Developer Security Field Marketing Manager

aikidosecurity; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aikido Security in Chicago is seeking a hands-on Field Marketing Manager to drive pipeline and awareness among developers and security leaders. You will own regional events, community programs, and partner-led campaigns to connect with startups and tech teams.

Collaborate with sales, partnerships, and marketing to turn events into content and measurable pipeline, while growing the brand with a no-BS security voice in a fast-growing startup.

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 & Programs: Plan and run field marketing events including meetups, dinners, roundtables, and developer-focused gatherings.
• Manage Aikido’s presence at industry conferences and security events (e.g., Black Hat, RSA, DevOps events).
• Coordinate logistics, speakers, content, and follow-up with the sales team.
• Drive Pipeline Through Events: Work closely with the sales team to create events that generate qualified pipeline.
• Support account-based marketing campaigns in key territories.
• Track event performance and ensure strong follow-up and conversion.
• Build Community in the Developer Ecosystem: Partner with developer communities, startup hubs, and security meetups.
• Identify opportunities to get Aikido in front of developers and security teams.
• Support developer advocates and partners at community events.
• Partner with Sales and Partnerships: Collaborate with Account Executives and partnerships teams to identify target accounts and opportunities.
• Support partner-led events and joint campaigns with ecosystem partners.
• Help create experiences that move prospects through the pipeline.
• Help Grow Aikido’s Brand: Bring Aikido’s “no-BS security” voice to events and community programs.
• Work with the marketing team to turn events into content, social engagement, and brand moments.
• Share feedback from the field to help shape messaging and campaigns.

Skills

Field marketing

Event marketing

Community marketing

B2B SaaS

Cybersecurity products

Job description

Aikido Security in Chicago is seeking a hands-on Field Marketing Manager to drive pipeline and awareness among developers and security leaders. You will own regional events, community programs, and partner-led campaigns to connect with startups and tech teams.

Collaborate with sales, partnerships, and marketing to turn events into content and measurable pipeline, while growing the brand with a no-BS security voice in a fast-growing startup.