Field CTO, EMEA

Proofpoint; Paris; Hybride; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global cybersecurity leader in Paris is seeking an experienced Field CTO. This role involves leading strategic engagements with enterprise-level CIO/CISOs, advocating for cybersecurity transformation using the company’s platform. Candidates should possess extensive expertise in cybersecurity, strong leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills, along with a degree in IT or cybersecurity. The position allows for up to 50% travel across EMEA and offers a competitive compensation package.

Prestations

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Learning & Development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Annual wellness days

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a cybersecurity role as part of a multinational customer or SI.
• Minimum 10 years broad IT experience, including vendor or MSSP.
• Relevant IT and Security certifications are beneficial.

Responsabilités

• Lead strategic engagements and briefings with CIO/CISO level individuals.
• Build trusted relationships with CxO’s advocating cybersecurity transformation.
• Stay updated on the latest threat landscape and provide insights.

Connaissances

Cybersecurity expertise

Sales and relationship management

Leadership and mentoring

Excellent communication skills

Technical knowledge in threat protection

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT or cybersecurity

Outils

TOGAF

CISSP

Description du poste

About Us

We are the leader in human‑centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We’re driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

How We Work

At Proofpoint, you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best‑in‑class outcomes, Visionary in future‑focused problem‑solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.

Field CTO, EMEA

The Role

Proofpoint is seeking an experienced and dynamic Field CTO who will lead strategic engagements and briefings with CIO/CISO level individuals of the large enterprise organizations in EMEA. You are a recognized IT and security practitioner leveraging your extensive knowledge and experience to advise customers on how they can combine existing technology, people and processes with Proofpoint’s Human‑Centric platform to accomplish their cyber security and business goals. This individual will be a major contributor to our aggressive growth plans in EMEA, and should ideally be located in Paris, France, or in close proximity.

Your day‑to‑day

• As a senior member of the EMEA Proofpoint sales team, engage and build trusted relationships with CxO’s, advocating a strategic agenda centered around cybersecurity transformation leveraging Proofpoint’s platform to enable business outcomes.
• Lead and facilitate executive briefings and workshops in the EMEA Proofpoint Innovation Center (PIC) in Paris and speaking at leading IT and security events across EMEA.
• Technical lead of our large and most complex platform and solution opportunities across EMEA.
• Provide valuable customer insight and real‑world experiences to the CTO office, Product Management and Marketing teams to keep our platform the best in the industry, and align on future vision and market trends to take to the EMEA market.
• Stay at the cutting edge of the threat landscape – understanding the latest Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP’s) of major threat actors, and how they impact our customers and prospects.
• Develop and mentor selected EMEA SE’s and leaders who show an aptitude for Enterprise Solution Architecture.

What you bring to the team

• Minimum 5 years as a practitioner of a cyber security program as part of a multinational customer, SI or MSSP, or supporting as an Enterprise Architect.
• Minimum 10 years of broad IT experience, preferably including some vendor, SI or MSSP experience.
• An evangelist with genuine passion and enthusiasm for cyber security, with a mature lens on how it can deliver business impact and outcomes.
• You employ strong consultation and facilitation skills to collaborate with people and help them to address their problems and challenges.
• A persuasive leader with strong executive presence, commercial acumen, presentation and communication skills.
• A regular speaker at industry events with audiences >100 people, and preferably media trained.
• A strong background in a broad range of cybersecurity & risk areas incorporating technology (threat protection, data protection, cloud security, identity management, SecOps and/or insider threat management), people and process.
• Relevant IT and Security certifications such as TOGAF, SABSA, CISSP, etc. would be considered beneficial.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in IT and/or cybersecurity.
• A fluent English speaker, with fluency in French, German, Arabic or other European languages seen as highly beneficial.
• The ability to travel up to 50% across EMEA.

Why Proofpoint?

At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Learning & Development: we are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.
• Flexible work environment: remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.
• Annual wellness and community outreach days
• Always on recognition for your contributions
• Global collaboration and networking opportunities

Our Culture

Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success – every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail]. How to Apply? Interested? Submit your application here https://www.proofpoint.com/us/company/careers. We can’t wait to hear from you!