Field CISO

Fortinet

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust

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On-site
Location
Dallas, TX
Posted
99 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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About Fortinet

Fortinet is a US-based cybersecurity company best known for its FortiGate next-generation firewalls. It sells a broad security platform spanning network security, SD-WAN, endpoint protection, cloud security, and SIEM/SOC operations.

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TL;DR · Field CISO

The Field CISO serves as a senior security, technology, and policy advisor focused on providing thought leadership and strategic guidance to customers and prospects. This role operates at the intersection of executive influence and security strategy, where you will translate complex cybersecurity challenges into business outcomes while positioning the Fortinet platform as a core security foundation. You will collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to assess requirements, develop technical strategies, and demonstrate solutions that address specific use cases. Key responsibilities include advising boards on threat landscapes, leading executive briefings, and shaping product roadmaps based on customer feedback. The role requires expertise in cloud security, identity, threat detection, or OT/ICS, alongside knowledge of GRC frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001. You will utilize your skills in public speaking, negotiation, and technical advocacy to drive growth.

What you'll do

  • Serve as a strategic advisor to CISOs and boards to navigate threat landscapes and security transformations.
  • Partner with sales teams to lead executive briefings and workshops that accelerate deal closures.
  • Represent the company at industry conferences and in media to establish brand authority.
  • Advocate for the CISO community's needs to influence product roadmap and engineering priorities.
  • Cultivate a network of CISO champions and reference customers through peer forums and roundtables.
  • Help customers develop security programs including zero trust, cloud security, and regulatory compliance.
  • Translate complex cybersecurity challenges into compelling business outcomes for large organizations.

What we're looking for

  • More than 15 years of experience in the IT and/or OT security industry.
  • 15+ years of experience in security software, hardware, architecture, strategy, or as a technology evangelist.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
  • Deep expertise in at least two domains: cloud security, identity, threat detection & response, OT/ICS, or GRC.
  • Proven track record in a customer-facing or commercial role such as sales, pre-sales, consulting, or fractional CISO.
  • Established industry presence through public speaking, writing, or advisory board participation.
  • Extensive experience and connections within CISO executive networks and coalitions.
  • Proficiency in security strategy, product demonstration, and high-level presentation skills.

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