Executive Field CISO & Enterprise Security Strategist

Cato Networks; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Cato Networks is seeking a senior Field CISO in a strategic advisory capacity. You will partner with Sales, Solutions Engineering, and Product to shape executive security strategy and risk conversations across top accounts.

Extensive travel and deep expertise in modern security architectures are required. This leadership role focuses on translating Cato’s platform value into tangible executive outcomes, including risk reduction, resilience, and simpler security operations across complex, global

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years as a CISO in large private or public companies.
• 20+ years in cybersecurity with executive accountability for enterprise security strategy, risk, architecture, operations, incident response, governance, compliance, and board reporting.
• Proven experience leading security in complex enterprise environments, including global operations and regulated industries.
• Active network of security executives to build access, trust, insight, and business impact.
• Willingness to travel extensively, potentially over 50%.
• Deep understanding of SASE, SSE, SD-WAN, Zero Trust, cloud security, AI security, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted executive advisor to CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, risk leaders, boards, and senior decision makers in strategic accounts.
• Lead peer-level security conversations on business risk, cyber resilience, and regulatory pressure.
• Translate platform value into executive outcomes: risk reduction, resilience, and simplified operations.
• Represent Cato through executive briefings, board discussions, and industry events.
• Build field assets: executive presentations, security narratives, and playbooks.

Skills

CISO leadership

Executive presence

Public speaking

Security strategy

Risk management

Zero Trust

Education

CISSP

CISM

CCISO

MBA

Job description

Cato Networks is seeking a senior Field CISO in a strategic advisory capacity. You will partner with Sales, Solutions Engineering, and Product to shape executive security strategy and risk conversations across top accounts.

Extensive travel and deep expertise in modern security architectures are required. This leadership role focuses on translating Cato’s platform value into tangible executive outcomes, including risk reduction, resilience, and simpler security operations across complex, global