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ACI Infotech

IT Director

Denver, CO · On-site

... CISO • Supervising Desktop support, Level 1 & 2 support, and managing the MSSP relationship • Own the Helpdesk and workflow tool for IT ticketing • Supervising IT legal obligations (contract ...

A.C. Coy

Policy Specialist (Remote)

Falls Church, VA · Remote

This remote contract-to-hire position will be originated in Falls Church, VA. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ... Collaborate with stakeholders to update CISO policies for annual lifecycle updates. * Review and ...

A.C. Coy

Policy Specialist (Remote)

Falls Church, VA · On-site +1

This remote contract-to-hire position will be originated in Falls Church, VA. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ... Collaborate with stakeholders to update CISO policies for annual lifecycle updates. * Review and ...

A.C. Coy

Policy Specialist (Remote)

Falls Church, VA · Remote

This remote contract-to-hire position will be originated in Falls Church, VA. * SELECTED CANDIDATES ... Collaborate with stakeholders to update CISO policies for annual lifecycle updates. * Review and ...

Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering NV

WI · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Oversee external service provider contracts. * Information Security (CISO Role) - Act as DEME's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Operate and continuously improve the Security Operations ...

FHR

Security Architect - Consultant 9309

Raleigh, NC · Remote

$66.50 - $86/hr

W2 Only (No Subcontractors) Contract Duration: 12-Month Contract Our direct client is seeking an ... CISA, CISO or equivalent advanced security certification. Additional relevant certifications ...

FHR

Security Architect - Consultant 9309

Miami, FL · Remote

$66.50 - $86/hr

W2 Only (No Subcontractors) Contract Duration: 12-Month Contract Our direct client is seeking an ... CISA, CISO or equivalent advanced security certification. Additional relevant certifications ...

FHR

Security Architect - Consultant 9309

Trenton, NJ · Remote

$66.50 - $86/hr

W2 Only (No Subcontractors) Contract Duration: 12-Month Contract Our direct client is seeking an ... CISA, CISO or equivalent advanced security certification. Additional relevant certifications ...

FHR

Security Architect - Consultant 9309

New York, NY · Remote

$66.50 - $86/hr

W2 Only (No Subcontractors) Contract Duration: 12-Month Contract Our direct client is seeking an ... CISA, CISO or equivalent advanced security certification. Additional relevant certifications ...

FHR

Security Architect - Consultant 9309

East Rutherford, NJ · Remote

$66.50 - $86/hr

W2 Only (No Subcontractors) Contract Duration: 12-Month Contract Our direct client is seeking an ... CISA, CISO or equivalent advanced security certification. Additional relevant certifications ...

FHR

Security Architect - Consultant 9309

Harrisburg, PA · Remote

$66.50 - $86/hr

W2 Only (No Subcontractors) Contract Duration: 12-Month Contract Our direct client is seeking an ... CISA, CISO or equivalent advanced security certification. Additional relevant certifications ...

FHR

Security Architect - Consultant 9309

Columbus, OH · Remote

$66.50 - $86/hr

W2 Only (No Subcontractors) Contract Duration: 12-Month Contract Our direct client is seeking an ... CISA, CISO or equivalent advanced security certification. Additional relevant certifications ...

FHR

Security Architect - Consultant 9309

Austin, TX · Remote

$66.50 - $86/hr

W2 Only (No Subcontractors) Contract Duration: 12-Month Contract Our direct client is seeking an ... CISA, CISO or equivalent advanced security certification. Additional relevant certifications ...

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As of Jul 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for ciso contract in the United States is $60.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.33 and $85.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CISO Contract job?

A CISO Contract job is a temporary or project-based role where a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is hired to oversee an organization's cybersecurity strategy, policies, and risk management. These roles are typically filled by experienced security professionals on a short-term or part-time basis, often for organizations that do not require a full-time CISO. Contract CISOs help businesses meet regulatory requirements, improve security posture, and manage cyber risks without the overhead of a permanent executive hire.

What are the common responsibilities and expectations for someone working as a CISO on a contract basis?

As a CISO Contract, you are typically expected to quickly assess and strengthen an organization’s security posture, often leading risk assessments, designing security policies, and responding to compliance requirements. Your role may also include managing or mentoring cybersecurity teams, collaborating closely with IT, legal, and executive leadership, and overseeing incident response efforts. Contract CISOs must be able to deliver immediate value, adapt to varied environments, and communicate strategic security recommendations to diverse stakeholders. This dynamic role is ideal for professionals who enjoy solving complex challenges and can hit the ground running in new organizational settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Ciso Contract position, and why are they important?

To excel as a CISO Contract, you need deep experience in information security, risk management, and compliance, typically supported by a relevant degree and certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA. Familiarity with security frameworks (such as NIST, ISO 27001), incident response tools, and governance platforms is often required. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and effective communication are critical soft skills for influencing stakeholders and guiding teams. These abilities ensure that security measures align with business objectives and protect organizational assets against evolving threats.

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Infographic showing various Ciso Contract job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 11% Locum Tenens, 5% Internship, 44% As Needed, 23% Full Time, 16% Nights, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 77% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,671 per year, or $60.4 per hour.
Sr Contract Security Analyst

Sr Contract Security Analyst

GOAHEAD SOLUTIONS LLC

Pleasanton, CA

$80 - $100/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Seeking a Sr Security Analyst Consultant to lead staff in the implementation & execution of technical aspects of the client’s enterprise security plan. Will be the SME on security issues & projects so that ESEC team members can increase their security knowledge.
Duration: 12 months
Job type: Contract position
Location: Pleasanton or Vacaville (onsite for the 1st week, onsite as needed onward)
Duties/responsibilities:
-Provide the highest quality services in the shortest timeframe possible with effective & efficient transfer knowledge to client’s employees.
-A self-starter that can come up to speed in domain knowledge in a very short period. Proactively identify & assess threats to client users, network & data.
-Monitor & respond to reports of malicious activity. Respond & investigate intrusions & security events. Demonstrate an understanding of client threat landscape.
-Perform thorough analysis of attacks & anomalous network behavior.  Provide summarized & detailed analysis & documentation in support of ESEC
-Perform proficient forensic analysis using security tools  & processes. Identify Actionable Intelligence by processing Threat Intelligence (TI).
-Demonstrate ability to identify, contain, eradicate & recover from security incidents.  Collaborate with client business units, partners & individuals to mitigate security threats.
-Advise the CISO & ESEC team on matters involving organizational, strategic, tactical & security best practices related to forensics & sec. incidents mgt.
-Attend meetings/represent ESEC as a sr. lead for all sec. matters. Act as lead/co-lead/backup on assigned ESEC projects
-Mentor jr. staff colleagues. Create SOP & training documents.
-Other duties, to be assigned as needed.
Tech. stack environment exp:
-Hardware: Network Switches, Routers, Load Balancers, Servers, Storage Systems, End-User Systems, Mobile Devices, or other devices that enable the organization to complete its mission.
-OS:  UNIX, LINUX, WINDOWS.
-Network: LAN WAN, Internet, Proxy/Filtering, Firewall, VPN, DMZ
-Network protocols: TCP/IP, SNMP, SMTP, NTP, DNS, LDAP, NFS, SAMBA, etc.
-DB’s: Oracle, SQL, MySQL.
-Cloud Platforms: IAAS, PAAS, SAAS.
-Sec. concepts: Encryption, Hardening, etc.
-Sec. GRC.
-Forensic analysis tools.
-AD.
-Programming languages a plus.
-Computer forensics exp. a plus.
-Prior SIEM exp. a plus.
-Malware analysis skills a plus.
Exp.
-At least 10yrs of overall enterprise information security exp. 
-At least 5yrs. of technical exp. conducting sec. incident response & forensic analysis. 
-At least 5yrs of Cyber Threat Intelligence exp. & making the information usable through the sec. incident process. 
-Working exp. of applying IOCs to identify threats in current environment & apply information to prevent future vulnerabilities in the infrastructure tech sec. 
-Working exp. using best practices standards & frameworks: ISO 27001/27002; PCI DSS v4, GLBA; HIPPA/HITECH; NIST 800-53; CIS CONTROLS, NIST CSF; CIS RAM.