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A Field CISO serves as a strategic advisor and customer-facing security leader. The role combines deep cybersecurity expertise with the ability to engage externally—building trust with customers, prospects, regulators, and industry stakeholders—while also informing internal strategy. As we scale, we’re looking for a Field CISO to join our Security team and act as a trusted security advisor to our customers and prospects, supporting our go-to-market (GTM) and Marketing teams in complex enterprise engagements. This role is a leadership role that will be responsible for delivering against corporate objectives and meeting the growth targets for the business. The role will be a public facing persona representing the organization at a regional or global level at conferences, media engagements, analyst conferences and other key industry events. The Field CISO will report to the Chief Information Security Officer and serve as a bridge between Vanta’s internal security expertise and our external stakeholders. This individual will play a pivotal role in customer-facing conversations, helping enterprise prospects understand Vanta’s security posture, roadmap, and philosophy. At the same time, they will contribute strategically to our internal security program, and be part of the leadership team reporting to the CISO. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned security leader who thrives at the intersection of technical depth, customer trust, and business enablement.
Job Responsibility:
Serve as a trusted security thought leader in customer meetings, supporting sales, customer success, and partnerships
Own the security narrative in late-stage cycles
lead C-suite briefings to de-risk decisions and establish trust
Quota-attached executive overlay aligned to RVPs/AEs
own the security workstream to drive late-stage conversion and expansion
Sit on weekly forecast calls
identify/clear security blockers to move deals from “Best Case” to “Commit”
Articulate Vanta’s product vision and roadmap to technical and executive stakeholders
Build mutual close plans with AEs
define security exit criteria for late stages
Lead competitive takeouts
equip field with security battlecards and objection-handling talk tracks to displace incumbents
Provide strategic security insights to help customers evaluate Vanta as their trusted partner
Generate pipeline via security-led exec roundtables, CISO councils, and partner motions
Deliver presentations, webinars, and thought leadership content to establish Vanta’s credibility in the market
Provide feedback from the field to influence Vanta’s product roadmap and priorities
Collaborate with product and engineering to embed customer-relevant security features
Align closely with GTM leadership (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success) to accelerate enterprise growth
Contribute to executive briefings, board-level discussions, and industry events as Vanta’s security evangelist
Mentor internal teams on emerging security trends and customer concerns
Requirements:
10+ years in security leadership (CISO, Deputy CISO, or similar advisory role)
Strong understanding of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, etc.)
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills for executive and technical audiences
Proven ability to translate complex security concepts for business and executive stakeholders
Experience supporting or collaborating with go-to-market teams in customer-facing conversations
Demonstrated success in building customer trust through clear communication, credibility, and thought leadership
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
comfortable presenting to customers, partners, and at industry events
Familiarity with SaaS, cloud-native environments, and AI-driven technologies is highly desirable
Connections to an extensive network of security professionals through a strong reputation built from prior roles
Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact
What we offer:
Offers Equity
medical benefits
401(k) plan
other company perk programs
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans
16 weeks fully-paid Parental Leave for all new parents
Health & wellness stipend
Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend
Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office
Family planning benefits
Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time
11 company-paid holidays
Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events