Field CISO (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Field CISO (Cybersecurity): Serving as a strategic executive advisor to enterprise security leaders across the EMEA region with an accent on SASE architecture, cyber resilience, and business risk management. Focus on building executive trust, influencing strategic opportunities, and translating complex security challenges into clear business outcomes for global organizations.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from London, UK, with extensive travel (50%+) across the EMEA region.

Company

A pioneer in cloud-native networking and security, converging enterprise networking and security into a global, centralized SASE platform.

What you will do

• Act as a peer-level advisor to CISOs, CIOs, and boards in strategic accounts.
• Lead high-level discussions on cloud transformation, AI security, and cyber resilience.
• Leverage personal executive networks to build trust, customer references, and market influence.
• Partner with Sales, Product, and Marketing to shape executive messaging and business cases.
• Represent the company at industry events, webinars, and media engagements.
• Act as the voice of the CISO community internally to drive product and strategy improvements.

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 track record in complex enterprise environments and regulated industries.
• Ability to travel extensively (50%+) for customer meetings and regional programs.
• Deep understanding of SASE, SSE, SD-WAN, Zero Trust, and modern cloud security.
• Strong executive presence with exceptional public speaking and storytelling skills.

Nice to have

• Recognized security community profile (public speaking, advisory boards, media participation).
• 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-leading security experts.
• Exposure to high-stakes strategic accounts and executive leadership teams.