vCISO Contractor

vCISO Contractor (EMEA Focus) - Alliance Membership Opportunity Elevate Your Impact as a vCISO Contractor in EMEA. We are actively seeking highly experienced virtual Chief Information Security Officers (vCISOs) to join our Alliance Network and lead strategic security initiatives for our EMEA-based clients on a contract basis. This is a targeted posting for senior cybersecurity leaders who are ready to partner with Meridian Softworks , bringing immediate, executive-level security expertise to high-growth, technology-driven companies across Europe. At Meridian Softworks , we’re dedicated to building a secure digital future for our clients. We value strategic innovation, hands-on collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. If you are a strategic leader, comfortable operating at the executive level, and thrive in a dynamic, multi-client environment, and are located in EMEA, we want to hear from you! What We're Looking For: The vCISO Profile We are specifically seeking professionals with a proven track record who can immediately step into the vCISO function and own the full security lifecycle for a client. Key Expertise Required: Executive Leadership & Strategy: Experience communicating complex security and risk topics to a variety of levels within an organization. Ability to develop, execute, and own a multi-year security roadmap. EMEA Compliance & Governance: Deep, practical expertise in critical European regulatory and governance frameworks, including: ISO 27001 (certification, implementation, and maintenance of the ISMS) is mandatory. SOC2 GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) implementation and oversight. DORA Risk Management: Leading formal Security Risk Assessments, defining risk appetite, and developing appropriate mitigation strategies and policies. Security Program Maturity: Building, scaling, and maturing holistic security programs (people, process, and technology) for a variety of organizations Vendor & Budget Management: Providing strategic direction on security tool selection and managing security budgets. Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills in English, with the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences GRC Automation Platform: Experience with GRC Automation tool(s) such as Vanta, Drata, or region-specific How to Express Your Interest Ready to explore how your senior-level expertise can contribute to Meridian Softworks ’s projects across EMEA? Please apply to this posting with the following: Your Resume/CV: A detailed overview of your professional experience Portfolio/Case Studies (Recommended): Share anonymized examples of security programs you’ve led, risk management frameworks you’ve implemented, or successful compliance achievements (e.g., ISO 27001 certification projects). Brief Cover Letter (Required): Please include: Your preferred day/hourly rate for contract work. Your general availability (e.g., immediate, within 30 days, or part-time/full-time capacity). Why you’d be a great fit for this opportunity We will review all submissions as we are actively looking for vCISO contractors in EMEA now. For those not selected in this round, we will keep your information on file for future vCISO opportunities as we expand in the region. Thank you for your interest in partnering with Meridian Softworks ! Originally posted on Himalayas