Field CISO – Client Advisory

🕒 September 10

🌪️ Kansas, Missouri, +2 more states – Remote

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⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

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First seen by Remote Rocketship September 10

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Optiv

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2012

Optiv Security is the cyber advisory and solutions leader, delivering strategic and technical expertise to nearly 6,000 companies across every major industry. We partner with organizations to advise, deploy and operate cybersecurity programs from strategy and managed security services to risk, integration and technology solutions. With clients at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs, we accelerate business progress like no other company can.We manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential.

📋 Description

• Serve as a trusted security advisor to clients and understand their business objectives, risk tolerance, and cybersecurity posture • Translate client needs into actionable security solutions with field sales teams • Lead security assessments and workshops • Develop presentations, proposals, and compelling value propositions for Optiv’s security solutions • Collaborate with field sales teams to identify and qualify client opportunities • Contribute to sales pursuits and the design of security solutions and services engagements • Build and maintain relationships with CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, and security teams • Attend industry security events and lead local chapters where possible • Contribute to thought leadership content, including blog posts, white papers, threat updates, solution architectures, and conference presentations • Maintain knowledge of security threats, vulnerabilities, compliance requirements, frameworks, industry best practices, and emerging technologies • Share knowledge and insights with clients and internal teams • Provide feedback to services and solution development teams on market trends and client needs • Represent Optiv at industry events and conferences to build brand awareness and network with potential clients

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field • Minimum of 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus 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, with the ability to communicate with technical and executive audiences • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and develop effective solutions

🏖️ Benefits

• A company committed to our inclusive value through our Employee Resource Groups • Work/life balance • Professional training resources • Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects • Volunteer Opportunities through “Optiv Chips In” • Ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

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