Executive Strategic Security Advisor

The Company

Every day, NuHarbor Security improves the cybersecurity of our clients by making it stronger and easier to understand.  Our comprehensive suite of security services, from strategic advising to 24-hour monitoring and management, provide an organizational view of security that is focused on results and recommendations that are valuable for both business and technical leaders.  We’re growing quickly because our clients, and the general market, are looking for these outcomes and for the data it gives them to explain, promote, and justify, their security investment and mission.

The Role

The Executive Strategic Security Advisor is an executive-level cybersecurity consultant responsible for bridging strategic vision, technical solution architecture, and service execution across security programs in support of executive-level client leaders. This role requires a unique combination of strategic insight, technical security expertise, and strong client relationship management to define and execute cybersecurity programs aligned to client business priorities. The Advisor works closely with CISOs, vCISOs, and key stakeholders to ensure clients realize the full value of their security investments by reviewing, designing, and guiding the implementation of technical security capabilities that reduce risk and improve operational maturity.  They are also a key resource to ensure effective delivery of NuHarbor’s services and solutions, and to identify opportunities for additional client value-add.

What you’ll do

• Act as a senior advisor to CISOs, vCISOs, and executive leadership, guiding the development and execution of cybersecurity strategies aligned to business goals.
• Provide expert, strategic recommendations on security solutions across key security domains, ensuring alignment with the client’s technical environment, risk posture, and business objectives.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable security roadmaps and oversee implementation in partnership with client, NuHarbor, and third-party security and IT teams.
• Monitor client cybersecurity posture, ensuring service delivery aligns with contractual scope and identifying opportunities to expand value.
• Stay current on cybersecurity trends, technologies, and frameworks to ensure relevant, forward-looking guidance.
• Work with NuHarbor leadership and account management teams to proactively identify client or service risks and ensure client satisfaction.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to consistent, high-quality client engagement delivery.

Your foundation.  The requirements for this role:

• Ten (10) years or more experience in cybersecurity management with a proven record of accomplishment in a variety of domains such as endpoint protection, intrusion detection, application security, and secure networking.
• Five (5) or more years of experience demonstrated strong leadership, collaboration, and team-building skills, with proven experience in mentoring and developing more junior cybersecurity professionals.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex cybersecurity concepts to various audiences, including technical teams and senior management.
• Prior experience advising executive stakeholders, including CISOs, CIOs, and Boards, on cybersecurity strategy, risk, and program development.
• Proven ability to assess complex security environments and develop comprehensive cybersecurity program roadmaps that translate strategic vision into prioritized, actionable initiatives aligned with business objectives and operational capacity.
• Deep expertise in interpreting and advising on regulatory and compliance security frameworks, with the ability to assess applicability across diverse industries and translate requirements into actionable, risk-aligned security strategies.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.

Additional capabilities that will differentiate you for this role:

• Advanced degree in Business Administration or cybersecurity related field of study.
• Professional cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC).
• Experience in the public and private business sectors.
• Prior experience working in or with professional services or consulting
• Prior experience serving as a virtual or interim Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO), with a proven track record of leading enterprise cybersecurity programs and advising executive stakeholders

Base Salary for this role is targeted at $175,000 - $190,000 annually. *Salary based on Burlington, VT salary data. Offer is based on candidate geography. Additionally, this role is eligible for the company bonus plan at a 10% target.

NuHarbor Security hires in the following states: AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA

The Rewards

What you can expect:

• The engagement and support of company leadership who recognize the challenge of marketing a complex cybersecurity service in a chaotic market.
• An organization that recognizes and rewards employee commitment and contribution to our customers’ satisfaction and success
• Growth in your career and capabilities as you help to chart a path to improving customer interactivity and service adoption.
• A collaborative and driven working environment in a rapidly growing company and market
• A fun and social working environment where you are encouraged to be your true self.

You can also expect competitive salary and benefits, including paid time to give back in your community and generous PTO.

We are purpose driven. We, as an organization, above anything else protect the house first and then help our customers win.  If this sounds like the kind of organization you’d like to be a part of, we‘d like to hear from you.

AAP/EEO Statement

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of NuHarbor Security is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. NuHarbor Security hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

NuHarbor Security believes that employees should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.  We expect and require the cooperation of all employees in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.