Developer-First Security Field Marketing Lead

Aikido Security; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Aikido Security in Chicago is seeking a hands-on Field Marketing Manager to grow our presence among developers and security teams. You will own regional events, build relationships in the local tech ecosystem, and turn community engagement into real pipeline.

Work closely with sales, partnerships, and marketing to plan and execute programs that connect Aikido with developers, security leaders, and startup teams, while shaping messaging and brand moments.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in field marketing, event marketing, or community marketing.
• Experience supporting B2B SaaS, developer tools, or cybersecurity products.
• Comfortable running events from concept to execution.
• Strong collaboration with sales teams and pipeline-driven marketing programs.
• Experience managing conferences, meetups, and regional marketing programs.
• Organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Own regional events and programs from concept to execution.
• Plan and run field marketing events and developer-focused gatherings.
• Manage presence at industry conferences (e.g., Black Hat, RSA, DevOps events).
• Coordinate logistics, speakers, content, and follow-up with the sales.
• Drive pipeline by creating events that generate qualified opportunities.
• Build relationships with developer communities and security meetups.
• Collaborate with sales and partnerships to identify target accounts.
• Turn events into content and brand moments.

Skills

Field marketing

Event marketing

Community marketing

B2B SaaS experience

Sales collaboration

Conference management

Job description

Aikido Security in Chicago is seeking a hands-on Field Marketing Manager to grow our presence among developers and security teams. You will own regional events, build relationships in the local tech ecosystem, and turn community engagement into real pipeline.

Work closely with sales, partnerships, and marketing to plan and execute programs that connect Aikido with developers, security leaders, and startup teams, while shaping messaging and brand moments.