Field CISO (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Field CISO (Cybersecurity): Serving as a strategic executive advisor to enterprise CISOs and boards to drive security strategy and SASE adoption with an accent on business risk, cyber resilience, and cloud transformation. Focus on building executive trust, influencing strategic opportunities, and translating complex security architecture into clear business outcomes.

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a pioneer in cloud-native networking and security, converging enterprise networking and security into a global SASE service.

What you will do

• Act as a peer-level executive advisor to CISOs, CIOs, and boards at strategic accounts.
• Lead high-level discussions on cyber resilience, AI security, and network modernization.
• Partner with Sales, Product, and Marketing to shape executive messaging and business cases.
• Represent the company at industry events, webinars, and media engagements.
• Translate platform value into executive outcomes like risk reduction and operational simplicity.
• Bring customer priorities and market trends back to internal product and strategy teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a CISO in large private or public companies.
• 20+ years of total experience in cybersecurity with executive accountability.
• Proven experience leading security in complex, global, or regulated enterprise environments.
• Active network of CISO and technology executive peers.
• Ability to travel extensively (up to 50% or more).
• Deep understanding of SASE, SSE, SD-WAN, Zero Trust, and AI security.

Nice to have

• Recognized security community profile (public speaking, advisory boards).
• Experience in Fortune 1000 or Global 2000 environments.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCISO.
• Advanced degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or an MBA.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to join a fast-growing market leader in the SASE space.
• High-impact role influencing company strategy and product direction.
• Collaborative environment working with industry pioneers.
• Exposure to high-stakes customer conversations and strategic enterprise accounts.