Global Field CISO, DACH

Check-Point-Software-Technologies-2; München; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Check Point Software Technologies seeks an experienced Field CISO to guide top enterprise customers in the DACH region and Central Europe. You will lead executive cybersecurity discussions with CISOs, CIOs, boards, and leaders, translating AI-driven threats into actionable guidance while aligning security with business goals.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in cybersecurity leadership, strong executive presence, and proven ability to mentor teams and influence stakeholders across sales,

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in cybersecurity with leadership or advisory roles.
• Experience as CISO/Deputy CISO or security executive preferred.
• Experience with global enterprises and regulated industries.
• Public speaking and media experience; executive relationships.

Aufgaben

• Serve as trusted cybersecurity advisor for enterprise customers in DACH and Central Europe.
• Lead executive cybersecurity discussions with CISOs, CIOs, boards, regulators, and business leaders.
• Translate emerging threats, geopolitical risks, AI-driven threats, and industry trends into actionable business guidance.
• Support strategic sales engagements by aligning cybersecurity strategy with customer business objectives.
• Deliver thought leadership through keynotes, executive briefings, industry events, webinars, and media engagements
• Collaborate with sales, product, threat intelligence, marketing, and executive leadership teams.
• Help shape cybersecurity messaging, customer strategy, and executive engagement programs.
• Build long-term trusted relationships with senior security leaders and industry influencers.
• Provide feedback from the field to product and leadership teams regarding customer priorities and market trends.
• Mentor internal teams and contribute to the evolution of the global Field CISO program.
• Work with product managers, business, and other teams at Check Point.
• Traveling often to customer events, and executive engagement on end user customer locations.

Kenntnisse

Executive presence

Public speaking

Strategic advisory

Cybersecurity leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring teams

Threat intelligence

Ausbildung

CISSP/CISM/CCISO certifications (beneficial)

Jobbeschreibung

• Career site Category: Security & Risk Management

Company Description

Why Join Us

At Check Point, what you do matters. Every day, we protect over 100,000 organizations worldwide from increasingly sophisticated cyber and AI-driven threats, securing their AI transformation.

Our prevention-first approach safeguards hybrid networks, cloud environments, digital workspaces, and AI systems, stopping attacks before they happen.

This is where innovation meets real-world impact. You’ll help customers across industries operate with confidence in a rapidly changing digital world, working alongside smart, curious people who take ownership, challenge assumptions, and solve complex problems.

We’re proud to be recognized by TIME, Newsweek, and Forbes for excellence and workplace culture.

What really sets Check Point apart is the opportunity to grow, contribute, and help companies navigate their AI transformation securely.

If you’re excited to work at the forefront of AI-driven security on a global scale, this is the place to do it.

We are looking for a CISO to join our Global Field CISO organization with a highly experienced and strategic cybersecurity leader to join our global Field CISO organization, supporting customers and partners across the DACH in Central Europe. This role acts as a trusted advisor to CISOs, CIOs, boards, and executive leadership teams, helping organizations strengthen cyber resilience, modernize security operations, and align security strategy with business priorities.

The ideal candidate combines deep cybersecurity expertise with executive presence, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence both customers and internal stakeholders.

Prior Check Point knowledge and experience is an advantage.

Job Description

• Serve as a trusted cybersecurity advisor for enterprise and strategic customers across the DACH and Central Europe.
• Lead executive-level cybersecurity discussions with CISOs, CIOs, boards, regulators, and business leaders.
• Translate emerging threats, geopolitical risks, AI-driven threats, and industry trends into actionable business guidance.
• Support strategic sales engagements by aligning cybersecurity strategy with customer business objectives.
• Deliver thought leadership through keynotes, executive briefings, industry events, webinars, and media engagements
• Collaborate with sales, product, threat intelligence, marketing, and executive leadership teams.
• Help shape cybersecurity messaging, customer strategy, and executive engagement programs.
• Build long-term trusted relationships with senior security leaders and industry influencers.
• Provide feedback from the field to product and leadership teams regarding customer priorities and market trends.
• Mentor internal teams and contribute to the evolution of the global Field CISO program.
• Work with product managers, business, and other teams at Check Point.
• Traveling often to customer events, and executive engagement on end user customer locations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cybersecurity, including leadership or advisory roles.
• Previous experience as a CISO, Deputy CISO, Field CISO, security executive, or senior security architect preferred.
• Experience working with global enterprises and regulated industries.
• Public speaking and media experience.
• Existing executive relationships within the cybersecurity community.
• Familiarity with current threat landscape and AI-driven cyber risks.
• Relevant industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCISO, etc.) are beneficial but not mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of the European and German specifics market landscape.
• Prior experience in Financial Services seen as an advantage.
• A problem solver, capable of finding creative solutions and getting things done.

It would be great if you also have:

• Have strong background in verticals in addition to Financial Services, like Public Sector, telco, Utilities, Manufacturing or others.
• Team player spirit!
• Believe in learning new things every day.
• German speaking is a must.
• Preferred location in DACH area, not far from business hubs.