Field Chief Information Security Officer
Aviatrix
WHO WE ARE:
For enterprises struggling to secure cloud workloads, Aviatrix® offers a single solution for pervasive cloud security. Where current cybersecurity approaches focus on securing entry points to a trusted space, Aviatrix Cloud Native Security Fabric (CNSF) delivers runtime security and enforcement within the cloud application infrastructure itself – closing gaps between existing solutions and helping organizations regain visibility and control. Aviatrix ensures security, cloud, and networking teams are empowering developer velocity, AI, serverless, and what’s next. For more information, visit www.aviatrix.ai.
ABOUT THE ROLE: Field Chief Information Security Officer
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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Customer Engagement & Advocacy Act as the executive-level security advisor to enterprise customers and prospects, bringing practical CISO experience to boardrooms and executive discussions.
- Trusted Security Leadership Translate complex cloud networking and security strategies into business outcomes that resonate with CIOs, CISOs, and Boards of Directors.
- Thought Leadership Represent Aviatrix in analyst briefings, industry events, and security forums. Publish thought leadership content that positions Aviatrix as a leader in secure cloud networking.
- Sales Enablement Partner with sales and solution architecture teams to build trust with customer executives, influence buying decisions, and accelerate deals.
- Customer Advocacy Capture CISO-level feedback from customers and feed it back into Aviatrix’s product, marketing, and strategy organizations.
- Market Influence Shape and deliver the Aviatrix security narrative to industry influencers, regulators, and standards bodies.
- Incident & Risk Advisory Provide executive-level guidance to customers during high-stakes security discussions, including risk management, compliance, and cloud adoption strategies.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Former CISO Experience – Must have served as a Chief Information Security Officer (enterprise, SaaS, or security vendor preferred) or in a similar capacity.
- Enterprise Security Leadership – 15+ years in cybersecurity with executive-level decision-making experience.
- Customer-Facing Presence – Exceptional executive communication skills with a proven ability to engage boards, CIOs, and CISOs.
- Cloud & Multi-Cloud Expertise – Strong understanding of AWS, Azure, and GCP security models, including zero trust, cloud networking, and compliance frameworks with an emphasis on enabling AI.
- Sales Partnership Mindset – Experience supporting sales cycles, customer success, or vendor-customer advisory roles.
- Industry Influence – Recognized as a thought leader or trusted advisor in the security community.
- Business & Risk Acumen – Ability to align security strategy with business objectives, revenue growth, and digital transformation.
NICE TO HAVE
- 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.
WHY AVIATRIX?
As Field CISO, you’ll be Aviatrix’s executive face to CISOs and Boards worldwide. You’ll combine your real-world CISO experience with Aviatrix’s cutting-edge technology to influence the market, drive trust, and shape the future of secure cloud networking.
US Pay Range
The [LOCATION] annual base salary range for this full-time position is $261,956-$308,184 + benefits + 401(k) match + equity and is bonus eligible. The pay range is determined by the role, work location, job-related skills, level, experience and relevant education. The range displayed is applicable only for new hires for the listed position located in the US. Your Talent Advisor can share more details regarding salary ranges, benefits, and equity for your location during the hiring process.
BENEFITS
US: We cover 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, and a flexible vacation policy.
Outside the US: We offer a comprehensive benefits package which, (subject to regional variations) could include pension, private medical for you and dependents, generous holiday allowance, life assurance, long-term disability, annual wellbeing stipend
Your total compensation package will be based on job-related knowledge, education, certifications and location, per our aligned ranges.
About Aviatrix
Aviatrix® is the cloud network security company trusted by more than 500 of the world’s leading enterprises. As cloud infrastructures become more complex and costly, the Aviatrix Cloud Network Security platform gives companies back the power, control, security, and simplicity they need to modernize their cloud strategies. Aviatrix is the only secure networking solution built specifically for the cloud, that ensures companies are ready for AI and what’s next. Combined with the Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Program, the industry’s leading secure multicloud networking certification, Aviatrix unifies cloud, networking, and security teams and unlocks greater potential across any cloud.
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