Assura, Inc. · 13 hours ago
Information Security Consultant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelAssura, Inc. is a cybersecurity firm focused on information security, primarily serving state, local, and education organizations. The Senior Virtual Information Security Officer (Senior VISO) provides CISO-level advisory guidance, oversees quality in GRC engagements, and mentors Virtual ISOs, ensuring strategic direction and client confidence at the executive level.
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Hiring Manager
Kevin Judge
Responsibilities
Provide CISO-level advisory guidance to Assura clients
Oversee and mentor Virtual ISOs (VISOs) delivering day-to-day GRC work
Review deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and real-world applicability
Act as a senior escalation point for complex client questions
Translate regulatory and technical requirements into clear, practical guidance
Support scope expansion conversations when new client needs emerge
Help evolve Assura’s GRC methodologies, templates, and service offerings
Qualification
Required
Strong experience with NIST frameworks (800-53, 800-171, CSF)
Prior consulting or advisory experience
Ability to communicate confidently with executives and boards
Excellent writing and documentation skills
Technical literacy sufficient to advise on controls (without implementing)
Preferred
SEC 530 familiarity (Virginia Information Security Standard) strongly preferred
ISO, HIPAA, PCI exposure
SLED experience outside Virginia
Familiarity with GRC tools (e.g., Trastero)
Experience mentoring junior practitioners
Company
Assura, Inc.
Assura provides innovative cybersecurity advisory and managed services to all industries including government, healthcare, financial, manufacturing, and transportation sectors.
Founded in 2007
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Karen Cole
Owner and Chief Executive Officer
Joshua Cole
Chief Technology Officer
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