Field CISO (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Field CISO (Cybersecurity): Acting as the public face of the company to define the end-of-life open source risk management category with an accent on thought leadership, public speaking, and executive engagement. Focus on bridging the gap between technical AppSec challenges and board-level business metrics.

Location: Remote, must be US-based (30-40% travel required)

Company

hirify.global is defining a new category in end-of-life open source risk management by providing secure replacements for unmaintained OSS components.

What you will do

• Lead the category conversation externally by delivering headline talks at major conferences like RSA, Black Hat, and OWASP Global.
• Produce original thought leadership, including essays and research-backed reports.
• Partner with sales leadership on strategic accounts, leading executive briefings for CISOs and CIOs.
• Build and host a CISO and AppSec advisory council to foster peer relationships.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to align the roadmap with actual buyer needs.
• Coach internal sales and success teams on the current AppSec landscape and regulatory environment.

Requirements

• Recent experience as a security leader (CISO, VP/Head of AppSec or Product Security) at a recognized company.
• Must be based in the United States.
• Proven track record as an active community voice with an existing audience of practitioners.
• Strong commercial fluency and ability to partner effectively with sales teams.
• Deep operational credibility in managing technical debt and CVEs in abandoned frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Executive-level base salary combined with meaningful equity.
• High-visibility role reporting directly to the CEO.
• Opportunity to define a new market category and establish global authority in security.
• Remote work flexibility with a travel budget for high-impact industry events.