Field Chief Information Security Officer

Aviatrix

80d

About The Position

Aviatrix is redefining secure cloud networking for the enterprise. Our secure, scalable, multi-cloud networking and security platform empowers the world’s leading organizations to innovate faster and with confidence. We are seeking a Field CISO — a seasoned former CISO who can serve as a trusted executive advisor to customers, prospects, partners, and industry stakeholders. This is a customer-facing role that combines thought leadership, board-level presence, and real-world CISO credibility to help enterprises navigate their cloud security journeys with Aviatrix.

Requirements

• Must have served as a Chief Information Security Officer (enterprise, SaaS, or security vendor preferred) or in a similar capacity.
• 15+ years in cybersecurity with executive-level decision-making experience.
• Exceptional executive communication skills with a proven ability to engage boards, CIOs, and CISOs.
• Strong understanding of AWS, Azure, and GCP security models, including zero trust, cloud networking, and compliance frameworks with an emphasis on enabling AI.
• Experience supporting sales cycles, customer success, or vendor-customer advisory roles.
• Recognized as a thought leader or trusted advisor in the security community.
• Ability to align security strategy with business objectives, revenue growth, and digital transformation.

Nice To Haves

• Background in cloud security, networking, or SaaS vendors with hands-on experience in at least one major hyperscaler.
• Experience in implementing AI security functions and in securing AI workloads.
• Public speaking experience at security conferences and executive forums.
• Experience advising on compliance, regulatory audits, and board-level risk postures.
• Relationships with CISO communities, analyst firms, and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Act as the executive-level security advisor to enterprise customers and prospects, bringing practical CISO experience to boardrooms and executive discussions.
• Translate complex cloud networking and security strategies into business outcomes that resonate with CIOs, CISOs, and Boards of Directors.
• Represent Aviatrix in analyst briefings, industry events, and security forums. Publish thought leadership content that positions Aviatrix as a leader in secure cloud networking.
• Partner with sales and solution architecture teams to build trust with customer executives, influence buying decisions, and accelerate deals.
• Capture CISO-level feedback from customers and feed it back into Aviatrix’s product, marketing, and strategy organizations.
• Shape and deliver the Aviatrix security narrative to industry influencers, regulators, and standards bodies.
• Provide executive-level guidance to customers during high-stakes security discussions, including risk management, compliance, and cloud adoption strategies.

Benefits

• 100% of employee premiums and 88% of dependent(s) premiums for medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Life/AD&D insurance.
• $1,000/year education reimbursement.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Comprehensive benefits package outside the US, which could include pension, private medical for you and dependents, generous holiday allowance, life assurance, long-term disability, annual wellbeing stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior