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The PR industry hasn't really changed in fifty years. Relationships, lunches, luck, and a clip report at the end of the month.
Interdependence is rebuilding it from the ground up. Interviewed, our proprietary platform, analyzes 300,000+ stories every day across a network of 250,000 journalists. We turn earned media into something measurable, repeatable, and worth paying for, and apply the same data and discipline across paid, social, content, and brand. Integrated marketing run by team, on system, accountable to result.
Forbes named us of America's Best PR Agencies. Our 100+ person team works with brands, CMOs, founders, and entrepreneurs across consumer, healthcare, tech, B2B, travel and entertainment.
We move fast. The best argument wins. We hire for sharp thinking, real craft, and ownership from day. If you want comfortable, this isn't the place. If you want to win, build with us.
You will serve as the senior cybersecurity practitioner and virtual CISO to a growing portfolio of mid-market clients (typically $25M–$150M in revenue, 100–1,000 employees). You will own the full client lifecycle, from initial security risk assessments through advisory, compliance management, and incident response coordination.
Serve as the outsourced CISO for 8–12 clients, providing executive-level security leadership on a fractional basis
Conduct security risk assessments, gap analyses, and penetration testing oversight for prospective and current clients
Develop and maintain security programs, policies, and incident response plans tailored to each client's risk profile and regulatory environment
Manage compliance frameworks including SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CCPA, NIST CSF, and CMMC
Present security posture, risk exposure, and remediation roadmaps to boards of directors, C-suites, and audit committees in clear, business-oriented language
Oversee and leverage AI-driven security tooling for vulnerability scanning, log analysis, threat detection, and compliance evidence collection
Quarterback incident response when clients face active threats or breaches, coordinating forensics, legal, communications, and remediation
Collaborate with RMC's reputation management team to deliver integrated crisis response when security events create reputational exposure
Participate in business development — joining sales conversations, scoping engagements, and helping close new cybersecurity retainers
Recruit, manage, and mentor junior analysts as the practice scales
Build standardized methodologies, reporting templates, and delivery playbooks that allow the practice to scale without sacrificing quality
7-10+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience spanning at least two of the following: penetration testing, incident response, security architecture, GRC (governance, risk, and compliance)
3+ years operating at the CISO, Director of Security, or senior consulting level, you've sat in the room with boards and translated technical risk into business impact
CISSP certification (active and in good standing)
Deep working knowledge of SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST CSF, and at least additional framework (PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, CMMC, CCPA)
Experience building or significantly expanding a security program from early stages, not just maintaining someone else built
Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously without quality degradation
Comfortable participating in sales and business development conversations — you understand that your credibility is what closes deals
CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP) or Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) — the Southern California defense industrial base is a priority vertical
Additional certifications: CISM, CRISC, OSCP, GPEN, or SANS GIAC credentials
Experience running a cybersecurity consulting practice, MSSP, or vCISO firm — either as founder or practice lead
Background in incident response or digital forensics
Familiarity with AI-driven security platforms and willingness to integrate emerging AI tooling into service delivery
Experience with cyber insurance underwriting requirements and risk assessment frameworks
Existing professional network in the Southern California cybersecurity community
You've built something before, a practice, a team, a firm, and you want to do it again with resources and infrastructure behind you
You can explain a zero-day exploit to a board member and a budget justification to a CFO in the same meeting
You're not just a technician who moved into management, you genuinely enjoy the client relationship and advisory aspects of the work
You see AI as a force multiplier for your expertise, not a threat to it
You'll have an existing client base to cross-sell into from day. You'll have AI-powered tooling that handles the repetitive analytical work so you can focus on the high-value advisory that clients actually pay for. And you'll have a leadership team that understands professional services, client management, and scaling consulting practices. because that's what we've done for over two decades.
If you want to build a cybersecurity practice with the autonomy of a founder and the support system of an established firm, this is it.
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Work from anywhere in the world while you enjoy the flexibility of your fully remote workplace. Skip the annoying commute, create a workspace that works for you, and collaborate with teammates across the country, all without sacrificing connection or career growth.
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Choose from three Anthem Blue Cross PPO medical plans, plus dental and vision coverage to support your health and well-being.
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Save for the future with our 401(k) program, including a company match that is increasing further to
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Enjoy paid vacation, sick time, 11 company holidays, a floating holiday, and Summer Fridays to recharge and spend more time doing what you love.
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We support growing families with paid parental leave, giving new parents dedicated time to recover, bond with their baby, and return to work with confidence.
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As of the nation's fastest-growing strategic integrated marketing and communications firms, we're committed to helping ambitious people like you grow. Take on meaningful challenges, develop new skills, lead from every level, and build a career with meaningful real impact.
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We set high standards, celebrate big wins, and work together to achieve exceptional results. You'll join a team that's collaborative, entrepreneurial, and committed to helping another succeed.
Benefits - **Choose from three Anthem Blue Cross PPO medical plans, plus dental and vision coverage to support your health and well-being.
How to apply for Virtual CISO & Cybersecurity Practice Lead at Interdependence?
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What is the salary for this role?
The salary for this role is $25 per annum.
What experience is required?
10+ years of experience is required.
Is this position still open?
Yes, currently active and accepting applications.
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