Chief Information Officer

F5 Remote Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 220,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Medical/dental coverage

Job summary

NetBrain, a leader in no-code network automation, seeks a Chief Information Officer to guide global IT, define enterprise technology strategy, and modernize internal systems. You will own security, data governance, and cross-functional partnerships, building a high-performing IT organization across a distributed workforce.

The role reports to the CEO and sits on the ELT, requiring hands-on leadership and strategic vision to align technology with business goals and growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience including 5+ years in a senior role leading enterprise IT at a software/tech company.
• Proven track record setting enterprise technology strategy and delivering large-scale transformation.
• Deep experience with information security, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise platforms.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and deploying AI and automation tools in an enterprise setting.
• Strong financial acumen with budget ownership, vendor management, and contract negotiation.
• Excellent communication skills to influence executives and explain complex topics to non-technical audiences.
• Experience leading distributed, global teams.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multi-year enterprise technology strategy aligned to company goals and growth plans.
• Lead the IT organization, including enterprise applications, infrastructure, end-user support, and IT operations; hire, develop, and retain top talent.
• Own information security and compliance strategy, partnering with Legal and Security to manage risk and support audits and certifications.
• Oversee the enterprise application landscape, ensuring integration, reliability, and strong user experience.
• Partner with the CFO and General Counsel on technology budgeting, vendor selection, procurement, and contract negotiation to optimize spend and manage third-party risk.
• Establish data governance, analytics, and reporting capabilities for trusted, timely insights.
• Ensure business continuity, disaster recovery, and resilient infrastructure across a globally distributed workforce.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the ELT and Board on technology risk, investment, and opportunity.
• Lead major cross-functional initiatives, including system implementations, migrations, and process transformation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy development

Security & compliance

Enterprise platforms

AI & automation

Financial acumen

Executive communication

Global team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Details

• Company: NetBrain
• Position: Chief Information Officer
• Location: United States | Remote

Founded in 2004, NetBrain is the leader in no-code network automation. Its ground-breaking Next-Gen platform provides IT operations teams with the ability to scale their hybrid multi-cloud connected networks by automating the processes associated with Diagnostic Troubleshooting, Outage Prevention and Protected Change Management. Today, over 2,500 of the world’s largest enterprises and managed services providers leverage NetBrain’s platform.

What We Need

NetBrain is looking for a Chief Information Officer to lead our global IT organization. Reporting to the CEO and serving as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CIO will set the vision for enterprise systems, information security, data, and will translate business priorities into scalable, secure, and cost-effective technology capabilities. We need a strategic, hands-on leader who can modernize our internal technology stack, partner closely with every function, and build a high-performing IT team.

What You'll Do

• Define and execute a multi-year enterprise technology strategy aligned to company goals and growth plans
• Lead the IT organization, including enterprise applications, infrastructure, end-user support, and IT operations; hire, develop, and retain top talent
• Own information security and compliance strategy, partnering with Legal and Security to manage risk, support audits and certifications, and protect company and customer data
• Oversee the enterprise application landscape, ensuring integration, reliability, and strong user experience
• Partner with the CFO and General Counsel on technology budgeting, vendor selection, procurement, and contract negotiation to optimize spend and manage third-party risk
• Establish data governance, analytics, and reporting capabilities that give leaders trusted, timely insight
• Ensure business continuity, disaster recovery, and resilient infrastructure across a globally distributed workforce
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the ELT and Board on technology risk, investment, and opportunity
• Lead major cross-functional initiatives, including system implementations, migrations, and process transformation

What You Bring

• 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including 5+ years in a senior role leading enterprise IT at a software or technology company
• Proven track record setting enterprise technology strategy and delivering large-scale transformation programs
• Deep experience with information security, risk management, and compliance frameworks
• Hands-on experience with enterprise platforms
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and deploying AI and automation tools in an enterprise setting
• Strong financial acumen, including budget ownership, vendor management, and contract negotiation
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence executives and explain complex topics to non-technical audiences
• Experience leading distributed, global teams
• Bachelor's degree a related field

What We Offer

Our comprehensive compensation package is vital in how we recognize our people for the impact they make on us reaching our goals as a company.

For this role, the estimated base is $XXXXX - $XXXXX + Bonus. The actual salary may vary based on a range of factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process.

The range listed above is a guideline and may be modified. People Experience offers a comprehensive benefits package in addition to cash compensation that includes but is not limited to 401k and medical/dental coverage.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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