Field Chief Technology Officer - Information Security Officer

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June 14

🏄 California – Remote

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⏰ Full Time

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👮‍♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer

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SOCKET is a telecommunications company offering internet, phone, and television services to both residential and business customers. For residential customers, SOCKET provides straightforward service bundles with flat-rate pricing and local support, ensuring simplicity and ease with a single bill covering all services. For businesses, SOCKET offers a range of solutions from basic internet and phone services to advanced offerings like Hosted PBX and Dedicated Services, tailor-fit to meet different size and budget requirements. With a focus on transparent billing and no hidden fees, SOCKET distinguishes itself by providing reliable telecommunications solutions that cater to a diverse clientele.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 1994

📡 Telecommunications

📋 Description

• Socket's mission is to help developers and security teams to ship faster and spend less time on security busywork. • We're searching for a Field CTO/CISO who embodies both security expertise and developer empathy. • Lead the Technical Charge: Master Socket's product inside and out, becoming the go-to expert who can architect solutions for both security teams and developers. • Close Enterprise Deals: Lead high-stakes meetings with CTOs, CISOs, and engineering leaders, demonstrating how Socket secures the software supply chain without friction. • Travel the Circuit: Be our featured speaker at both security conferences (RSA, Black Hat) and developer events. • Own the Technical Narrative: Create compelling content including documentation, integration guides, security whitepapers, and viral developer content. • Bridge Worlds: Translate between security requirements and developer needs, ensuring our product satisfies both constituencies. • Build Strategic Alliances: Forge partnerships across the security and developer ecosystems. • Shape Our Brand: Establish Socket as the definitive solution for developer-first supply chain security through thought leadership.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years leading and scaling security and developer platform teams at technology companies • Deep expertise in JavaScript ecosystem and npm package management • Proven experience with software supply chain security challenges • Technical credibility with both security professionals and developers • Track record of closing enterprise deals through technical leadership • Exceptional communication across all formats (written, verbal, presentation) • Experience building or leading developer communities • Strategic mindset connecting technical details to business outcomes • Excitement for extensive travel and cross-timezone customer engagement