Field CISO - Client Advisory | Remote, Central Region

Optiv • St. Louis, MO

8d • Remote

About The Position

The Field CISO is a trusted advisor and strategic security leader for Optiv clients. The role uses deep technical expertise and business acumen to understand client security challenges, develop tailored solutions, and communicate the value of Optiv’s offerings. It contributes to sales pursuits, client relationships and retention, offering development, and industry thought leadership. The position is fully remote and may be hired anywhere within the assigned Central U.S. geography, from Minnesota to Texas.

The Field CISO advises clients on their business objectives, risk tolerance, and cybersecurity posture, translating their needs into actionable security solutions in collaboration with field sales. The role leads security assessments and workshops, develops presentations and proposals for technical and executive audiences, and presents value propositions for Optiv security solutions. It also builds relationships with client stakeholders, shares expertise with clients and internal teams, contributes to thought leadership, and provides market and client feedback to inform Optiv’s offerings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of cybersecurity experience, focused on consulting, architecture, or leadership roles.
• Proven experience working with enterprise clients, understanding their security challenges, and developing tailored solutions.
• Deep understanding of security frameworks and standards, such as NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.
• Strong technical skills in network security, cloud security, endpoint security, and incident response.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with technical and executive audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess complex situations and develop effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted security advisor by understanding clients’ business objectives, risk tolerance, and cybersecurity posture, and translating their needs into actionable solutions.
• Work with the field sales organization to position security solutions with Optiv clients.
• Lead security assessments and workshops, and develop presentations and proposals that explain technical concepts to technical and executive audiences.
• Develop and deliver value propositions highlighting the benefits of Optiv’s security solutions.
• Collaborate with field sales teams to identify and qualify opportunities and contribute to sales pursuits and the design of security solutions and services engagements.
• Build and maintain relationships with client stakeholders, including CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, and security teams.
• Attend industry security events, build relationships, and lead local chapters where possible.
• Regularly contribute thought leadership, including blog posts, white papers, threat updates, solution architectures, and conference presentations.
• Maintain knowledge of security threats, vulnerabilities, compliance requirements, frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Understand changes in the IT landscape and how innovative technologies may affect business risks and security posture; share insights with clients and internal teams.
• Provide feedback to services and solution development teams about market trends and client needs.
• Represent Optiv at industry events and conferences to build brand awareness and network with potential clients.

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• Professional training resources
• Creative problem-solving and the opportunity to tackle unique, complex projects
• Volunteer opportunities through Optiv Chips In
• Technology and resources to work productively remotely/from home, where applicable
• Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

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