadership Team
Baxter Lee
Chief Financial Officer
Jon Moore MS, JD, HCISPP
Chief Risk Officer and SVP Consulting Services & Customer Success
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