Field Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Field Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) About the Company Leading provider of cybersecurity detection & prevention software IndustryComputer & Network Security TypePrivately Held, VC-backed Founded2015 Employees501-1000 Funding$101-$200 million Categories Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySoftwareInformation Technology & ServicesTechnologyAircraftFightersP-51 MustangSecurityComputersDesign ServicesIntegration ServicesIT Management Specialties cyber breach detectionincident responseendpoint protectionmalware analysisand managed services About the Role The Company is seeking a Field Chief Information Security Officer to advise strategic prospects, customers, and partners on translating cybersecurity risks into business priorities and practical security strategies. Responsibilities include leading executive briefings, risk and maturity reviews, threat discussions, and tabletop exercises; helping shape security investments and roadmaps; and contributing field insights to product and organizational planning. The role also supports strategic sales engagements, represents the organization at industry events and in public forums, and collaborates on guidance and playbooks for executive and technical audiences. Candidates should have at least seven years of experience in security leadership, advisory, consulting, or presales, preferably serving enterprise organizations or strategic clients, and experience working in or with managed service providers. They need strong knowledge of adversary tactics, security technologies and practices—including endpoint and identity detection, SIEM, SOAR, cloud security, and IAM—and familiarity with compliance frameworks such as CMMC, SOC 2, NIST, or ISO 27001. Excellent communication and public-speaking skills, strategic initiative, and the ability to explain complex topics to varied audiences are essential. Preferred qualifications include incident response and security program leadership experience, managed security services expertise, consulting or virtual CISO experience, and relevant industry certifications. Hiring Manager TitleManager, Cybersecurity Advisors Functions Information Technology