Field CISO
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 26, 2026.
Description
Company Overview
iboss is a cloud security company that enables the modern workforce to connect securely and directly to all applications from wherever they work. Built on a containerized cloud architecture, iboss delivers security capabilities such as SWG, malware defense, RBI, CASB and data loss prevention to all connections via the cloud, instantaneously and at scale. This eliminates the need for traditional network security appliances, such as VPNs, firewalls and web gateway proxies, which are ineffective at protecting a cloud-first and mobile world. Leveraging a purpose-built cloud architecture backed by 230+ issued and pending patents and more than 100 points of presence globally, iboss processes over 150 billion transactions daily, blocking 4 billion threats per day.
More than 4,000 global enterprises trust the iboss Cloud Platform to support their modern workforces, including a large number of Fortune 50 companies. To learn more, visit https://www.iboss.com/
At iboss, we believe that exceptional employees are the key to our success. Our teams are hands on, diverse, nimble, and highly empowered to drive excellence. Be a part of the team that will transform the way cybersecurity is delivered!
Description
iboss is seeking an experienced and customer-facing Field Chief Information Security Officer, Field CISO to serve as a trusted security advisor to prospects, customers, and partners. This role bridges deep cybersecurity expertise with business acumen and sales enablement. The Field CISO will support enterprise sales engagements, articulate iboss security vision, influence buying decisions, and provide strategic guidance on modern Zero Trust, SSE, and cloud security architectures.
As a senior evangelist for iboss, the Field CISO will engage with CISOs, CIOs, IT leaders, and executives, helping them understand how iboss solves real-world security challenges while aligning to their business, risk, and compliance objectives.Be a visible security leader at a fast-growing, cloud-first cybersecurity company!
Responsibilities
- Act as a senior security advisor in strategic sales opportunities, supporting enterprise and MSP-led engagements.
- Partner closely with Sales, Solutions Engineering, and Product teams to drive deal strategy, executive alignment, and technical validation.
- Lead executive-level discussions with CISOs, CIOs, and security leaders on Zero Trust, SSE, SASE, cloud security, and threat landscapes.
- Represent iboss as a security thought leader at conferences, webinars, customer events, and partner forums.
- Participate in customer meetings, QBRs, security reviews, and executive briefings.
- Develop and deliver compelling presentations, whitepapers, and point-of-view content on modern security architectures and trends.
- Stay current on emerging threats, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices to inform iboss strategy and messaging.
- Enable sales teams with security messaging, executive-level narratives, and objection-handling strategies.
- Mentor Solutions Engineers and sales leaders on security strategy, executive communication, and deal execution.
Key Skills & Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security leadership, or related roles.
- Prior experience as a CISO, Deputy CISO, Security Architect, or senior security leader strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Zero Trust, SSE/SASE, cloud security, network security, identity, and endpoint security.
- Proven experience supporting enterprise sales cycles or acting in a customer-facing advisory role.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical executive audiences.
- Strong presentation, storytelling, and influencing skills.
- Willingness to travel approximately 20-30% as needed to support customers, prospects, partners, and events.
Benefits
- Health, Vision, Dental, Chiropractic - open to domestic partners
- 401K with company match
- Unlimited PTO policy
- Company paid holidays
- Optimistic, supportive, and FUN work environment
The duties and responsibilities described above are essential functions of the job.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran or as an individual with a disability.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas