vCISO Contractor- EMEA
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 1d ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 359d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2025-10-17). Last seen at its source 1h ago.
We have tracked this listing since 3 Oct 2026 (7 days). The employer's own board has carried it every time we have read it, most recently 1 hour ago.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
EMEA
No source stated where this role may be worked. This is read from the ad's own words.
What the ad says
…located in EMEA, we want to hear from you…
Skills named in the ad
Recognised terms only, from a fixed vocabulary — this is what CV matching compares against.
Carried by 1 source
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BambooHR employer's own board first seen 7d ago · last seen 1h ago
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The listing
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 Kobalt.io, bringing immediate, executive-level security expertise to high-growth, technology-driven companies across Europe.
At Kobalt.io, 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 Kobalt.io’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 Kobalt.io!